Llŷr Williams: Britten

By Philip May, 25 November 2013

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Reviewed at National Museum Cardiff: Reardon Smith Theatre, Cardiff on 22 November 2013

Haydn, Piano Sonata in C major, Hob XVI:50

Bridge, Sonata for Solo Piano, H.160

Britten, Holiday Diary, Op.5

Britten, Night Piece for solo piano

Schubert, Fantasia in C major "Wanderer Fantasy", D.760

Llŷr Williams, Piano

“Welsh national hero” Llŷr Williams dazzles in Rachmaninov and Liszt

Phil Parker, 21st October

An almost perfect evening of keyboard works in which God and the Devil share the best tunes, in portraits of heroism, love, faith and devilish seduction.

****1

Pianist Llŷr Williams offers lyrical and profound Beethoven

Linda Holt, 12th February

The Welsh pianist Llŷr Williams, in sync with an appreciative audience, offers Beethoven both lyrical and profound.

*****

The sacred and the secular at Cadogan Hall

Alexander Hall, 24th October

A Haydn choral sandwich and meaty Mozart filling served up by the RPO, the pianist Llŷr Williams, City of London Choir and Hilary Davan Wetton.

***11

Llŷr Williams continues thought-provoking Beethoven cycle

Mark Thomas, 19th April

Freshness and intensity were brought to Beethoven's later piano sonatas, including a convincing Hammerklavier, together with a welcome performance of his last work for solo piano.

****1

Timeless Beethoven from Llŷr Williams in Edinburgh

Alan Coady, 15th January

Three concertos and a symphony; three soloists and an ever-expanding chamber orchestra; the SCO in Stravinsky, Mozart and Beethoven.

****1

SCO and Llŷr Williams: a programme of concertos

Alan Coady, 6th November

Llŷr Williams, Alexander Janiczek and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra in a triple concerto evening.

****1

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Philip May

A twice graduate of the RWCMD (BMus & MMus), Philip developed a strong interest in both early and 20th century music, particularly the works of the Second Viennese School and the late William Alwyn. A pianist and ensemble musician, Philip plays with the TripTych Trio and has a particular interest in orchestral and chamber music.

Llŷr Williams plays Britten and more at Gregynog Festival