Rolf Hind an acclaimed pianist-composer, considers impermanence and transcendence in his own work Thus Have I Heard, which recalls the opening lines of Buddhist scriptural texts, reflecting the aural tradition of the Buddha’s teachings.

The programme also includes Sir Peter Maxwell's first Piano Sonata alongside thekeenly awaited UK première of Ten Studies (1984–98) by Danishcomposer Hans Abrahamsen, who refers to his creation as‘studies of the piano’s character or soul. A soul that has beencreated by all the music… written for the instrument, from itschildhood until today.’