Artists
- Boris Giltburgpiano
- Date
- Mon 05 Dec 2016, 1.00pm
- Duration
- This concert will be approximately 1 hour in duration, without an interval
- Availability
Programme
- Johann Sebastian Bach1685-1750
- Toccata and Fugue in D minor BWV565(arranged by Ferruccio Busoni)
- Robert Schumann1810-1856
- Papillons Op. 2
- Johannes Brahms1833-1897
- Piano Sonata No. 1 in C Op. 1
Encore
- Johannes Brahms1833-1897
- 6 Klavierstücke Op. 118:
- Intermezzo in A No. 2
Overview
With his vital blend of jaw-dropping virtuosity andmusical gravitas, Boris Giltburg has emerged asone of the most poetic and insightful artists of hisgeneration.
The Israeli pianist’s latest WigmoreHall recital opens with Busoni’s richly imaginedtranscription of one of the most familiar of allBaroque compositions, and includes Brahms’ssymphonic First Piano Sonata.
BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert