Artists
- Gabriela Monteropiano
- Date
- Mon 13 Nov 2017, 1.00pm
- Duration
- This concert will be approximately 1 hour in duration, without an interval
- Availability
Programme
- Robert Schumann1810-1856
- Kinderszenen Op. 15
- Dmitry Shostakovich1906-1975
- Piano Sonata No. 2 in B minor Op. 61
- Gabriela Monterob. 1970
- Improvisations
Overview
Gabriela Montero’s ability toimprovise complex pieces inthe moment enhances herinterpretations of existingcompositions.
The Venezuelanpianist displays spontaneity andfreedom of expression as partof a lunchtime programmethat also includes Schumann’s‘Childhood Scenes’ and thesearing intensity of Shostakovich’sSecond Piano Sonata.
BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert