Steven Osborne has described Alfred Brendel’s recordings as ‘one of the formative influences of my childhood’. In this tribute to the great pianist, Osborne – acclaimed for his ‘musical intelligence and reflective grace’ (The Herald) – pairs late works by Brendel’s beloved Franz Schubert with short contemporary compositions.  

Schubert’s Piano Sonata in C minor, D958, is among several masterpieces written in the final months of his life. This highly dramatic piece closes with a wild, dance-like finale. Osborne also performs Schubert’s luminous Four Impromptus, songs from Schubert’s final collection, Schwanengesang (Swan Song), and an unfinished Allegretto that Osborne has himself completed.

Bookending these expansive works are James MacMillan’s playful Lumen Christi, inspired by an Easter chant, and Judith Weir’s affectionate tribute to her composer friend Steven Stucky, Chorale, for Steve.   

This concert will be recorded for broadcast by our partners BBC Radio 3. Find out more.

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What to expect at The Queen's Hall

Tune out the outside world and let morning recitals encircle you in rich concentration. This is the atmosphere where world-class chamber music thrives. 

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Part of our tribute to the late, great pianist Alfred Brendel.

Supported by an anonymous donor