YMP - Piotr Anderszewski

The Polish pianist contrasts Johannes Brahms's melancholic Intermezzi with Béla Bartók's daring Bagatelles.
This event is available to Young Musician’s Pass members. Booking opens at 12noon on 19 May and closes 5pm on 30 June. Tickets are likely to sell fast so don't wait.

The Polish pianist Piotr Anderszewski is known for his intimate and subtle playing style. It is beautifully suited to this programme of small-but-perfectly-formed works.

Towards the end of his life, Johannes Brahms had a remarkable burst of creativity, much of it directed towards the piano. Written between 1892 and 1893, his graceful Intermezzi demonstrate stylistic freedom. Some resemble lullabies, others are darker and more troubled; each is expressive of a very personal world.

Béla Bartók explored new musical territory with his 14 Bagatelles, composed in 1908. After finding inspiration in the folk music of Hungary and Transylvania, he began to break away from European convention, fusing traditional music with a highly individual, progressive style. Though tiny, these Bagatelles pack a punch and demonstrate an astonishing range of moods.


What to expect at The Queen's Hall

These focused morning concerts are the perfect way to start your Festival day. Tune out the outside world for a deep listening experience.

At The Queen’s Hall you can expect a very quiet concert environment, make sure your phone is off!


Part of our Focus on Poland series featuring seven concerts celebrating Polish culture.

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Anderszewski treated each intermezzo as if it was a jewel, with not a note out of place, nor a chord not perfectly balanced.

The Guardian

Focus on Poland Partners

Programme

A keepsake freesheet is available at the venue for this performance.

Full programme

Brahms

Selections from Fantasies, Op.116
Three Intermezzi, Op.117
Six Pieces, Op.118
Four Pieces, Op.119

Bartók 14 Bagatelles, Op.6

Performers

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  • Piotr Anderszewski
    Piano