NEWS: Theatr Clwyd announces 2019/2020 Classical concert season.

                                             photo shows Stephen Kovacvich

Theatr Clwyd announces new 2019/20 Classical Season

8 Classical Concerts, 24 Internationally Renowned Musicians, 18 Classical Masterpieces.

With a diverse range of internationally acclaimed musicians, highlights of Theatr Clwyd’s  2019/20 Classical Season include one of the most revered musicians of his generation and one of the pianists of our time Stephen Kovacevich, BBC Young Musician of the Year and saxophone sensation Jess Gilliam and Gramophone Young Artist of the Year and Classical Brit winner Benjamin Grosvenor.

Artistic Director, Tamara Harvey said “We are so excited by the quality and range of classical concerts gracing our stages at Theatr Clwyd, and proud to be showcasing over 24 internationally renowned musicians in the coming year. As part of our continued efforts to make the arts accessible to all, we are offering £10 concert tickets this season for those aged 26 or under. We look forward to welcoming new audiences and welcoming back our loyal supporters to this wonderful range of concerts.”

The 2019/20 Classical Season

Stephen Kovacevich - Piano

Sun 8 September 7.30pm

American-born pianist Stephen Kovacevich is one of the most revered musicians of his generation and one of the great pianists of our time. He plays monumental works by Beethoven, Bach and Schubert’s last great sonata.

Bach: Prelude and Fugue No.4 BWV 849

Beethoven: Piano Sonata No.30 in E major Op. 109

Schubert: Piano Sonata No.21 in B flat D.960

Benjamin Mellefont – Clarinet

Ariana Kashefi – Cello

Jâms Coleman – Piano

Sun 20 October 7.30pm

Anglesey’s brilliant pianist Jâms Coleman joins Ariana Kashefi, a prize winner at the International Rubinstein Competition in Berlin and ex-Principal Clarinetist at the Liverpool Philharmonic Benjamin Mellefont to perform beautiful clarinet sonatas and trios.

Brahms: Trio for Clarinet, Cello & Piano Op.114

Beethoven: Sonata for Cello & Piano Op.5 No.2  

Alina Ibragimova – Violin

Cédric Tiberghien – Piano

Sun 10 November 7.30pm

Russian-born violin virtuoso Ibragimova is one of the most accomplished and intriguing violinists of her generation. Following her debuts with the Toronto Symphony and Stockholm Philharmonic, her programme includes great Mozart sonatas and favorites from Mendelssohn.

Mozart: Sonata for Violin & Piano in E flat major K.481

Mendelssohn: Sonata for Violin & Piano in F minor Op.4

Consone Quartet

Agata Daraskaite - Violin

Magdalena Loth-Hill - Violin

Elitsa Bogdanova - Viola

George Ross - Cello

Sun 1 December 7.30pm

Winners of the ROSL Ensemble Prize and double winners at the York Early Music Competition the quartet recently made its debut at London’s Wigmore Hall.

Schubert: String Quartet in C major D32

Mozart: String Quartet in E flat major K.428

Benjamin Grosvenor – Piano

Sun 23 February 2020 7.30pm

A Gramophone Young Artist of the Year and Classical Brit winner, Grosvenor is a former BBC Young Musician of the Year, now internationally recognised for his electrifying performances, distinctive sound and insightful interpretations.

Beethoven: Piano Sonata No.4 Op.7

Liszt: Ballade No.2

Liszt: Valses oubliées Nos 1 & 2

Jess Gilliam – Saxophone

Zeynep Ozsuca – Piano

Sun 15 March 2020 7.30pm

Saxophone sensation Jess Gillam was a finalist in the BBC Young Musician of the Year and has featured at the Last Night of the Proms in 2018. She is a regular performer and presenter on BBC Radio.
Britten: Temporal Variations

Poulenc: Sonata FP184

Linos Piano Trio

Sun 26 April 2020 7.30pm

Prach Boondiskulchok – Piano

Konrad Elias-Trostmann – Violin

Vladimir Waltham – Cello

First Prize and Audience Prize winners at the Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition in 2015, this is one of Europe’s most creative and dynamic trios.

Beethoven: Piano Trio in B flat Op.97 “Archduke”

Mozart: Piano Trio in C Major K.548

Carducci String Quartet & Navarra String Quartet

Sun 14 June 2020 7.30pm

A rare opportunity to hear internationally renowned quartets join forces to perform Mendelssohn’s sublime masterwork, the Octet. The Carducci is one of the world’s major quartets. The Navarra has a reputation as one of the most dynamic and poetic string quartets.

Mendelssohn: Octet in E flat major Op.20

Beethoven: String Quartet in F major Op.95

Tickets priced from £10 are available from the Theatre Clwyd Box Office on 01352 344101 or from www.theatrclwyd.com. Ask Box Office for more information about our Classical Season subscription packages. Buy 8 concerts and save 25% on your booking.