Piano Greats - Boris Giltburg plays Chopin and Rachmaninov
Rhythmic. Monumental. A breathtaking display.
Who’s on stage
Boris Giltburg, making his Glasshouse debut. We’re lucky enough to see him twice this season – he’ll be back with The Hallé in April.
What they’re playing
Rachmaninov’s Preludes focus on rhythm and pattern, at times sounding terse and ominous, while his astounding Second Sonata has a dark emotional intensity running throughout. .
Need to know
Price: £22 – £27
Discounts: save if you’re under 17, aged 18 – 30, a group of 10 or more people. Check the details.
Running time: 2 hours, including a 20 minute interval.
Age: under 14s must be accompanied by an adult.
What you'll hear
Frédéric Chopin Sonata No. 2 (25’)
Frédéric Chopin Ballade No. 4 (12’)
Frédéric Chopin Scherzo No. 4 (11’)
Sergei Rachmaninov Prelude in E major Op. 32, No. 3 (3’)
Sergei Rachmaninov Prelude in G major Op.32, No. 5 (3’)
Sergei Rachmaninov Prelude in G minor Op. 23, No. 5 (4’)
Sergei Rachmaninov Prelude in B minor Op. 32, No. 10 (6’)
Sergei Rachmaninov Prelude in G-sharp minor Op. 32, No. 12 (3’)
Sergei Rachmaninov Prelude in C minor Op. 23, No. 7 (3’)
Sergei Rachmaninov Sonata No. 2 (1931) (20’)
Who's playing it
Boris Giltburg piano
