Piano Greats - Imogen Cooper plays Beethoven’s Eroica Variations
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Grace. Power. A musical roller-coaster.
Who’s on stage
A very special guest: Pianist Imogen Cooper. A brilliant pianist, but don’t just take our word for it – here’s a selection of you tubers comments on her and her music-making: “achingly beautiful”, “Always a pleasure to hear”, “Such musicianship and sensitivity”. A rare chance to hear her in a solo concert.
What they’re playing
The big name here is of course Ludwig van Beethoven, with Imogen playing the ‘Eroica Variations’; you may recognise the tune from Beethoven’s Eroica (Heroic) Symphony, and his Sonata in A flat which manages to be graceful and powerful at the same time.
Need to know
Price: £20-£25
Running time: 1 hour 50 minutes, including a 20 minute interval.
Discounts: Save if you’re local, unemployed, a first timer.
Age: Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult.
Concert programmes: find out more about the music in our free concert programme. Download now.
What you'll hear
Béla Bartók 14 Bagatelles
Franz Liszt Bagatelle sans tonalité
Ludwig van Beethoven Eroica Variations
J.S. Bach / Wilhelm Kempff 2 Chorales
John Dowland In Darknesse Let Me Dwell
Thomas Adès Darknesse Visible
Beethoven Sonata in A flat major
Who's playing it
Imogen Cooper piano
What’s going on in the music
Away from the Beethoven, this concert is like a musical roller-coaster, a dizzying journey that flits between musical eras and styles, with your trip including Bartók’s folk music-infused Bagatelles and modern composer Thomas Adès intriguing ‘remix’ of spine-tingling music by Renaissance composer (think ruffs, pearls and Queen Elizabeth the First) John Dowland.
Take a listen
See Imogen Cooper playing alongside with Dinis and Royal Northern Sinfonia the last time she visited us here at the Glasshouse.
Dine just steps from the stage
Book a table in our Brasserie and enjoy a fresh Northern twist on classic British dishes. Sip exclusive drinks all night long and even save dessert for the interval.
