Piano Greats: Nicholas McCarthy
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Morning. Night. And everything in-between
Who’s on stage
We’re joined this afternoon by a very special guest in the Piano Greats series, Nicholas McCarthy, the world’s only one-handed concert pianist.
What they’re playing
A satisfying and atmospheric programme with something for almost every taste, from the delicacy and precision of Bach to the unashamed richness of Richard Wagner.
Need to know
Price: £25.50 – £30.50
Discounts: save if you’re under 17, aged 18 – 30, a group of 10 or more people. Check the details.
Multi-buy offer: book three or more of the Piano Greats series and save 10%.
Running time: 2 hours including a 20 minute interval.
Age: under 14s must be accompanied by an adult.
What you'll hear
Alexander Scriabin Prelude and Nocturne for left hand
Richard Wagner arr. Liszt and Wittgenstein Isolde’s Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde
Richard Strauss arr. Mann Morgen!
Carl Reinecke Sonata in C minor
Julie Cooper Galilean Moons (commissioned by Nicholas McCarthy)
Franz Schubert arr. Liszt and Zichy Erlkönig
Johann Sebastian Bach arr. Brahms Chaconne from Partita No. 2 in D minor
Béla Bartók Study for the left hand
Who's playing
Nicholas McCarthy piano
What's happening in the music?
The powerful and deeply romantic climax of Wagner’s opera, Tristan and Isolde features in the first half of this concert, which starts with the noble and atmospheric Prelude and Nocturne for the left hand by Scriabin. Julie Cooper’s evocative piano soundscape, Galilean Moons, contrasts with the precise brilliance of Bach in the second half.
Tickets
Sunday 12 April 2026
£25.50 - £30.50