Cecil Aronowitz and Lionel Tertis International Viola Competitions - Celebrity Recital by Robin Ireland and Nobuko Imai
Enchanting. Classic. Be uplifted.
Who’s on stage
Celebrated viola players Robin Ireland and Nobuko Imai are joined by competitors from both the Cecil Aronowitz and Lionel Tertis International Viola Competitions of an evening of soulful music for viola.
What they’re playing
Johann Sebastian Bach is the star of the show, along with Robin Ireland who composed and arranged the music you’re about to hear.
Need to know
Pricing: £20 (plus handling fee)
Timing: 1 hour, no interval
Age: under 14s must be accompanied by an adult
What you'll hear
Johann Sebastian Bach Suite no.6 BWV 1012
Robin Ireland “Ode to a Caged Bird”
Johann Sebastian Bach arranged by Robin Ireland
– Chaconne from Partita No.2 in D minor
– Adagio and Fugue from the Sonata No.3 in C major
– Prelude from Suite No.5 (originally for cello)
– Fugue from Sonata No.1 in G minor
Who's playing it
Robin Ireland
Nobuko Imai
Competitors from the Lionel Tertis and Cecil Aronowitz competitions
Take a listen
Nobuko Imai is one of the world’s greatest violists, and still going strong at 80! Here’s an exquisite performance of a Schumann fantasy that really highlights her elegant, timeless style.
