Monthly Archives: June 2011

Next recital – Down Among the Dead Men in Hythe

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Christine Stevenson

Well, almost. I hasten to add that I am giving a recital upstairs in the church of St Leonard, Hythe, Kent, on Monday 4 July at 7.30pm, and not in its famous crypt which is packed from floor to ceiling with skulls, neatly arranged like tins … Continue reading →

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Play me, I’m yours – coming to a piano near you

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Christine Stevenson

There’s nothing like a bit of early morning piano practice to set you up for the day. Not got a piano? Objections from the family and neighbours? Not a problem. In London, from 27 June until 17 July, wander down … Continue reading →

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Aimard plays Ligeti at Snape

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Christine Stevenson

‘Bayreuth without the poison.’ Sir Simon Rattle’s description of the Aldeburgh Festival is very apt, especially for events in Snape Maltings. Both summer festivals were founded by composers, and their own music is featured. Both locations are a little out-of-the-way. … Continue reading →

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Today’s the day

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Christine Stevenson

Good morning all, from the UK. I am delighted to announce that my recording of Liszt is released today: Années de Pèlerinage II: Italie, plus Au lac de Wallenstadt and Au bord d’une source from the Suisse Année, and Les jeux d’eaux à la … Continue reading →

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From Darkness to Light

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Christine Stevenson

The Sursum Corda , the final, uplifting piece of Liszt’s Troisième Année, is well placed; it is preceeded by two works which show Liszt’s Hungarian blood and which are both about death. Sunt lacrimae rerum – En mode hongrois, like Funérailles, was a response to … Continue reading →

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All Roads Lead to Rome – via Budapest and Weimar

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Christine Stevenson

It is unlike either of its predecessors. No geographic subtitle, such as Suisse or Italie; no easily discernible thread linking all of its movements. It even looks different: simpler, more white space on the staves, some titles and quotations in Latin. It sounds … Continue reading →

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