Horsham Music Circle welcomes pianist Amiri Harewood, appearing as part of the Countess of Munster Musical Trust Recital Scheme, on Saturday, March 21 at 7pm.

Spokesman Luca Imperiale said: “With a growing reputation for his poised technique, expressive conviction and stylistic versatility, Harewood brings to the Causeway Barn a programme that journeys from Russian intensity to Spanish charm, American modernism and Baroque brilliance.

“The recital opens with a sequence of Shostakovich’s Preludes and Fugues from Op. 87 — works of crystalline clarity and probing emotional depth. No. 1 in C major sets a tone of structural elegance and controlled radiance while the B minor and A major pairs reveal Shostakovich’s gift for intimate contrast and taut linear writing. Interwoven with these are two of Rachmaninoff’s most compelling Preludes, Op. 32 No. 11 in B major and Op. 23 No. 5 in G minor, bringing waves of romantic colour, soaring melody and virtuoso power. The first half closes with Granados’s Valses Poéticos, a suite of graceful miniatures full of rhythmic charm, Iberian warmth and poetic nuance.

“After the interval, Harewood brings his interpretive insight to George Walker’s Piano Sonata No. 5, a concentrated and energised work marked by rhythmic vitality and expressive clarity. The evening concludes with one of Bach’s greatest keyboard achievements: Partita No. 4 in D major, BWV 828. A masterful sequence of dances ranging from noble Overture to glittering Gigue, it offers a showcase of invention and exuberant musicality. An evening of captivating contrasts performed by a compelling young virtuoso.

“Looking ahead to the concert on Friday, April 17, Sheku Kanneh-Mason’s ongoing recovery from his finger injury is taking longer than he had anticipated and with huge regret, he must withdraw from all his concerts over the next few months. He is extremely disappointed, as we are, to be unable to play at Horsham as planned. We are so sorry that he will not be part of the concert but we are indebted to the family and delighted that they have devised a new programme for us. The Kanneh-Mason’s concert on April 17 at St Mary’s Church 7pm is going ahead with Isata appearing as solo pianist together with her violinist brother Braimah and his accompanist Jâms Coleman. These three world class musicians offer a splendid programme. We will hear sonatas for violin and piano by Mozart and Grieg, and for solo piano Beethoven’s Waldstein Sonata and Ravel’s Gaspard de la nuit. A truly unmissable evening. See website for more details: www.horsham-music-circle.org.uk.”

Tickets for both concerts from 01403 252602 or [email protected]

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