Parbold Douglas Music Lancashire - concert
Nov 11, 2023 at 19:45
Parbold Douglas Music Lancashire
Saturday 11th November 2023, 7.45pm
Hyeyoon Park, violin and Benjamin Grosvenor, piano
‘A world class duo’ Sueddeutsche Zeitung
Mozart - Sonata K376
Takemitsu - Distance de fee
Debussy - Sonata
Vaughan Williams - Lark Ascending
Grieg - Violin Sonata No. 3
A rare opportunity to hear two great musicians in Parbold. Violinist Hyeyoon Park has achieved international acclaim, performing in recital and with many of the world’s leading orchestras. Neue Westfälische described her violin skills as ‘extraordinary; they are almost perfect. Her technique and control are breathtaking’.
Regarded as one of the most important pianists to emerge in several decades, pianist Benjamin Grosvenor has been hailed by The Independent as ‘one in a million … several million’. Internationally recognised for his sonorous lyricism and understated brilliance at the keyboard, Gramophone recently acknowledged him as one of the top 50 pianists ever on record.
As a duo, Hyeyoon and Benjamin have forged a close musical partnership founded on deep understanding, integrity, technical mastery and electrifying interpretations. Together they have performed across the globe, and famously played at London’s Wigmore Hall in lockdown to an empty hall, live streamed around the world to rapturous acclaim. The Guardian wrote: ‘No empty hall could sound more still ... it was practically flawless’.
Their programme this evening features works by Mozart, Grieg, Takemitsu and Debussy, as well as Vaughan Williams’ The Lark Ascending in its original version for violin and piano. This immensely evocative piece of music is hugely popular, particularly among Classic FM listeners who have voted it the nation’s favourite piece of classical music no less than a record 12 times.
Tickets for each concert are priced from £22 to £25 and just £5 for young people and students (a price which has remained constant for over 15 years). Free car parking is also available. Tickets can be booked by visiting the website www.parbolddouglasmusic.org, emailing tickets@parbolddouglasmusic.org or phoning 01257 498452.
For further information please contact info@parbolddouglasmusic.org/ 01257 463646.