Powell London Concerts

[jpowell]

1 November: Cutting Edge Series, The Warehouse, Theed St, London SE1

7pm Jonathan Powell, piano
Charles Ives: The Celestial Railroad
Morgan Hayes: Strides 2 (WP of complete version)
Jonathan Powell: Sonata VI WP
John White: Sonata no.154 WP
Alexander Scriabin: Sonata no.9
Andrew Toovey: Out Jumps Jack Death

8.15 Jonathan Powell with Sarah Leonard, Christopher Redgate, Rowland Sutherland and Dave Price
Michael Finnissy: Piano Concerto no.5
Michael Finnissy: Piano Concerto no.6

9.15 Jonathan Powell and Jørgen Hald Nielsen, two pianos
Claude Debussy: En blanc et noir
Paul Newland: Readymade I (1997)
Ferruccio Busoni: Duettino concertante
Andrew Toovey: Embrace
John White: Overture to Stanley and the Monkey King; Saki Waltz
Grainger: Spoon River

14 November: The Great Hall, Kings College, London
Programme to include:
Schubert: Sonata in G D894
Chopin: Barcarolle
Erkoreka: Dos zortzikos

[retrouvailles]

I would definitely love to come to one or all of these concerts. It's a shame that I live about 5000 miles away.

[thalbergmad]

I live 15 miles away and being a big Finnissy fan, i'd better get a ticket.

I wonder if AH is going.

Thal

[indutrial]

Yeah, you guys should do a webcast of this. Even so, Jonathon will probably record the show. I still listen to the PC#4 he's recorded quite often! Great work!

[ahinton]

I live 15 miles away and being a big Finnissy fan, i'd better get a ticket.

I wonder if AH is going.

Thal

You've evidently become a big Finnissy fan during the past few days; what brought that about? Yes, you'd better get a ticket while you can! And yes - these events are absolutely not to be missed by anyone who appreciates remarkable musicianship and pianistic splendour.

By the way, Jørgen Hald Nielsen, the Danish pianist with whom Jonathan will give his third Warehouse programme, will be playing my Variations & Fugue on a Theme of Grieg in Esbjerg, Denmark on 13 November in a programme that also includes Bach/Busoni, Ravel/Sorabji and a Schubert Sonata.

I will definitely be attending 1 and 13 November and hope to see as many of you at these concerts as can possibly get to them!

Best,

Alistair

[jpowell]

some more

24 January 2008: Durham University Music School, 1.10pm
Schubert: Sonata D894
Schmidt: Romanze
Petyrek: Variationen und Fuge

25 January 2008: Bauer & Hieber (ex Schott-UE), 48 Gt Marlborough St, London W1F 7BB, 6.30pm
Marx: Albumblatt, Arabesque, Schmetterlingsgesichten, Klavierstuck,
Canzone, Die Flur der Engel, Herbstlegende, Ballade, Nachtstuck
Schmidt: Romanze
Uray: Ein melodische-harmonische Studie
Petyrek: Variationen C-dur
Staud: Peras. Musik fuer Klavier
Strauss: Schluss-szene aus Salome, arr. Sorabji

28 January 2008: Barocksaal (Altes Rathaus), Wipplingerstr. 8, 1010 Wien
Marx: Albumblatt, Arabesque, Schmetterlingsgesichten, Klavierstuck,
Canzone, Die Flur der Engel, Herbstlegende, Ballade, Nachtstuck
Schmidt: Romanze
Uray: Ein melodische-harmonische Studie
Petyrek: Variationen C-dur
Staud: Peras. Musik fuer Klavier
Strauss: Schluss-szene aus Salome, arr. Sorabji

2 Feb Moscow, venue tbc
Granados: Goyescas part I
Marx: Albumblatt
Schmidt: Romanze
Strauss: Schluss-szene aus Salome, arr. Sorabji
with songs by Musorgsky and Shchedrin with Ksenia Vyaznikova

[pita bread]

Someone please record the Sorabji-Strauss Salome, I've been dying to hear what it sounds like.

[minor9th]

Please do some California dates soon!

[retrouvailles]

Please do some California dates soon!

Seconded!

[ahinton]

Someone please record the Sorabji-Strauss Salome, I've been dying to hear what it sounds like.

I have no doubt that Jonathan himself will record it when the opportunity arises (although, as far as I am concerned, the sooner that opportunity does indeed arise, the better!); in the meantime, he has, as no doubt you know, made a substantial number of CDs of other Sorabji works (many of which are world première recordings) and has begin to prepare one of that composer's most important pieces (that immediately follows the Strauss transcription), his Sequentia Cyclica. I'm also hoping that not too much more time will elapse before he records Opus Clavicembalisticum.

There can be no question that Jonathan has already contributed more to the Sorabji cause than any other performer in history, not merely in the sheer quantity of work that he has accomplished but also in the textual precision, lucidity, structural clarity and compelling manner of his interpretations which have by now become recognised as benchmarks of Sorabji performance; clearly, there is much to which to look forward.

Best,

Alistair

[franzliszt2]

Oh wow I will come to the London one if I am free!

There can be no question that Jonathan has already contributed more to the Sorabji cause than any other performer in history, not merely in the sheer quantity of work that he has accomplished but also in the textual precision, lucidity, structural clarity and compelling manner of his interpretations which have by now become recognised as benchmarks of Sorabji performance; clearly, there is much to which to look forward.

Best,

Alistair

What about Yonty Solomon? Is it true that Mr Powell was inspired by Yonty's playing? I heard that from someone. I love Yonty's sound. I have note heard Mr Powell play, but I really look forward to the concert, and really hope I can make it!

How do I get tickets? Can you play on the door?

[ahinton]

Oh wow I will come to the London one if I am free!

What about Yonty Solomon? Is it true that Mr Powell was inspired by Yonty's playing? I heard that from someone. I love Yonty's sound. I have note heard Mr Powell play, but I really look forward to the concert, and really hope I can make it!

Yonty was the pioneering spirit behind Sorabji performance back in the 1970s and Jonathan Powell has indeed a great deal of admiration for the best of his work. I have known Yonty Solomon's playing for more than 30 years and there are certain works in which, to me, he is well-nigh incomparable, not least Iberia and the Goldberg Variations. It seems to me a great pity (although not for his students!) that he has devoted so much time to teaching at the expense (sometimes) of his performing career. His performances and recording of Sorabji's Le Jardin Parfumé are legendary.

How do I get tickets? Can you play on the door?

Mr Powell might not appreciate that! But I'm sure that you can PAY on the door! (which is what I know you really meant). I only wish that I could get to it myself.

Best,

Alistair

[retrouvailles]

Alistair, can you shed some light on what happened to Yonty Solomon's recording of Sorabji's 3rd Sonata? I'm sorry for hijacking your thread Jonathan.

[ahinton]

Alistair, can you shed some light on what happened to Yonty Solomon's recording of Sorabji's 3rd Sonata? I'm sorry for hijacking your thread Jonathan.

Yes - or rather no. He didn't record it commercially. He played it for a BBC broadcast in around 1987, I think (without looking it up); they may or may not (almost certainly the latter!) still have a copy these days. There was also a bootleg recording done at his world première of the work some 10 years earlier.

Best,

Alistair

[franzliszt2]

woooo I will be qat the London one!! I'm trying to persuade some friends to come, but you know what pianists are like....only go to see Rachmaninoff, such a shame!

I am very much looking forward to it 

[thalbergmad]

Trempting, I used to spend half my life at that address.

Thal

[rhapsody4]

some more

24 January 2008: Durham University Music School, 1.10pm
Schubert: Sonata D894
Schmidt: Romanze
Petyrek: Variationen und Fuge

Fantastic work, Jonathan! Just got back from that - I can see why you have massive respect on this forum. I had never heard of Petyrek before - is that piece a favourite since you pretty well ripped right into it.

I am very much looking forward to it 

Definitely recommend a bit of jpowell - you won't be disappointed.

Rhapsody

[jpowell]

Jonathan Powell ‒ piano


Bauer & Hieber (ex Schott-UE)
48 Gt Marlborough St, London W1F 7BB

5 June, 6.30pm
Edvard Grieg: Lyric Pieces
John White: Sonatas nos.117, 146, 147, 164 (world première)
Jānis Mediņš: Dainas 2, 3, 6, 8, 12, 13, 15, 17, 21
Rachmaninoff song transcriptions by Volodos, Wild and Kursanov


21 June 6.30pm
with Jørgen Hald Nielsen (2 pianos)
Rachmaninoff: Suite no.2, Symphonic Dances
Gnattali: Brasiliana no.8*
Bentzon: Propostae novae* (* first UK performances)



15 July, 6.30pm
Scriabin: 10th Sonata
Medtner: Prologue, op.1 no.1, Skazka op.9 no.2,
   Canzona serenata op.38 no.5, Skazka op.35 no.4
Tournemire: Cloches de Châteauneuf-du-Faou, op.62
Fauré: Nocturne no.13
Alkan: Symphonie pour piano seul


Tickets on sale on door at all concerts £8/5
https://jonathanpowell.wordpress.com

[franzliszt2]

I shall come!

I really enjoyed your last concert at Bauer and Hieber.

[indutrial]

Wow, Jonathan! Those are some excellent-looking programmes. The June date with all those Latvian dances is a really unique billing. I had no idea John White had written such a large number of piano sonatas. Last I remember it was around 100 and now it's looking like it could reach 200!! Those really need to get published or made available in some way. In any event, I live in the States, so I'm unfortunately not going to be able to see any of these likely unique performances. I hope you record them and make some new recording posts on your blog.

[thalbergmad]

Fear not, i shall sneak my mini camcorder in with me.

Thal

[franzliszt2]

Maybe Evgney Kissin will come again 

That was so weird...at the concert I was at...he was walking around the upstairs lol.

[jpowell]

Jonathan Powell ‒ piano


Bauer & Hieber (ex Schott-UE)
48 Gt Marlborough St, London W1F 7BB

21 June 6.30pm
with Jørgen Hald Nielsen (2 pianos)
Rachmaninoff: Suite no.2, Symphonic Dances
Gnattali: Brasiliana no.8*
Bentzon: Propostae novae* (* first UK performances)



Tickets on sale on door at all concerts £10/5
https://jonathanpowell.wordpress.com

THIS SATURDAY!

[Petter]

Will you ever play in sweden? Let us know. =)

[retrouvailles]

Forget Sweden, come to Los Angeles!

[thalbergmad]

£10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[tds]

£10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

a couple of bigmac meals. F!@()*

[jabbz]

PLEASE come to Belfast, it's just a short journey from England! We have a surprising number of Sorabji lovers and modern music enthusiasts!

[jpowell]

15 July: Bauer & Hieber (ex Schott-UE), 48 Gt Marlborough St, London W1F 7BB, 6.30pm
Scriabin: 10th Sonata
Medtner: Prologue, op.1 no.1, Skazka op.9 no.2, Canzona serenata op.38
no.5, Skazka op.35 no.4
Tournemire: Cloches de Châteauneuf-du-Faou, op.62
Faure: Nocturne no.13
Alkan: Symphonie pour piano seul

Also CD launch of Goldenweiser Piano Works, volume one, after concert.


17 July: Festival Radio France Montpellier, Corum, Salle Pasteur, 18.00
Scriabin: 10th Sonata
Medtner: Prologue, op.1 no.1, Skazka op.9 no.2, Canzona serenata op.38
no.5, Skazka op.35 no.4
Tournemire: Cloches de Châteauneuf-du-Faou, op.62
Faure: Nocturne no.13
Alkan: Symphonie pour piano seul

[mephisto]

Jonathan Powell will you ever come to Norway to play?

It would be great

[jpowell]

No plans at the moment - I don't know anyone there!
But anything will be announced if it happens, of course ...

[michel dvorsky]

Jonathan Powell will you ever come to Norway to play?

It would be great

There is No[r] way!

 

[ahinton]

There is No[r] way!

 

Yes, very funny, of course - but it would be good for him to go there and perform, since he has such an interesting repertoire that embraces not just Sorabji and Finnissy but - er - GRIEG! - and so very many other diverse things - Scriabin, Rakhmaninov, Marx, Szymanowski, Medtner, Bach (not to mention some living Scots composer whose name escapes me right now)... There must be a way! And the sooner the better!

Best,

Alistair

[thalbergmad]

(not to mention some living Scots composer whose name escapes me right now

I did not know he played Maxwell Davies.

Interesting.

Thal

[thalbergmad]

There must be a way!

Finnair?

[ahinton]

Finnair?

To Norway? - and what in any case encourages you to assume that the airline presumably owned by one of your favourite composers, Michael Finnissy, would necessarily succeed in getting Mr Powell to various Norwegian destinations in order to perform therein?...

Best,

Alistair

[ahinton]

I did not know he played Maxwell Davies.

Nor did I, as a matter of fact (and I hope that you can forgive me for drawing attention to your mis-spelling of that part of his name which should, of course, read "MacSwell")...

Best,

Alistair

[thalbergmad]

To Norway?

yes

[ahinton]

yes

OK, well, I don't really suppose that it will matter overmuch to Mr Powell or to anyone else which airline transports him to various Norwegian venues to play concerts as long as at least one can be relied upon to do so effectively and the concerts get given...

Best,

Alistair

[thalbergmad]

I would suggest going by Smyril Line myself.

So much more relaxing by ship.

Thal

[ahinton]

I would suggest going by Smyril Line myself.

So much more relaxing by ship.

And time-consuming, too - although I believe that Jonathan Powell may prefer this mode of transport in any case.

I hope that you are able to attend his London recital tonight; it's a programme most if not all of which I imagine will appeal to you (I'm sorry that I cannot make it myself).

Best,

Alistair

[thalbergmad]

Regretfully, i did not even get home from work until 6.30pm.

Much has been written of Mr Powells abilities so i am wanting to see him live. Perhaps if he played a fantasy by Thalberg or a sonata by Woelfl, i might make a more concerted effort.

Thal

[ahinton]

Regretfully, i did not even get home from work until 6.30pm.

Equally regretfully, perhaps your employer is working you too hard...

Much has been written of Mr Powells abilities

And not without ample good reason...

so i am wanting to see him live.

And hear him, too, surely?...

Perhaps if he played a fantasy by Thalberg or a sonata by Woelfl, i might make a more concerted effort.

It would really have to take so specific a repertoire promise, would it? Ah, well...

Best,

Alistair