Music Performance: Libby Burgess on Piano
In an exciting musical celebration, renowned pianist Libby Burgess will be giving a Piano Recital at Christ Church, as part of the 500 years of music event titled "Christ Church: Five Centuries of Music 1525-2025".
The recital promises to be a captivating journey through time, with compositions by J S Bach bookending the programme. Bach, a composer associated with Christ Church, will set the tone for the evening, while his music will also be featured in the performance of Ferruccio Busoni's transcribed composition.
Throughout the recital, Burgess will intersperse compositions by composers associated with Christ Church with works by visitors to the historic institution. One such composer is Henry Purcell's contemporary, John Dowland, whose music will be featured alongside that of Mendelssohn and Bulgarian composer Pancho Vladiguerov Pantcheff, who was connected with Christ Church.
The recital will also honour Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, whose anniversary is this year, with his music being included in the programme. Coleridge-Taylor, like Bach and Busoni, was also a composer associated with Christ Church.
Cheryl Frances-Hoad's work will also be referenced thematically, adding a modern twist to the evening's programme.
For those interested in attending, the Piano Recital can be booked online at musicatoxford.com. A full listing of festival events at Christ Church can also be found on the same website.
This promises to be an unforgettable evening of music, showcasing the rich history and diversity of compositions associated with Christ Church. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of music at one of Oxford's most historic venues.
