Aylesbury Lunchtime Music presents

Evgeny Soifertis

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19 September 2024

Starts: 12:45pm, Doors: 12:15pm

Duration: 1 hour (approx.)

St Mary the Virgin, Aylesbury

£7 adults on the door (<18s & carers free)

Evgeny Soifertis

Programme

This concert includes Étude Op. 8 no. 8 A flat major, Étude Op. 42 no. 5 C sharp minor, Étude Op. 42 no. 4 F sharp major and Étude Op. 8 no. 12 D sharp minor

  • 1756-1791

    Piano Sonata in F major K. 280 (Mozart)
    i Allegro Assai, ii Adagio, iii Presto

    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Piano Sonata No. 2 in F major, K 280 / 189e, (1774) is a piano sonata in three movements. The work was written down along with other piano sonatas during the visit Mozart paid to Munich for the production of La finta giardiniera from late 1774 to the beginning of the following March.

  • 1810-1849

    Mazurkas, Op. 24 (Chopin)
    i G minor, ii C major, iii A flat major, iv B flat minor

    The Op. 24 mazurkas by Frédéric Chopin were published in 1836, when the composer was 26 years old.

    The first mazurka of the Op. 24 set is in G minor with a tempo marking of Lento. The piece soon modulates to the relative major key (B-flat major) which soon shifts to a closely related key, E-flat major.

    The second mazurka of the set is in C major with a tempo marking of Allegro non troppo, opening with a quiet alternation of C and G major sotto voce chords. The trio is in D-flat major. The trio is closed by using repeated notes, generally open fifths. The piece is also notable for its vague yet distinctly diatonic harmony, as the opening 56 bars of the piece do not feature a single accidental.

    The third mazurka of the set is in A-flat major, with a tempo marking of Moderato non Troppo.

    The fourth mazurka of the set is in B-flat minor, ending on the dominant note (F) alone.

  • 1872-1915

    Twelve Études Op. 8 (Scriabin)
    i Etude in C♯ major, ii Etude in F♯ minor, iii Etude in B minor, iv Etude in B major, v Etude in E major, vi Etude in A major, vii Etude in B♭ minor, viii Etude in A♭ major, ix Etude in G♯ minor, x Etude in D♭ major, xi Etude in B♭ minor, xii Etude in D♯ minor

    The Étude No.8, in A flat major, is really an album-leaf or a nocturne, a “mourning after” that is a fitting quietus to its predecessor.

    Étude in D-sharp minor, Op. 8, No. 12 was composed in 1894. It features many technical challenges, including numerous jumps in the left hand, repetitive chord strikes, and abundant octaves. It is a particular favorite among pianists and audiences alike. This piece was a favorite encore of Vladimir Horowitz.

  • 1872-1915

    Eight Études Op. 42 (Scriabin)
    Etude D flat major op. 42 no. 1, Etude f sharp minor op. 42 no. 2, Etude F sharp major op. 42 no. 3, Etude F sharp major op. 42 no. 4, Etude c sharp minor op. 42 no. 5, Etude D flat major op. 42 no. 6, Etude f minor op. 42 no. 7, Etude E flat major op. 42 no. 8

    Étude No.5, in C sharp minor, is the most famous of the Op.42 eight. Here Scriabin’s canvas is galactic and his strokes are colossal. The cosmic ship is buffeted by giant breakers, waves that boom and bellow with primal authority. The ship’s journey is rebellious and daring, its destiny and destination uncertain. This rousing, climactic étude is for us a vicarious ride in Scriabin’s Promethean theme park.

  • 1811-1886

    Spanish Rhapsody, S. 254 (Liszt)

    Rhapsodie espagnole (Spanish Rhapsody), S.254, R.90, is a composition for solo piano composed by Franz Liszt in 1858. The piece is very suggestive of traditional Spanish music, and was inspired by Liszt’s tour in Spain and Portugal in 1845. When played, this piece takes roughly 11–14 minutes and contains many technical challenges, including rapid chords, thirds and octaves. It has long been a part of the standard repertoire and often sees play in piano competitions. Ferruccio Busoni arranged the piece for piano and orchestra in 1894.

Performers

  • Evgeny Soifertis

    Piano

    Ukrainian pianist Evgeny Soifertis has performed at Wigmore Hall and taken part in prestigious festivals all over the country.

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Key information for concert goers

When

Every Thursday at 12:45pm (except August & over Christmas). Performances last around 60 minutes. Please enter quietly as there is a noon service in the Lady Chapel.

How much?

Entry is £7 per adult (card or cash), under 18s and carers are free. The price includes a programme. Donations are welcomed to subsidise the larger ensembles.

Where?

Performances are at St Mary’s Church in the heart of Aylesbury Old Town. See directions for further details.

Do I need to book?

No, just turn up. Doors open at 12:15 pm. Make sure you arrive in good time to get a seat.

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