Schumann   Nine Pieces from Bunte Blätter Op. 99

Howard Skempton   Chorales and Inventions (2025)

Clara Schumann   Notturno Op. 6 No. 2

Fauré   Nocturne No. 6

Debussy   L’Isle Joyeuse

Described by The Sunday Times as “a thoughtful, poetic player”, William Howard is one of Britain’s leading pianists and enjoys a career that has taken him to over 40 different countries. His performing life consists of solo recitals, concerto performances, and guest appearances with chamber ensembles and instrumentalists. In 1983 he founded the Schubert Ensemble, with which he performed for the full 35 years of the Ensemble’s existence (it gave its final concert in June 2018).

William is passionate about 19th-century piano repertoire, particularly Schumann and Fauré, and throughout his professional life he has also been active in commissioning new works and has taken part in over 100 premières. Our ‘Favourite treasures, Forgotten gems’ theme shines out in this recital’s wonderful programme.

The finer details…

Interval: none

Estimated finish: 1pm

Tickets:
Centre section: £18 full price | £3 child/student
Side sections: £13 full price | £6.50 under-35s | £3 child/student