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Concert Information

Concert Duration - Programmes are designed for approximately a 100 minute concert including a 20 minute interval. The programmes can be altered for shorter lunchtime recitals or AGM concerts. Please contact to discuss programmes further.

Introductions - Social interaction with the audience is seen as an important part of the concert experience. Iain presents the works in a friendly and accessible manner, with clear spoken introductions.

Programme notes - Specially written comprehensive programmes notes are available on request.

Fees - Fees are available on request. Discounts available when booking multiple concerts.

 

Piano recitals with a theme

Iain Farrington has established himself as an expert and versatile pianist and is focused on achieving the highest professional performance. These recitals not only provide an opportunity to hear music of the great composers, but may form the basis of a social event - a cheese and wine evening, St George's Day celebration, or some lighter music for an AGM concert. The following five themed programmes are suggestions for recitals. They are designed to be flexible, and individual programmes can be devised. I hope you enjoy browsing!

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An Evening of British Music

Enjoy an evening of the best British Music. Iain's acclaimed performances of timeless music have been enjoyed internationally, including at the British Embassy in Riga, Latvia.

Bridge - 2nd Capriccio
Purcell - Round O, Rigadoon
Warlock - Capriol Suite
Ireland - The Island Spell
Elgar - Concert Allegro

Interval

Britten - Holiday Diary
Vaughan-Williams - Prelude on Rhosymedre
Grainger - Country Gardens, Londonderry Air
Bax - In a Vodka Shop

French Soirée

A perfect cheese and wine concert! Savour the rich and diverse flavours of French music with this collection of bon-bons.

Poulenc - Toccata
Fauré - 3 Romances sans Paroles
Ravel - Sonatine
Satie - Gnossienne 3
Debussy - L'isle joyeuse

Interval

Debussy - Estampes
Poulenc - Two Novelettes
Messiaen - Première communion
Bizet - Carmen Fantasy

A Night of Light

Sit back and relax during an evening of light music, as Iain has performed at the Savoy Hotel. Tap your feet and hum along! An evening of timeless tunes which are always a hit with audiences.

Gershwin - It ain't necessarily so
Walton - Popular Song
Piazzolla - Libertango
Gershwin - Rhapsody in Blue

Interval

Tatum - Humoresque
Brubeck - Blue Rondo A La Turk
Mayerl - Marigold
Coates - By the Sleepy Lagoon
Gershwin - I got rhythm

Introduction to Contemporary Music

Accessible and enjoyable, this programme is a perfect introduction to new music. Iain's sensitivity to contemporary works has enthralled audiences at the National Portrait Gallery, the Proms and in live broadcasts on BBC Radio Three.

Butler - Lucifer's Banjo
Weir - The King of France
Ligeti - Musica ricercata
Einaudi - Questa Notte
R. R. Bennett - Excursions

Interval

Rautavaara - Icons
Adams - China Gates
Stevenson - Fantasy on 'Peter Grimes'
Pott - Farwell to Hirta
Farrington - Variations on a theme of Mozart

Composer Portrait: Elgar

Iain has given numerous Elgar recitals across the UK. He was invited to perform at the Millennium Dome to celebrate Elgar's birthday, and he will be performing his arrangement of Elgar/Payne Symphony No.3 at Elgar's birthplace in 2006.

Presto
Four Improvisations
Chanson de matin
Concert Allegro

Interval

Enigma Variations

or

Elgar/Payne Symphony No.3

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