Sunday Piano Series: Hanni Liang

Brahms             Six Pieces, Op. 118
Debussy           Images, Book 1
Ethel Smyth    Sonata No. 2

German pianist Hanni Liang is a researcher and lecturer who’s passionate about exploring the future of classical concert life and promoting a sustainable future. Her recital begins with one of Brahms’s final works, written for Clara Schumann and full of yearning and beauty. Written shortly after his orchestral masterpiece, La Mer, Debussy’s Images showcase his unique Impressionist style, representing colours in sound from the reflections of light on water to a stately Sarabande. Dame Ethel Smyth was a student in Leipzig, meeting composers such as Dvořák and Grieg, when she composed her early 2nd Sonata. Described by her as ‘program music’, it was also partly inspired by her fascination with actress Marie Geistinger.

What is Sunday Morning Piano?
Enjoy an hour of great music in the company of some of the most exciting stars of the piano. Our Sunday Morning Piano series offers a rich mix of classic works and rare gems, from Chopin to Ethel Smyth. The ticket price includes tea, coffee and cake before or after the concert.