Friday 12th April 2024 6.30pm - Violin and Piano Recital with John Sabar and Jonathan Hayward

We are delighted to welcome John Sabar and Jonathan Hayward to perform a varied programme for violin and piano as part of our continuing free recital series hosted in our historic piano showroom.

Programme: 

• Caprice Viennois - Kreisler 
• La Gitana - Kreilser 
• Moonlight Sonata - Beethoven
• G minor unaccompanied Violin sonata (3rd mvt) - Bach
• St Francis of Paule Walks on the Waves - Liszt
• Violin Sonata in A major - Brahms

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Thursday 25 April 6.30-7.30pm - Free Solo Piano Recital by Dobromir Tsenov exploring Bulgarian music by Pipkov and Vladigerov

The Bulgarian pianist, Dobromir Tsenov, has been exploring and promoting the works of various Bulgarian composers for several years to great acclaim. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate at the RNCM, focusing on Bulgarian piano music and will be sharing his passion with us performing an hour of glorious music.

Programme:

• Lyubomir Pipkov - 'Pastorale', op. 24 and 'Bulgarian Suite', op. 2
• Alexander Vladigerov - 'Toccata'
• Pipkov - 'Metro rhythmical studies' op. 69
• Pipkov - 'Dance' (From the opera 'Momchil')

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Friday 10 May, 6:30 PM - Piano Recitals by Tristan MacWhirter & Pam Kijoran, Students of Alexandra Dariescu

Forsyth Music Shop is delighted to present an evening dedicated to the art of piano, featuring Tristan MacWhirter and Pam Kijoran, two distinguished students under the mentorship of acclaimed concert pianist Alexandra Dariescu at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM). This recital is part of our ongoing commitment to celebrate local talent and the rich musical heritage of Manchester.

Programmes:

Tristan MacWhirter:

• Beethoven - Piano Sonata No. 15 in D Major, Op. 28 "Pastoral"
• John Ireland - Ballade of London Nights

Pam Kijoran:

• Bach/Busoni - Ich ruf' zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ
• Chopin - Scherzo No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 31
• Addinsell/Geehl - Warsaw Concerto for Piano Solo

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Saturday 18th May at 2.20pm - A special event to celebrate the launch of
'Endless Fascination - The Life and Work of Thomas Pitfield, Composer, Artist, Craftsman, Poet

St Elizabeth’s Church, Ashley, near Altrincham 

Thomas Pitfield (1903-1999), though best known as a composer was a truly remarkable man, skilled in many different and surprising fields. To celebrate him, Forsyth is delighted to be a part of the publishing of a lavishly illustrated 500 page hardback book about the man and his achievements.

The book will be launched at a free concert in St Elizabeth’s Church, Ashley, near Altrincham – next to the railway station at 2.30pm on Saturday, May 18th. There will be a buffet in the church afterwards with food provided by Kauri Foods, run by Shelley Jones, and former chef to the New Zealand ambassador in Brussels.

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Friday 24 May, 7:00-8:30 - Julian Joseph - Manchester Jazz Festival

£25* per person including prosecco or soft drink 

We are delighted to be part of Manchester Jazz Festival again this year.  Thanks to the support of Yamaha we are welcoming the legendary Julian Joseph to our piano showroom for an evening of unforgettable music from across the canon of the jazz piano repertoire.