Event overview
Professor Alexander Ivashkin, Head of Classical Performance at Goldsmiths, performs the complete music for solo cello by Benjamin Britten in this free lunchtime concert.
Suites for solo cello Nos 1 - 3, op. 72 ( 1964), op. 80 ( 1967), op. 87 ( 1971).
and Tema 'Sacher' (1976)
Benjamin Britten (1913 – 1976) wrote all his cello compositions for the great Russian cellist Mstislav Rostropovich. Alexander Ivashkin recalls his meetings with Rostropovich, (who opened the Council Chamber as a performance space) and introduces the Suites.
Image: Benjamin Britten, from http://www.suffolkcoastal.gov.uk
Dates & times
| Date | Time | Add to calendar |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov 2012 | 1:00pm - 1:45pm |
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