David Owen Norris is one of Britain’s most versatile and enterprising pianists, noted for his radio and TV appearances – most famously deconstructing Parry’s ‘Jerusalem’ in the Prince of Wales’s programme about the composer. We are delighted to welcome him back to the Festival with his magnificent 1828 grand pianoforte by John Broadwood and Sons.  The programme consists of five masterpieces from the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, when the piano was developing rapidly and composers were revelling in the the possibilities it offered them.  

English pianos were prized all over Europe, and Broadwood’s gave Beethoven one of their largest grands in 1818.  A concert not to be missed – in a warm and comfortable venue!  Space is limited; early booking is advised.

‘Quite possibly the most interesting pianist in the world’ Toronto Globe & Mail
‘Few people can unpack a piece of music better’ Radio Times