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Oct 2023
International pianists heading to Harrogate for concert series
Two titans of the British classical music scene will perform in Harrogate as part of the new season of concerts at the Wesley Centre.
Pianists Sir Stephen Hough and Angela Hewitt headline the 29th season of events organised by Andrew Hitchen.
It will be Sir Stephen's 10th appearance in Harrogate and Ms Hewitt's third.
There will also be a sixth recital at the Wesley Centre by acclaimed French pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet. He is due to appear on February 12 — two days after Sir Stephen. Bach specialist Ms Hewitt will perform on April 13.
Besides pianists, the season also includes lieder, jazz and chamber music.
Last year's average attendance was 15% up on the previous year, as people returned to live events after covid.
The schedule includes 10 lunchtime concerts, usually on the first Monday of the month, and two evening concerts.
The season begins tomorrow (Monday, October 2) when Elisabeth Brauß performs Schubert and Schumann.
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The rest of this season's programme includes:
November 6 — Leeds Lieder recital
December 4 — Charlotte Saluste-Bridoux and Joseph Havlet (violin and piano)
January 8 — Mithras Trio
February 5 — Beethoven and Brahms trio
February 10 — Sir Stephen Hough (piano)
February 12 — Jean-Efflam Bavouzet (piano)
March 4 — Jean-Paul Gasparian (piano)
April 13 — Angela Hewitt (piano)
May — to be confirmed
June 3 — Nicholas Daniel and Huw Watkins (oboe and piano)
July 1 — Richard Wetherall Trio (jazz)
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