Universally acknowledged as one of the greatest pianist/composers of recent times there is more to Nikolai Kapustin (1937–2020) and his dazzling piano music than just a heady blend of Jazz and classical motifs.
In this momentous recital experience a selection of Kapustin’s piano work’s alongside the composer/pianists he himself acknowledged as seminal to shaping his style.
Acclaimed young newcomer, Guy Murgatroyd, plays host every eclectic step of the way exploring the depth of Kapustin’s stylistic traits and kinks.
Join him for a one-off journey via Scriabin, Ravel, Prokofiev and Bartok to the very epicentre of this utterly thrilling and vibrant piano music.
In this momentous recital experience a selection of Kapustin’s piano work’s alongside the composer/pianists he himself acknowledged as seminal to shaping his style.
Acclaimed young newcomer, Guy Murgatroyd, plays host every eclectic step of the way exploring the depth of Kapustin’s stylistic traits and kinks.
Join him for a one-off journey via Scriabin, Ravel, Prokofiev and Bartok to the very epicentre of this utterly thrilling and vibrant piano music.
Programme
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Nikolai Kapustin (1937–2020)
Andante Op.58 Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) Prelude and fugue in A minor, BWV889 Kapustin Prelude and fugue in A minor, Op.82, No.12 Suite in the Old Style, Op.28, Allemande, Gavotte, Sarabande, Bouree, Gigue Claude Debussy (1862–1918) Jeux d’artifice (No.12 Preludes Bk. II) Kapustin 3 Etudes Op.67 Glissandi, Ripetizione and Grappole Alexander Scriabin (1872–1915) Deux Morceaux, Op.59 Poeme, Prelude Kapustin Paraphrase on a theme by Paul Dvoyrin, Op.108 - Interval - |
Kapustin
Concert Etude Op.40, No.4 Reminiscence Maurice Ravel (1875–1937) Jeux d’eau Kapustin 4 Preludes from Op.53, - No.5 in D major - No.11 in B major - No.12 in G sharp minor - No.23 in F major Impromptu, Op.66, No.2 Sergei Prokofiev (1891–1953) Vision Fugitives, Op.22, Nos.1, 8 & 10 Kapustin Paraphrase on Kenny Dorham’s tune, Op.123 Berceuse, Op.65 Béla Bartók (1881–1945) Allegro Barbaro, Sz.49 Kapustin Variations, Op.41 |
Guy Murgatroyd |
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Praised for his searching virtuosity and inquisitive approach to programming, British pianist Guy Murgatroyd excels in many musical specialties beyond his main discipline as a piano soloist including a longstanding passion for Art Song and Lieder as well as working as an operatic conductor, répétiteur and coach.
Commencing musical studies at the age of eleven Guy then attained a place at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire on a scholarship studying under Victor Sangiorgio and Pascal Nemirowski. During this time he won every major Conservatoire award for piano accompaniment as well as numerous academic tributes.
Further Postgraduate studies at the Royal Academy of Music in London under Michael Dussek resulted in numerous additional awards for performances as a collaborative pianist including a Master of Arts and DipRAM. After completing his Masters, Guy studied privately under the mentorship of renown Russian-Finnish soprano, pianist and pedagogue, Nina Rautio; one of Pavarotti's much revered stage collaborators.
Since completing formal studies solo performances have taken him to the Wigmore Hall, Purcell Room and St Martin-in-the-Fields church and the Holywell Music Room in Oxford. Additionally he has partnered with many of the country's leading young singers for Art Song and operatic repertoire including several appearances at the Oxford International Song Festival.
Guy is the Musical Director of independent UK opera company and GQ magazine 2020 award winner Rogue Opera. Over his six years since joining the company, he has arranged, rehearsed and musically directed two new productions every season in close collaboration with company director, entrepreneur and mezzo soprano, Bronwen Stephens-Harding. Rogue Opera has recently concluded a sell out tour of a newly commissioned production of Bizet’s Carmen, “Carmen-Reimagined”, for the brewery chain Fullers.
As well as full length productions for clients ranging from LGT, Fullers and Brasserie Blanc, Rogue Opera has created a large number of bespoke corporate and outreach events in venues including The Garsington Opera stage, Clapham Grand and primary schools across the South East, as well as an epic livestream series throughout the 2020 pandemic.
This season sees Guy return to the 1901 Arts Club after his previous solo project, Images de la nuit, an exploration of imagery in the music of Debussy and Ravel, played to a sold-out audience there earlier this year.
Commencing musical studies at the age of eleven Guy then attained a place at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire on a scholarship studying under Victor Sangiorgio and Pascal Nemirowski. During this time he won every major Conservatoire award for piano accompaniment as well as numerous academic tributes.
Further Postgraduate studies at the Royal Academy of Music in London under Michael Dussek resulted in numerous additional awards for performances as a collaborative pianist including a Master of Arts and DipRAM. After completing his Masters, Guy studied privately under the mentorship of renown Russian-Finnish soprano, pianist and pedagogue, Nina Rautio; one of Pavarotti's much revered stage collaborators.
Since completing formal studies solo performances have taken him to the Wigmore Hall, Purcell Room and St Martin-in-the-Fields church and the Holywell Music Room in Oxford. Additionally he has partnered with many of the country's leading young singers for Art Song and operatic repertoire including several appearances at the Oxford International Song Festival.
Guy is the Musical Director of independent UK opera company and GQ magazine 2020 award winner Rogue Opera. Over his six years since joining the company, he has arranged, rehearsed and musically directed two new productions every season in close collaboration with company director, entrepreneur and mezzo soprano, Bronwen Stephens-Harding. Rogue Opera has recently concluded a sell out tour of a newly commissioned production of Bizet’s Carmen, “Carmen-Reimagined”, for the brewery chain Fullers.
As well as full length productions for clients ranging from LGT, Fullers and Brasserie Blanc, Rogue Opera has created a large number of bespoke corporate and outreach events in venues including The Garsington Opera stage, Clapham Grand and primary schools across the South East, as well as an epic livestream series throughout the 2020 pandemic.
This season sees Guy return to the 1901 Arts Club after his previous solo project, Images de la nuit, an exploration of imagery in the music of Debussy and Ravel, played to a sold-out audience there earlier this year.