W F Bach Fantasia in E minor, KF3
Handel Chaconne, HWV 435 (HWV 1733)
JS Bach Partita No 4 in D, BWV 828
Interval
Johann Pachelbel Chaconne in F minor
CPE Bach Fantasia II in C, Wq 59/6
Dietrich Buxtehude: La Capricciosa
The American-born Iranian harpsichordist has been dazzling audiences around the globe with his exciting programming and dynamic performances.
‘Esfahani’s towering musicianship … the harpsichord can produce an exciting range of sounds’ Straits Times
‘.. his remarkably fluid, fresh, almost improvisatory playing and rhythmic suppleness joyful as it was revelatory.’ The Scotsman
“A performance by Esfahani is something to treasure.” The Times
Pre-concert talk at 6.30pm (included in the ticket price): An engaging speaker and enthusiastic scholar, Mahan Esfahani, will talk about the programme and also perform on the clavichord.