Tickets: £18, £10 Under 25s

Your imagination and sense of wonder will flower at rising Malaysian pianist Julian Chan’s ‘Visions Virtuosic’ International Interview Concert:

Beethoven’s F# Sonata ‘For Thérèse’, legendary Alkan’s ‘Aesop’s Feast’ variations, Chopin’s tale-bearing Ballade No 2, Schubert’s defiant C minor Sonata, and Godowsky’s multi-coloured Java Suite, which Julian has recorded.

These pieces describe, paint and portray, but demand pianistic prowess you won’t believe you’re actually hearing and watching. At The Spring, everyone will be able to see the keyboard and listen to Julian’s inspiring conversations about himself and the music. You also can Ask A Question, guess the Mystery Music, and Give it a Title!

Programme set list (not in running order)
– Beethoven’s F# major Sonata Op78 ‘For Thérèse’ – what is he giving to her and remembering with her?
– Alkan’s legendary ‘Aesop’s Feast’ variations – have fun listening out for musical instruments and animals!
– Chopin’s emotional Ballade No 2 – what’s the storyline you find yourself imagining that it’s telling?
– Schubert’s great C minor Sonata D958 – feel his flight of defiance, fright, isolation and determination
– Godowsky’s colour-blaze Java Suite* – scenes and sounds from the composer’s tropical island inspiration

Running time: 130min, including 20min interval