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Alexandra Dariescu | Leeds International Piano Series 2023/2024
Camille Pépin Number 1 Listen
Lili Boulanger Prélude Listen
Lili Boulanger Trois morceaux pour piano Listen
Frédéric Chopin Andante spianato et Grande polonaise brillante Listen
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (Arr M Pletnev, Grainger, Sutherland) Suite: The Nutcracker Listen
We’re thrilled to welcome back Romanian pianist Alexandra Dariescu to close the series. Alexandra has forged an exciting career over the last few years and will present a fascinating programme featuring works by two French female composers, Camille Pépin and Lili Boulanger. Alexandra has chosen the sumptuous piano version of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker to bring her concert to an end.
‘…Exciting and concise interpretation… crystal clear…truly fascinating…’ Pizzicato
This concert is the last of six in the Leeds International Piano Series 2023/24. View all concerts. Presented in association with Leeds International Piano Competition.
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