11th August, 11:00, The Queens Hall, Edinburgh

The Polish pianist contrasts Johannes Brahms’s melancholic Intermezzi with Béla Bartók’s daring Bagatelles.

Towards the end of his life, Johannes Brahms had a remarkable burst of creativity, much of it directed towards the piano. Written between 1892 and 1893, his graceful Intermezzi demonstrate stylistic freedom. Some resemble lullabies, others are darker and more troubled; each is expressive of a very personal world.

Béla Bartók explored new musical territory with his 14 Bagatelles, composed in 1908. After finding inspiration in the folk music of Hungary and Transylvania, he began to break away from European convention, fusing traditional music with a highly individual, progressive style. Though tiny, these Bagatelles pack a punch and demonstrate an astonishing range of moods.

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Part of our Focus on Poland series featuring seven concerts celebrating Polish culture, supported by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage Republic of Poland, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Republic of Poland, alongside the Adam Mickiewicz Institute and Polish Cultural Institute in London.  Also supproted by the British Council as part of the UK/Poland Season 2025.

See the Full Focus on Poland Programme HERE