Friday 15 August 2008

Rising Star:
Romain Descharmes piano

Beethoven Sonata in E flat, Op.7
Scriabin Sonata No.5
Ravel Menuet antique
Ravel Valses nobles et sentimentales
Rzewski Winnsboro Cotton Mill Blues

Romain Descharmes was an emphatic first prize winner in the inaugural Vlado Perlmuter competition last October.

He is an exceptional pianist and a musician of whom we will see and hear a great deal in the years to come.

Masterclass:
Robert Tear voice

The distinguished tenor Robert Tear, whose name is synonymous with Covent Garden opera and for whom Benjamin Britten and Michael Tippett wrote major roles, works with young singers.

Christopher Rowland Candlelight Serenade

LDSM Young Artists

Since 1985 this prestigious concert has proved to be a Festival highlight each year, revealing many young musicians who will make tomorrow’s artistic headlines. This concert is renamed in memory of our former Summer School Director who inspired, encouraged and helped so many of our LDSM Young Artists.