Krzysztof Penderecki will be the guest of honour of the third series of The Castletown Concertsfestival to be held on 10-12th of September. Krzysztof Penderecki is one of the greatest living conductors and composers, author of multiple famous compositions, including Threnody for the Victims of Hiroshima, St. Luke Passion, film soundtracks ( The Exorcist, The Shining, Katyń), laureate of prestigious Grawemeyer Award for Music Composition, Prince of Austrias Prize, three Grammy Awards and the highest Polish distinction of the Order of the White Eagle.
Programme of the event also includes Alexej Gorlatch and Barry Douglas piano performances of Chopin music.
Alexej Gorlatch, piano
Saturday, 11th of September,
8:00 PM
Schumann Fantasiestuecke Op.12
Debussy Four Preludes, No 4, 7, 8, 24
Chopin Valse in B minor Op. 69 No 2
Barcarolle in F sharp major Op. 60
Grande Valse Brillante in E flat major Op. 18
Polonaise-Fantasy in A flat major Op. 61
Polonaise in A flat major Op. 53
Barry Douglas, piano
12th September,
8:00 PM
Chopin Polonaise in C minor Op. 40 No 2
Chopin Nocturne in E flat Op. 55 No 2
Schumann Sonata in F sharp minor Op. 11
Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition
Detailed information on the programme can be found at: www.castletownconcerts.com