Jonathan Biss (piano)

Programme Franz Schubert Piano Sonata No 19 in C minor D 958 Tyshawn Sorey For Anthony Braxton Franz Schubert Piano Sonata No 21 in B flat major D 960 Performers Jonathan Biss piano About Part of our new Inspirational Artists series. Jonathan Biss is celebrated for his profoundly insightful interpretations of classical masterpieces and his ambition to bridge the gap between these timeless works and today?s audiences. He plays with such joy and artistry that BBC Music Magazine wrote ?it?s hard to think of another pianist who communicates such a sense of sheer delight?. In this programme, Biss pairs two of Schubert?s three last sonatas with a piece by Tyshawn Sorey. Schubert?s final three sonatas are among the most important of the composer?s mature works and are beloved cornerstones of solo piano repertoire. They captivate with their dramatic rests and fermatas, creating moments of profound silence that suspend time and invite deep reflection. But more than that, their expansiveness delivers an emotional intensity that is viscerally palpable with every dynamic shift. Premiering For Anthony Braxton in April 2024, Jonathan Biss commissioned Sorey?s piece to accompany Schubert?s Piano Sonata in B flat major. Biss describes the music as transcendental, a testament to its ability to speak for itself and resonate deeply with the soul, just as the composer intended. Photo credit: Benjamin Ealovega Tickets: Full Price ?22 Student/Under 26 ?14 Promoted by RNCM. Inspirational Artists Multibuy Offer Automatically receive 15% off at least one ticket per event when you book three or more events in this series. Events must be purchased in a single transaction, and this promotion cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts. Book Now Tuesday 25 March 2025, 7.30pm