“Who needs an orchestra when you have Angelo Villani” – Sean Rafferty
“Exquisite. Simply exquisite. Such longing and beauty” – Stephen Fry
Australian pianist Angelo Villani returns for two recitals including some of the tunes he’s most famous for.
Villani has performed extensively in the UK, Europe, Asia and Australia, and has received coverage on major media, including Classic FM and live BBC interviews and performances. The release of his debut album, Angelo Villani plays Dante’s Inferno, garnered considerable praise and earned five star reviews in International Piano, The Independent, and a ‘Tokusen’ (specially recommended recording) in The Record Geijutsu.
Angelo has received considerable acclaim for his highly charged yet intensely poetic Romantic style, commended by esteemed artists including Nikolai Demidenko and Daniel-Ben Pienaar, and also in the musical press by prominent critics including Jessica Duchen and Bryce Morrison. His luminous pianism, with a style that has been described as an incandescent yet soulful lyricism, encompasses a wide repertoire centred – yet not exclusive to – the composers of the late Romantic era. Villani’s recitals frequently feature his own paraphrases on great romantic works, including Purcell’s Dido’s Lament, and Wagner’s Tristan & Isolde.
Programme:
Mozart Concerto 488 adagio, Villani transcription
Scarlatti Sonata in Fm K466
Chopin Polonaise in C-sharp minor op.26 no. 1
Chopin Nocturne in C-sharp minor op. Posth
Schumann Kinderszenen, Kind im Einschlummern
Schumann Kinderszenen, Der Dichter spricht
Liszt Petrarch Sonnet No. 123
Rachmaninoff/ Villani Fantasia on Piano Concerto no.2 (Adagio Sostenuto)
Wagner/ Liszt/ Villani Tristan Fantasy
Wagner Villani Walkure Fantasy
Angelo Villani – Piano
What you need to know:
Join us from 6:30 pm for an aperitivo before the music starts. The concert begins at 7:00 and runs for an hour, after which dinner and drinks will be served. Your ticket includes the concert, a three course meal and a glass of Prosecco. Additional wine and beverages can be ordered on the night. Vegetarian and vegan options will be available. Please let us know of any dietary requirements at checkout.