The beauty of the piano as an instrument lies with in its range of colour: the ability to re-create t he sound-world of any ensemble – whether it be a s ymphony orchestra\, string quartet or solo voice. This programme highlights the instrument’s capacit y for singing\, exploring fantasy pieces across hu ndreds of years: from the intimate musings of Hayd n and Schumann to song transcriptions by Liszt and Thomas Ades\, culminating in the proud declamatio ns of Chopin’s great Polonaise-Fantaisie. \;\n \n
About the performer
\n \nDescribed by Peter Donohoe CBE as having “the pote ntial to become a major voice in the classical mus ic world\,” Madeleine Brown is emerging as one of the most compelling young pianists of her generati on. A graduate of Trinity College\, Cambridge\, sh e now studies with Kathryn Stott at the Royal Nort hern College of Music\, where she won the prestigi ous Gold Medal Competition and was awarded the RNC M Silver Medal by the Worshipful Company of Musici ans.
\n \nMadeleine has achieved internatio nal recognition\, including first prize at the 202 5 Bromsgrove International Musicians’ Competition\ , and further honours in Vigo and the Royal Overse as League Competition. An accomplished concerto so loist\, she has won major competitions at both RNC M and Cambridge. Highlights this season include de buts at Wigmore Hall\, the Royal Concert Hall Nott ingham\, and on BBC Radio 3’s \;In Tune.
\n \nAbout the programme:
\n \nSchumann – Arabeske in C\, Op.18
\n \n < p>Haydn – Variations in F minor\, Hob.XVII:6\n \nAdes – Darknesse Visible
\n \nSchube rt/Liszt – Auf dem Wasser zu Singen
\n \nCh opin – Polonaise-Fantaisie in A-flat\, Op.61
\n \nPlease note that ther e are certain \;rules and customs that members and guests are expected to observe w hen attending formal dinners at the Inn. \;&nb sp\;
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