Ben Schoeman - Piano Recital

Steinway Artist and Pianist, Ben Schoeman returns to the Fairtree Atterbury Theatre with a programme of exceptional breadth and brilliance, opening with two works by Beethoven - the radiant Op. 2 No. 3 Sonata and the tempestuous drama of the “Appassionata” Sonata. After the interval, Schoeman brings his intellectual poise to three Preludes and Fugues from JS Bach’s Well‑Tempered Clavier (Book 1), followed by the noble introspection of Chopin’s C‑sharp minor Nocturne Op. 27/1. The evening culminates in a display of pianistic virtuosity and colour with Pletnev’s glittering transcription of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite and Liszt’s exuberant Tarantella. Internationally acclaimed for his artistry and depth, Schoeman offers Pretoria audiences a compelling journey through centuries of masterworks.
Programme includes
Two Sonatas by Beethoven (including the celebrated “Appassionata”)
Preludes and Fugues from Bach’s Well-tempered Clavier
Chopin’s Nocturne in C sharp minor Op. 27/1
Tchaikovsky’s scintillating Nutcracker Suite
Liszt’s virtuosic Tarantella (Venezia e Napoli)
Works by Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Tchaikovsky and Liszt