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Sunday 24 November 2024, 3.30pm

Pavel Kolesnikov & Samson Tsoy

Pavel Kolesnikov & Samson Tsoy

Presented by Saffron Hall

Tickets from £16

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Two pianists at one instrument in the concert hall is a thrilling sight and sound. The musical balance, responsiveness - even the physical choreography - of two minds, four hands working as one is extraordinary to witness.

Kolesnikov and Tsoy offer us a mesmerising programme. Plunging straight into the Rite of Spring is an audacious, arresting opening; hearing it on piano does not diminish its power, but seems to compress its savage energy and tauten the eerie tension. The Ukrainian Desyatnikov dances to a different tune, his duo like an aural snow-globe of dances given a vigorous shake. Schubert, as always, confounds our expectations – this duet-fantasia is no salon-music bauble, but a profound unbroken conversation between equals that draws us close to eavesdrop its hushed, whispered truths.

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This concert is made possible by Helen Brown

Performance information

Running time

1 hour 40 minutes

Content warnings

Age Guidance 7+

This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.

Booking information

Seating style

This event has tiered stalls and balcony seating

Discounts

Under 25s can purchase half price tickets for this show.

Transport

Shuttle bus

Pre-show shuttle bus will be operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance

More info

Programme and performers

Programme

  • Stravinsky The Rite of Spring for Piano Four Hands 35 mins
  • Desyatnikov Trompe-l'œil 20 mins
  • Schubert Fantasie in F Minor 18 mins

Performers

  • Pavel Kolesnikov piano
  • Samson Tsoy piano

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Information for your visit

Sunday 24 November 2024, 3.30pm

Schedule

All timings are approximate and will be updated closer to the show date. Please check the website on the day of the performance for up-to-date information.

Latecomers can usually be admitted at a suitable gap within the performance.

Pre-show shuttle bus

2.30pm - 3.30pm
Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.

When to arrive

2.30pm - 3.15pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.

Foyer opens

2.30pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the auditorium opens.

Auditorium opens

3pm
Get your tickets ready for checking, find your seats, sit back and relax.

Show starts

3.30pm

Interval

Interval (20 mins)

Show ends

5.10pm (approx)

Post-show shuttle bus

5.10pm – 6.10pm
Operating from Saffron Hall to Audley End Station

Content warnings

Age Guidance 7+

This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.

Location

Saffron Hall

Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4UH

Transport

Shuttle bus

Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.
More info

Additional information

Cloakroom

We are unable to allow any bags into the performance space which are larger than a hand bag or small backpack. Unfortunately our cloakroom will not be in operation.

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