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Alistair McGowan - Introductions to Classical Piano
A brand new show which brings together all Alistair McGowan’s talents.
He plays tracks from the album and some other short classics piano pieces: from Gershwin to Grieg, Mompou to Mendelssohn, Satie to Schubert. In between the pieces, he will talk a little about history of each piece, the composer and his own connection to the music.
WHY? Expect a lot of beautiful music (with the odd mistake!), some interesting stories and a sprinkling of his trademark impressions
Courtyard Theatre
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