Sunday, February 25th, 2024
Steven Osborne (piano)
Jersey Arts Centre
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Steven Osbourne’s musical insight and integrity underpin idiomatic interpretations of varied repertoire that have won him fans around the world. The extent of his range is demonstrated by his 41 recordings for Hyperion, which have earned numerous awards, and he was made OBE for his services to music in the 2022 New Year Honours. A thoughtful and curious musician, he has served as Artist-in-Residence at Wigmore Hall and Bath International Music Festival, and is often invited to curate festivals, including at Antwerp’s DeSingel, and for Antwerp Symphony Orchestra. He is a regular visitor to the BBC Proms, having performed there 15 times. The Observer described him as “ a player in absolute service to the composer”. Programme includes: Schubert: Sonata for Piano No.21 in B flat major D960 Monk: Railroad (Travel Song) Osborne: Improvisation Peterson (trans. Osborne): Indiana