Classical Meets Jazz
An evening of classical and jazz music at the Sheldonian Theatre, with Sachiko Furuhata-Kersting and guests
If your love of music spans across classical and jazz, this concert is the perfect combination for you.
The concert will be led by Sachiko Furuhata-Kersting, an international concert pianist of breathtaking virtuosity, known for leaving a lasting impression on her audiences.
Sachiko will be joined by special guest, Asaf Sirkis, world class drum phenomenon reminiscent of Jack De Johnette and Tony Williams at the height of their powers and the Bialas Jazz Quartet - Sylwia Bialas with vocals, Frank Harrison on keyboards and organ, and Kevin Glasgow on Electric Bass.
The evening will consist of:
Chopin
Nocturne in C Sharp Minor, Op Posth
Nocturne in D-flat Major, Op. 27, No. 2
Nocturne in C Minor, Op. 48 No 1
Fantasie Impromptu in C Sharp Minor Op. 66
Scherzo No. 2 in B-flat Minor, Op. 31
INTERVAL
Chopin
Etude Op. 25 No .7
Op. 10 No.3 Tristesse
Op. 10 No.4
Op. 10 No.12 Revolutionary
Waltz in B Minor Op. 69 No. 2
Waltz in C Sharp Minor, Op. 64 No. 2
Polonaise No. 6 in A-flat Major Op. 53 ("Heroic")
Born in Yokohama, Japan, Sachiko took her first piano lesson aged 3 and later completed her piano degree at the Academy of Music in Tokyo.
She continued her studies in Germany at the Academy of Music Detmold and the Robert Schumann Academy in Dusseldorf.
Ticket Information
Full price: £25
Concessions: £20 / £15 / £10
To purchase tickets please visit www.ticketsoxford.com or telephone +44 (0) 1865 305305
Performance Information
Entrance time: 6.45pm
Latecomers are permitted until 8.15pm
Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes with an interval at 8.15pm. The performance is scheduled to end at approximately 10.15pm.
