Following its acclaimed debut in 2024, the prestigious Edinburgh International Royal Mile Piano Series returns with a complete cycle of Beethoven’s 32 Piano Sonatas, performed across the 2025–26 season. Showcasing exceptional talent from leading UK and international pianists, each recital offers a unique perspective on some of the most profound and beloved works in the piano repertoire.
Featuring
Phillip James Leslie (piano)
Programme
BEETHOVEN - Piano Sonata No. 31 in A-flat major, Op. 110
DEBUSSY - Preludes Book 1
III. Le vent dans la plaine
IV. «Les sons et les parfums tournent dans l'air du soir»
VI. Des pas sur la neige
VII. Ce qu'a vu le vent d'ouest
CHOPIN - Ballade No. 3 in Ab major Op. 47
BARTOK - Piano Sonata Sz.80
I. Allegro Moderato
II. Sostenuto e pesante
III. Allegro Molto
About
Praised for his sense “culture and refinement” by the Liszt Society, British pianist Phillip Leslie is a thought- provoking artist and has received considerable acclaim for his performances across the UK and Europe. He has been described by ESM as a “tour-de-force” and his recent concert engagements include the Teatro Marcello, Steinway Hall, St John’s Smith Square, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Castellon Auditorio & the Wigmore Hall.
Named a Park Lane Group Artist (alumni include John Ogdon & Jacqueline du Pré) in 2018, he made his Southbank Centre debut as part of Southbank International Festival in 2019 in a program of works by Knussen & Boulez. A champion of British repertoire and contemporary music, Phillip has performed works by Kenneth Leighton on BBC Radio and given numerous world premiere performances.
Programme
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