Returning to Music Toronto for a third appearance, British pianist Danny Driver brings his exceptional artistry to a program of waltzes and variations spanning three centuries. George Frideric Handel’s elegant Suite No. 5, Maurice Ravel’s shimmering Valses nobles et sentimentales, and Morton Feldman’s spare Variations lead to the evening’s centerpiece, Ludwig van Beethoven’s monumental Diabelli Variations. Rarely heard in concert, this astonishing cycle of 33 variations transforms a simple waltz into an imaginative and profound work in the piano repertoire, offering a special experience in a Beethoven anniversary year.
“Impossible to overestimate Driver’s impeccable technique and musicianship.” — Gramophone
Single tickets: $60 - $65
Arts Workers: $20 – please purchase at the door or call the TOLive box office at 416-366-7723 and select options 1-1 to speak with a box office specialist.
Students and minors: Free with request
Adults (up to 2) accompanying minors (free): Half price
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Please note, these concerts may not be suitable for children under 7.
Program
George Frideric Handel
Suite No. 5 in E major, HWV 430
Maurice Ravel
Valses nobles et sentimentales
Morton Feldman
Variations
Ludwig van Beethoven
33 Variations on a Waltz by Diabelli, Op. 120