Khatia Buniatishvili / Academy of St Martin in the Fields

Dramatic Works and Big Emotions

Khatia Buniatishvili is famous for her highly emotional approach to playing the piano and her ability to reveal the inner dramatic core of any particular work. Bearing this in mind, the choice of pieces for her concert with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields is absolutely perfect. Both the »Sad Waltz« and the »Scene with Cranes« by Sibelius originated in the world of theatre and offer plenty of opportunity for dramatic impact. Haydn’s Farewell Symphony incorporates theatrical elements into the performance itself as the players leave the stage one by one in the final movement in a resourceful attempt by the composer to signal to his employer that his tired musicians need some time off from their duties. Mozart’s piano concertos can also be equally as dramatic as his operas. Buniatishvili’s concert is guaranteed to be a thrilling rollercoaster ride of big emotions interspersed with moments of dark introspection and bright musical humour.