The Château de Lourmarin welcomes John Gade, pianist-in-residence, for a piano recital as part of the Summer Music Festival programme.
Dedicated to Chopin and Schubert, this concert brings together two great composers of the Romantic repertoire, between lyricism, expressive intensity and inner depth.
In the heritage setting of the château, this evening invites audiences to listen with sensitivity, carried by the poetry of the piano and the power of great Romantic works.
The first part celebrates Chopin with the Nocturne Op. 48 No. 1 and the Ballade No. 1. Two major works, both intense and expressive, in which the piano reveals the full richness of Romantic lyricism.
Between dramatic tension, poetic freedom and deep nuances, these pieces open up an intimate world, marked by powerful contrasts of emotion.
After the interval, the recital continues with Schubert’s Sonata D. 960. Expansive, luminous and meditative, this final piano sonata by the composer invites a more inward kind of listening, between suspended gentleness and passionate impulses.
Did you know?
Schubert’s Sonata D. 960 is the composer’s final piano sonata. It is often appreciated for its breadth, meditative gentleness and the depth of its musical atmosphere.
Interval
The concert begins at 6 pm, in the heritage setting of the Château de Lourmarin. This early evening time offers a special moment to discover a deeply expressive Romantic programme.
A musical interlude between Chopin and Schubert, ideal for experiencing the festival in a more intimate atmosphere.
Practical information on Piano recital - John Gade
Opening times and periods
Saturday 26 September 2026 from 6 pm.
Price(s)
Full price : 30 €, Reduced price: 12 € (Under 25.), Associate member: 23 €.
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