A Century of Piano Music by British Female Composers 1850-1950

Dates
04 March 2025, 10:00am

Venue
Performance Hall

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Hiro Takenouchi sits at the piano wearing a suit and smiles

04 March 2025, 10:00am

Venue
Performance Hall

Tickets
Pay What You Can

Our Pay What You Can model allows you to choose a ticket price that works for you, from £2 to £15, with a free option to ensure our events are accessible to all audience members.

Any donation you are able to make will directly support our talented students and help us to provide a first-class educational experience for this next generation of professional musicians

In celebration of International Women's Day, Hiro Takenouchi showcases a selection of piano compositions by British female composers from 1850 to 1950.

The programme features works by notable figures such as Caroline Reinagle, Helen Hopekirk, Dorothy Howell, Doreen Carwithen and Madeleine Dring. Following this lecture recital, Hiro Takenouchi will work with RCM pianists in a masterclass featuring works by female composers.

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