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Bernard d'Ascoli first came to major public attention in 1981 when, following his Third Prize in the Leeds International Piano Competition, he made his London debut both in recital and with orchestra and recorded the Liszt sonata for EMI. He subsequently made his first visit to Horsham Music Circle in 1983 and returns this season for the sixth time having thrilled audiences here previously.

Following the Leeds success he was soon performing in many of the world's most prestigious venues including Amsterdam (Concertgebouw), Vienna (Musikverein), Geneva and the Sydney Opera House. He has performed with most British orchestras and overseas ensembles and participated in international festivals. In 2000 he was a special guest of the Sydney Olympic festivities, appearing at the Opera House both as recitalist and soloist. More recently he has performed with the English Chamber Orchestra, London Mozart Players and in Oxford, Cheltenham and Chichester. Last year Bernard d'Ascoli was given a three day tribute to his achievements as an international artist in the "Marseille-Provence, cultural capital of Europe"festivities.

For the 200th Anniversary of César Franck?s birth Bernard presents the composers who inspired Franck. Bach-Busoni: Choral "Nun komm der heiden heiland?, Beethoven: Sonata N° 31 in A flat major Op. 110, Chopin: Polonaise in f# minor Op. 44 and Liszt: Ballade N° 2 in B minor will pave the way to his monumental Prélude Chorale and Fugue, which will conclude the recital. A concert grand piano will be supplied by Steinways for the occasion.

Cash payments will be accepted at the concert for Interval refreshments and Programmes.

Remaining aware of Covid-19 we advise using the sanitiser provided, consider still wearing a face mask at the venues and non-attendance if you have any symptoms.

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Causeway,

Horsham,

West Sussex,

England,

RH12 1HE.