THERE will be a warm welcome for Scottish pianist Alasdair Beatson when he returns to Dorset and Somerset for the March series of Concerts in the West, starting as always with the coffee concert at Bridport Arts Centre, on Friday 14th at 11.30am.
The tour continues that evening at Ilminster Arts Centre at 7.30, and the final recital is at Crewkerne’s Dance House on Saturday 15th, also starting at 7.30.
The programme includes Eight Variations of a Theme of Beethoven by Ferdinand Ries, Faure’s Theme and Variations and Beethoven’s Appassionata Sonata in F Minor.
Beatson is renowned for his wide repertoire on both modern and historical instruments, from Classical, early Romantic and French music and contemporary composers. He is also a regular member of chamber ensembles and quartets.