Neil Crossland

As part of Southend City Council’s Concert Series.

Neil Crossland is a distinguished British pianist and composer from Yorkshire. His musical journey began at age six, leading him to the Royal College of Music in London, where he earned top prizes in piano and composition. He has performed in prestigious venues such as the Barbican, Queen Elizabeth Hall, and Wigmore Hall, and is particularly noted for his complete performances of Beethoven’s 32 piano sonatas at St James’ Piccadilly. Neil Crossalnd is a recording artist with over 20 recordings including The complete Beethoven piano sonatas as well as works by Schumann, Liszt, and Poulenc.

PROGRAMME
Vivaldi – Cum Dederit from Nisi Nominus
Clementi – Sonata in Bb major (Cadenza by Neil Crossland)
Haydn – Sonata in F major
Beethoven Sonata No 14 op 27 No 2 ‘Moonlight’
Schubert – Allegretto
Rachmaninoff Songs arr. Neil Crossland