Leigh Harrold has had a big week. First he goes and wins the Hugh D. T. Williamson Prize (first prize pianist) in the 2014 Mietta Song Competition, and then he stars in the first concert of the year for The Firm; the 102nd since inception. Continuing to be the best value concert in town, The Firm’s stellar 2014 program unfolds over five concerts on the Elder Hall stage, sharing the common theme of “The Waltz”.
The Firm’s final concert of the year showcased Leigh Harrold’s piano awesomeness, and some pretty amazing compositions.
Friendship and pleasure are key philosophies of the Kegelstatt Ensemble. Their objective to discover and present rare and great chamber music was achieved with their interesting choice of works, with the overarching theme of “Rejoice”.
The music of Franz Schubert, the Austrian composer whom The Firm have been honouring in their 2013 concert season, was this time presented by the talented Robert MacFarlane (tenor) and the equally skilled Leigh Harrold on piano.
For their fist concert of the year The Firm presented soprano, Greta Bradman, and pianist, Leigh Harrold, accompanying her in an evening of vocal works.