Tuesday 21 October 2.00 pm
Patrick Hemmerlé (piano)
Scriabin: Sonata no 2 in G sharp minor Op 19 (11')
Andante / Presto
Lyapunov:'Nuit d'été' from Transcendental Etudes Op 11 no 5 (10')
Ligeti: 'Vertige' from Etudes Book II no 9 (3')
Rachmaninov: Etude-tableau in A minor Op 39 no 6 (3')
Kapustin: Etude opus 68 no 1 for the minor seconds (2')
Tchesnokov: Etude 'La Neige II' (7')
Liszt: 'Chasse-Neige' from Transcendental Etudes no 12 (6')
Chopin: Sonata no 2 in B flat minor Op 35 'Funeral March' (25')
Grave-Doppio Movimento / Scherzo / Lento / Presto
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Patrick Hemmerlé is a French pianist based in Cambridge, UK, known for his intellectually rich programming, technical mastery, and commitment to rediscovering overlooked repertoire. Trained at the Conservatoire de Paris, where he won First Prize under Billy Eidi, Hemmerlé went on to study with several distinguished pianists including Joaquín Soriano and Eric Heidsieck, shaping a style that combines French elegance with analytical depth.
Hemmerlé's performances span major cultural centres across Europe, China, and the United States. As Musician-in-Residence at Clare Hall, University of Cambridge, he curates the Intimate Engagements concert series and regularly gives masterclasses and lecture-recitals. His programming often explores large-scale cycles—such as the 24 Chopin Études or Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier—and unusual pairings, including Beethoven's Diabelli Variations alongside Bach's Goldberg Variations. These innovative formats have earned him praise for both conceptual originality and interpretive insight.
He is a passionate advocate for underrepresented composers such as Novak, Roger-Ducasse, and Tchesnokov, several of whom feature in his discography on labels including Orpheus and Indésens. His 2023 recording project paired Bach with Fischer's Ariadne Musica, highlighting the deep connections between these two composers.
Alongside his performance career, Patrick Hemmerlé is a dedicated teacher and musical thinker. He gives masterclasses and lecture-recitals in the UK and France, and his academic role at Cambridge allows him to engage students and audiences in discussions about structure, interpretation, and musical context. His concerts often include spoken introductions or in-depth programme notes that reflect his commitment to fostering deeper listening.
Critics have praised Hemmerlé's performances for their “sheer brilliance and intellectual strength,” often drawing comparisons to pianists like Nelson Freire and Guiomar Novaes. Whether in recital, on disc, or in the lecture hall, he offers audiences an experience that is as thoughtful as it is musically compelling.
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