Peter Cartwright Piano Recital - The Architect and the Sleepwalker
Sun Sep 15, 15:00 - Sun Sep 15, 17:00
Northwards House, Parktown, Johannesburg
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In a programme aptly titled The Architect and the Sleepwalker, critically acclaimed South African pianist presents music by Alexander Johnson, Ludwig van Beethoven (the architect), and Franz Schubert (the sleepwalker):
- Three Incantations - Alexander Johnson
- Sonata No. 21 in C major 'Waldstein' - L. van Beethoven
- Sonata No. 19 in C minor - F. Schubert
Franz Schubert’s monumental Sonata in C minor, written during his final years before his untimely death at the age of 31 and dealing with the difficult concept of lateness – it is known that Schubert knew he did not have much time left and he writes here often as in the dreamlike state of a sleepwalker, a description borrowed from renowned pianist Alfred Brendel.
Peter Cartwright is a distinguished South African pianist known for his versatile performances at festivals and concert venues across South Africa, the UK, USA, Zimbabwe, and Botswana. With a deep commitment to South African music, Peter has recorded works by prominent composers such as Andile Khumalo, Jeanne Zaidel-Rudolph, Carlo Mombelli, and others. His recent notable projects include the award-winning African Bird album with flautist Khanyisile Mthetwa, which garnered two South African Music Awards in 2022, and The Dusk of Day, a collection of African art songs. In 2021, he participated in the world premiere video recording of Carl Czerny’s Nonette for piano and chamber ensemble. Peter's international acclaim includes a well-received recital of British composers' works at the English Music Festival in Dorchester-on-Thames with violinist Rupert Marshall-Luck.
Peter is a regular performer at prestigious festivals, including the National Arts Festival, Wakkerstroom Music Festival, and Jazz and Classical Encounters. His performances have been featured on local media platforms such as Classic FM, RSG, and SABC. In addition to his performing career, Peter is dedicated to education, serving on the practical staff of the Music Department at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. He holds a PhD from the same institution, where he studied under the guidance of Prof Malcolm Nay and Pauline Nossel.