Programme
Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849)
Three Mazurkas Op. 59
Barcarolle Op.60
Three Waltzes Op.64
Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op.52
Musician Biographies
Born in London of Ukrainian and Polish heritage, Margaret Fingerhut has a distinguished career which has taken her all over the world. As a concerto soloist she has appeared with all of the UK’s major orchestras in venues such as the Royal Festival Hall, Royal Albert Hall and the Barbican. She is often heard on BBC Radio 3 and Classic FM and many radio stations worldwide.
Her acclaimed and extensive discography reflects her long-standing fascination with exploring lesser-known repertoire, including works by Bax, Berkeley, Bloch, Dukas, Falla, Finzi, Grieg, Howells, Leighton, Novák, Stanford and Suk as well as several pioneering collections of Russian and French piano music. Two of her Bax recordings were short-listed for Gramophone awards, and her disc of solo piano music by Tansman was awarded the “Diapason D’Or” in France. Her CD of encores Endless Song was Featured Album of the Week on Classic FM and was selected as “Editor's Choice” in Pianist. Her most recent recording Ukraine – A Piano Portrait has been listed as “Unmissable” in Gramophone.
In 2019 Margaret undertook a major recital tour, devising and performing a special programme of words and music called Far from the Home I Love across the UK to raise money for refugees. She recently collaborated with a young Ukrainian filmmaker to produce a powerful video which raised money for emergency vehicles in Ukraine. Margaret was awarded an MBE in the 2024 New Year Honours in recognition of her services to music and charitable fundraising.
Donations
Chichester Cathedral's Lunchtime Concert series is self-supporting, and thrives through the generosity of its audiences. While there is no charge for admission, we suggest a minimum donation of £3 per person, with Gift Aid applied if possible. Donations can be made in the retiring collection, in the Cathedral, at our Visitor’s Desk or at various donation points, using cash, card and contactless or using the button below.
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Lunchtime Concerts take place every Tuesday at 1.10pm during term-time, our talented performers come from across the UK and occasionally overseas, to delight our audiences with music from Beethoven to Chopin, Elgar to Mozart and more.