Shostakovich Preludes & Fugues
Thu, Nov 13
|Performance Hall, Royal College of Music
Immerse yourself in Shostakovich’s 24 Preludes and Fugues, a monumental cycle for solo piano.
Time & Location
Nov 13, 2025, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Performance Hall, Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 2BS, UK
About the event
Irena will be performing two of Shostakovich's Preludes and Fugues (no.9 in E major & no.10 in C# minor) as a part of this special event at the Royal College of Music:
Immerse yourself in Shostakovich’s 24 Preludes and Fugues, a monumental cycle for solo piano.
Inspired by JS Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier, this set explores all major and minor keys, with subtle references to Bach woven throughout. Composed at remarkable speed – just three days per piece – these works range from introspective to exuberant.
Drop in at any time during this four-hour concert for a unique journey through Shostakovich’s masterful homage to Baroque form.
TICKETS: https://www.rcm.ac.uk/events/details/?id=3466656
(Accessible 'Pay What You Can' tickets, including a free option)