Grieg’s Piano Concerto
A performance by pianist Xu Peng
For the closing of the 2026 Festival, Mayfield offers a feast of colourful music. From late-Victorian England comes Hubert Parry’s Blest Pair of Sirens, a lush choral setting of words by John Milton. Haydn’s ‘Drumroll’ Symphony has been popular since it was premièred in London in 1795 – spoiler alert: it begins with a drumroll. And for the finale of the 2026 Festival Grieg’s celebrated Piano Concerto is played by Xu Peng, Overall Winner of the 2024 Tunbridge Wells International Music Competition.
Mayfield Festival Choir
Ripieno Players
Conductor – Jeremy Summerly
Soloist – Xu Peng
This concert is kindly sponsored by a benefactor who wishes to remain anonymous