Christopher Johnston, piano

Chichester Cathedral's popular lunchtime concerts take place on Tuesdays at 1.10pm during term time, in the spectacular setting of the Cathedral Nave. They are free and last approximately 50 minutes. There is a retiring collection.

Christopher Johnston is an award-winning pianist, arranger and educator. He holds an MA in Music Performance from the University of Chichester, which he obtained in 2015. Since completing his degree, Christopher has performed across the country as a soloist, as well as working with other musicians as an accompanist and session musician.

Programme:

from Venezia e Napoli (Venice and Naples), S. 159 by Franz Liszt (1811 – 1886)

1. Gondoliera
2. Canzone
3. Tarantella

from Estampes (Postcards), L.100 by Claude Debussy (1862 – 1918)

1. Pagodes
2. La soiree dans Grenade

from Eight Concert Etudes, Op. 40 by Nikolai Kapustin (1937 – 2020)

5. Raillery
6. Pastoral

2. Reverie
3. Toccatina

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.