IMPORTANT Terms of parking at the RCP carpark adjacent to the church have changed.
For up to date information and alternatives see our Venue Information page.
Ben Cruchley
St. Andrew's Church, Aysgarth
Programme
Bach - Partita in G major, BWV 829
Schubert - Impromptu in G-flat major, op. 90 no. 3
Chopin - Variations on "La ci darem la mano", op.2
Interval
Rachmaninoff - Sonata #1 in D minor, op. 28
Acclaimed by the press for his “charismatic”, “very individual” and “always gripping” playing, Toronto-born, Berlin-based pianist Ben Cruchley is the laureate of the International Telekom Beethoven Competition in Bonn, Germany, as well as the International Grieg Competition in Norway.
He has appeared in prestigious halls such as the Musikverein in Vienna, the Konzerthaus in Berlin, Roy Thompson Hall and the Richard Bradshaw Ampitheatre in Toronto, and the Troldsalen in Norway.
Recent orchestral appearances include the Beethoven Orchestra Bonn, the Narva Symphony Orchestra in Estonia, and the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra. He studied intensively with Dang Thai Son in Montreal and subsequently with Benedetto Lupo at the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome.
Ben is distinguished for the breadth of his musical experience. As a chamber musician, he has collaborated with members of the Lucerne Festival Orchestra, the orchestra of the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, and the Canadian Opera Company. He has considerable experience as an interpreter of contemporary music, including a long-standing engagement with the Ensemble Novecento in Rome. In addition to engagements as an improviser and orchestral arranger, he worked on many occasions as assistant conductor and repetiteur for Toronto-based Opera Atelier.
List of Dates (Page event details)
- Saturday, 12th July 2025 19:30
Further Information
Venue: All of our concerts are at St. Andrew's Church, Aysgarth at 7.30pm.
Parking: IMPORTANT Terms of parking at the RCP carpark adjacent to the church have changed. For up to date information and alternatives see our Venue Information page.
Dogs: A number of people have asked if dogs can be brought to concerts. To save confusion we have decided that only registered assistance dogs will be allowed.
Help to access concerts/help with transport:
Would you love to come to concerts but need help with transport or mobility issues?
We have funding from the 2020 Coop Community Fund aimed at providing transport from different parts of Wensleydale using taxis and minibuses, and if there is sufficient demand a general bus service to and from concerts. If you need help please contact us and we will see what we can do to help. If you need somebody to bring you to a concert we can help by providing a free 'carer' ticket - this is aimed at people who would not otherwise buy a ticket. To discuss your particular needs please call Carol or Liz on 01969 663026.
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