Sunday 18 January 2026, 3.30pm
- Saffron Hall
- Good availability
- Tiered seating
Paul Lewis
Paul LewisPresented by Saffron Hall
Paul Lewis’ brand of elegant, stylish musicianship has always embraced different musical epochs.
Here, he draws contrasts and connections in an imaginative programme that spans nearly two hundred years. Mozart’s refined, crystalline purity and the ravishing textures and improvisatory freedom of Poulenc may seem worlds apart, but these two master pianists are linked by a rule-breaking ingenuity, delight in musical mischief-making, and brilliantly idiomatic writing for their own instrument. Mozart’s twists and turns catch us off guard, his stormy minor-key sonata looks to Beethoven and beyond; Poulenc pays affable homage to Schubert amongst his perky, tender, irreverent miniatures; there may be more that links them than first appears. Debussy’s bittersweet keyboard tone poem provides an atmospheric musical bridge.
Supporters
This concert is made possible by an anonymous donor
Performance information
Running time
Content warnings
Age Guidance 7+
This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.
Booking information
Seating style
This event has tiered stalls and balcony seating
Discounts
Transport
Shuttle bus
Pre-show shuttle bus will be operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance
Programme and performers
Programme
- Mozart Sonata in C major K.330 22 mins
- Poulenc Improvisations Nos. 7-12 10 mins
- Debussy L’Isle Joyeuse 7 mins
- Poulenc Improvisations Nos. 1-6 & 13-15 15 mins
- Mozart Sonata in C minor K457 21 mins
Performers
- Paul Lewis piano
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Information for your visit
Sunday 18 January 2026, 3.30pm
Schedule
All timings are approximate and will be updated closer to the show date. Please check the website on the day of the performance for up-to-date information.
Latecomers can usually be admitted at a suitable gap within the performance.
Pre-show shuttle bus
2.30pm - 3.30pm
Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.
When to arrive
2.30pm - 3.15pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.
Foyer opens
2.30pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the auditorium opens.
Auditorium opens
3pm
Get your tickets ready for checking, find your seats, sit back and relax.
Show starts
3.30pm
Show ends
To be confirmed
Post-show shuttle bus
Operating from Saffron Hall to Audley End Station
Content warnings
Age Guidance 7+
This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.
Location
Saffron Hall
Transport
Shuttle bus
Additional information
Drinks
Cloakroom
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