RVIPW 2024 - Roscoe and Donohoe Duo
Contact Information
Croston TheatreWestholme School
Meins Road
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB2 6QU
Tel: 07810 504701
Martin Roscoe, much celebrated for his poetic touch and interpretive depth, is joined by lifelong friend, Peter Donohoe, known for his virtuosic brilliance and dynamic stage presence, for an evening of music for two pianos.
Immerse yourself in an evening of musical splendour as these phenomenal musicians journey through an exquisite collection of Romantic masterpieces by Schumann, Rachmaninov and Brahms. To conclude, the programme takes an adventurous turn with Percy Grainger’s Fantasy on themes from Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess”, a spirited fusion of classical and jazz influences sure to electrify the senses.
Pre-Concert talk with Peter Donohoe and Martin Roscoe at 6.30pm / FREE
PROGRAMME
Schumann Andante and Variations for two pianos, Op.46
Rachmaninov Symphonic Dances, Op.45
Brahms Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op.56b, “St. Anthony Variations”
Grainger Fantasy on Themes from Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess”
Tickets: £20.50 (Including 50p booking fee)
Concessions: £16.50 (including 50p booking fee)
July 2024
Road Directions
By car – From M6 Junction 31 take the A59 exit on to Preston New Road, signposted to Blackburn. At the roundabout continue towards Blackburn on the A677, passing Samlesbury Hall on your left. 6 miles from the M6, turn right on to Meins Road and follow directions to the school. After 1 mile along this country road, Westholme School entrance is clearly signposted on your right. Follow the main drive to the large free parking area.
Public Transport Directions
By rail – Blackburn railway station is accessible by taxi 2.7 miles away
Parking: Free parking Some disabled spaces are available adjacent to the Croston Theatre
Approximate journey times by car: Blackburn town centre – 7 mins, 2.7 miles Preston – 20 mins, 10 miles Burnley – 22 mins, 15 miles Leyland – 23 mins, 13 miles Bolton – 30 mins, 15 miles Lytham-St-Annes – 40 mins, 28 miles Lancaster – 40 mins, 33 miles Manchester – 50 mins, 27 miles Liverpool – 57 mins, 43 miles
For details of public transport contact Blackburn Visitor Centre 01254 688040 For information out of normal office hours call Travelines 0871 200 2233 or National Rail 03457 484950.
