Anna Fedorova visited Shrewsbury in October 2021 and performed in the beautiful church of St Alkmunds to a capacity audience who gave a standing ovation at the end of her recital. She started her recital with a ravishing performance of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata before playing a selection of Nocturnes and Waltzes by Chopin...
Chopin: Waltz Op. 18 in E flat major
Chopin: Nocturne in C# minor, Op.27 No.1
Chopin: Nocturne in Db major Op.27, No.2
Chopin: Waltz Op. 34 No. 1 in A major
Chopin: Waltz Op. 34 No. 2 in A minor
Chopin: Waltz Op. 34 No. 3 in F major
After the intermission, Anna played all four Chopin Ballades, an unusual achievement in a single recital, and not for the faint-hearted! These are some of the most passionate and technically challenging of Chopin's works. Late autumn sunshine proved troublesome, but nothing a few strong volunteers from the audience couldn't sort out by moving the piano! This was a fabulous recital from a pianist rated in the top 10 world classical pianists. Her passion and modesty won the audience's heart.