Lunchtime Concert: Margaret Fingerhut, piano

Organised by : Chichester Cathedral

Programme

Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849)
Three Mazurkas Op. 59
Barcarolle Op.60  
Three Waltzes Op.64 
Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op.52 

Biography

Born in London of Ukrainian and Polish heritage, Margaret Fingerhut has a distinguished career which has taken her all over the world. As a concerto soloist she has appeared with all of the UKs major orchestras in venues such as the Royal Festival Hall, Royal Albert Hall and the Barbican. She is often heard on BBC Radio 3 and Classic FM and many radio stations worldwide. 

Her acclaimed and extensive discography reflects her long-standing fascination with exploring lesser-known repertoire, including works by Bax, Berkeley, Bloch, Dukas, Falla, Finzi, Grieg, Howells, Leighton, Novák, Stanford and Suk as well as several pioneering collections of Russian and French piano music. Two of her Bax recordings were short-listed for Gramophone awards, and her disc of solo piano music by Tansman was awarded the Diapason DOr in France. Her CD of encores Endless Song was Featured Album of the Week on Classic FM and was selected as Editor's Choice in Pianist. Her most recent recording Ukraine A Piano Portrait has been listed as Unmissable in Gramophone. 

In 2019 Margaret undertook a major recital tour, devising and performing a special programme of words and music called Far from the Home I Love across the UK to raise money for refugees. She recently collaborated with a young Ukrainian filmmaker to produce a powerful video which raised money for emergency vehicles in Ukraine.  Margaret was awarded an MBE in the 2024 New Year Honours in recognition of her services to music and charitable fundraising. 

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.