Pianist Libby Burgess is undertaking a monumental challenge, performing Bach’s epic “48” in every one of England’s 48 counties, to raise funds for musical charities. The opportunity to hear them in Cornwall will be spread across four concerts between 10th – 12th March.

Bach’s “48”, also known as The Well-Tempered Clavier is a masterpiece of Western art, only rarely performed in its entirety. Each of the 48 preludes and fugues lasts only a few minutes, but they explore a wealth of characters, styles, and moods, journeying through the whole gamut of human emotional experience.

Bach wrote this magnificent collection “for the benefit and use of the musical youth eager to learn, as well as for the special pastime of those already skilful in this study.” Inspired by Bach’s dedication, Project 48 is supporting the charities Help Musicians, Live Music Now, Future Talent and Youth Music; between them they help hundreds of thousands of musicians every year, offering financial support, creating opportunities, addressing inequalities, and altogether safeguarding the future of the music world.

Libby Burgess is well-known on concert stages across Britain, playing in the country’s major halls and festivals, on Radio 3, and on a range of recordings. Praised by The Observer for her ‘warm, sensitive pianism’, she collaborates with many of the UK’s finest instrumentalists and singers when not taking on crazy country-wide solo projects. Libby is Artistic Director of New Paths Music, is Co-Artistic Director with Martin Roscoe of the Beverley Chamber Music Festival, was formerly Head of Keyboard at Eton College, and is also in demand as coach, speaker and writer.

Audiences can join Libby for these special performances on:

Friday 10th March
Chycara House, nr Carnon Downs

Saturday 11th March
The Old School, Stoke Climsland at 11am
Lavethan Barn nr Blisland at 4.30pm. A Cornish cream tea and a chance to explore the gardens in included in the ticket price.

Sunday 12th March
Chapel Street Methodist Church, Penzance at 3pm. Tea will be served at 4.20pm, followed by a Masterclass with students Jago James, Ben Pitchell and Julian Tozer at 5pm.

Tickets for Libby Burgess can be booked through the Carn to Cove website: www.carntocove.co.uk