Featured Composer – Francis Pott

The acclaimed cellist, Joseph Spooner, presents the world premiere of ‘This is the Morning’ (2016) by Francis Pott, alongside a performance of Pott’s Cello Sonata (1995, rev. 2001), with Francis Pott himself at the piano.

“Spooner is an excellent cellist and his opulent tones can tug at the listener’s heartstrings. He uses a huge gradation of dynamics and can produce a sound that speaks directly to the emotions” – Fanfare (2013)

Joseph Spooner (cello), Francis Pott (piano)
Programme:
Francis Pott (b. 1957): Cello Sonata (1995, rev. 2001) London Premiere
Francis Pott: This is the Morning (2016) World Premiere