We’re thrilled that our 2024 first prize winner, Curtis Phill Hsu, returns to Sussex this summer for a special picnic recital in the delightful surroundings of Fairlight Hall, just outside Hastings. Still riding high on his triumphant win at this year’s competition, Curtis offers the chance to hear a more intimate side of his playing with a full-length recital programme of works by Schumann, Liszt, Mozart and Debussy. Our Artistic Director, Vanessa Latarche, will introduce Curtis to the audience and conduct a brief Q&A with him.

Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy beforehand in the beautiful gardens, or buy an inclusive package which includes your ticket and a sit-down lunch on the terrace. What better way to pass a summer afternoon?

Limited cover of audience seating area will be provided in the event of bad weather.

SCHUMANN Fantasie in C major, Op 17

I. Durchaus phantastisch und leidenschaftlich vorzutragen

FRANZ LISZT Sonata in B minor, S 178

extended interval

MOZART Sonata No 10 in C major, K 330

I. Allegro moderato

II. Andante cantabile

III. Allegretto

DEBUSSY from Preludes Book I:

II. Voiles

III. La vent dans la plaine

VII. Ce qu’a vu le vent d’ouest

LISZT Sonetto 104 del Petrarca

Gardens open from 12 noon

Recital 2.30pm

Tickets £30 + booking fee

Under 18s accompanied by a paying adult – free (but booking essential)

Lunch + ticket package £85