Nicholas McCarthy | piano

Sunday 29 March 2026
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Starts: 11:00am
The Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate
Tickets £ 21.00 - £ 25.00
A pianist playing the piano and conducting the orchestra at the same time. There is someone playing the flute and some violinists behind him.

“Left -hand Virtuoso of our time”, Pianist Magazine

“His amazing display of prowess, stamina and determined energy was nothing but dazzling”, The Times

Nicholas McCarthy, the world’s only one-handed concert pianist, began his remarkable journey at age 14. He started with adapted two-handed repertoire before discovering the often overlooked works of left-hand-alone piano, over 3,000 compositions exist for solo left hand. Nicholas has since become a passionate advocate for this repertoire, collaborating with ABRSM to create the first-ever one-handed piano syllabus.

Join Nicholas for a captivating and atmospheric chamber music concert spanning the precision of Bach to the rich textures of Wagner, offering something to indulge every taste.

Virtuosic. Unforgettable. Inspiring.

This concert is part of Harrogate International Sunday Series. Sip your morning coffee while world-class musicians perform chamber music at the Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate. It’s the perfect chance to experience exceptional artistry, meet fellow music lovers, and be part of something truly special.

Tickets available on the door – subject to availability.

 

All ticket holders can join Nicholas for a free post-concert talk following the performance, please book your free ticket for the post-concert talk here.

 

Scriabin Prelude and Nocturne for left hand
Wagner arr. Liszt and Wittgenstein  Isolde’s Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde
Strauss arr. Mann Morgen!
Reinecke Sonata in C minor
Julie Cooper Galilean Moons
Schubert arr. Liszt and Zichy  Erlkönig
Bach arr. Brahms Chaconne from Partita No. 2 in D minor
Bartók Study for the left hand
“McCarthy is a fine pianist and makes the piano sing with a generous tone…the aural deception is complete and one listens in utter disbelief”
Gramophone Magazine

Access

If you have access requirements, or need specific Wheelchair space please call our box office on 01423 562303 who will be able to advise you about the best seats for your needs and any concessions not available online.

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