‘Violinist Chloë Hanslip and pianist Danny Driverare the perfect pair’  The Times

Alongside busy solo careers, Chloë Hanslip and Danny Driver have enjoyed a flourishing partnership since 2011. They perform together extensively across the UK and internationally, with frequent live BBC broadcasts from Wigmore Hall and LSO St Luke’s. Their programme pairs two of JS Bach’s violin and keyboard sonatas with Shostakovich – a selection of his Op. 34 Preludes, and his haunted, and haunting, Violin Sonata.

Programme

J S Bach Sonata in E major for violin and keyboard, BWV 1016

D Shostakovich Preludes, Op. 34 (selection, transcribed for violin and piano)

J S Bach Sonata for violin and keyboard in A major BWV 1015

D Shostakovich Violin Sonata, Op. 134

Dates

20 Jul 2025

3pm - 5pm (including an interval)

Price

£27 - £32

Concessions: £10 tickets are available for under 35 year olds who are part of the Friends of BIF's Next Gen Scheme.

Venue

St John's Church

Booking Details

Dates, times & booking

  • Sun 20 Jul 2025 3.00pm - 5.00pm Book
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