Mahan Esfahani
Handel & Scarlatti for harpsichord

‘Such virtuosity and disarming presentation suggests that Esfahani could inspire a whole new appreciation of the instrument.’ – The Guardian
‘Exhaustingly brilliant.’ – New York Times
Programme:
GF Handel Sonata in G minor, HWV 580
Chaconne in G major, HWV 435
D Scarlatti Sonata in G minor, K 8
Sonata in E major, K 20
Sonata in A minor, K 54
Sonata in Minor, K 213
Sonata in D major, K 214
Handel Suite No. 1 in B flat major, HWV 434
Scarlatti Sonata in E minor, K 263;
Sonata in E major, K 264
Handel Suite No. 7 in G minor, HWV 432
Buxton International Festival
Sun, 12 July 2026
St John's Church, Buxton
5:30pm
£30 - £35
Full Event Details
Mahan Esfahani is the first harpsichordist in a generation whose work spans virtually all areas of classical music-making, including acclaimed performances of standard repertoire, collaborations with composers, and international symphony appearances with major orchestras. He was a BBC New Generation Artist, Borletti-Buitoni prize winner, three-time Gramophone nominee, and Wigmore Medal recipient in 2022.
‘Such virtuosity and disarming presentation suggests that Esfahani could inspire a whole new appreciation of the instrument.’ – The Guardian
‘Exhaustingly brilliant.’ – New York Times
Programme:
GF Handel Sonata in G minor, HWV 580
Chaconne in G major, HWV 435
D Scarlatti Sonata in G minor, K 8
Sonata in E major, K 20
Sonata in A minor, K 54
Sonata in Minor, K 213
Sonata in D major, K 214
Handel Suite No. 1 in B flat major, HWV 434
Scarlatti Sonata in E minor, K 263;
Sonata in E major, K 264
Handel Suite No. 7 in G minor, HWV 432
Venue Details & Map
Location
St John's Church, Buxton
6 St John's Rd, Buxton SK17 6XN
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