Date/time: Tuesday 3 November 2026, 7–8:15pm
Venue: JW3, 341-351 Finchley Road, London NW3 6ET

Following her captivating and hugely enjoyable presentation in May, Ruth Waterman chooses a few more of Beethoven’s
miraculous Bagatelles for piano to illustrate how a performer tries to reach the heart of the music. It’s not just a question of learning the notes. It’s also knowing whether to race ahead or drag one’s feet, march steadily or sway deliciously. It’s knowing how to tease out the dramatic, the delicate, the confident, the fearful, the wit – and how to navigate the emotional journey from first note to last. Internationally recognised as musician, artist and writer, Ruth Waterman is ideally placed to explore the creative aspects of bringing great music to life.

Tickets: £17
Box Office: https://www.jw3.org.uk/whats-on/the-art-of-performance-with-ruth-waterman-mn2x