The 19th century was a time of seismic developments for the piano, and Paris was at the epicentre of these as many virtuosi made it their home. With this in mind, critically acclaimed pianist Andrew Wright returns to the Fringe, taking an affectionate look through the history of the piano in mid-19th century Paris " from the flair and extravagance of Liszt and his rivals to the eccentricity of Alkan. The recital also includes a collection of preludes by the pianist and considers the significance of improvisation in this bygone era.