Tuesday 14 October 2008
Benjamin Grosvenor Pianist

"Music flows from his young hands" - Daily Telegraph; "Grosvenor is already a formidable musician" - Evening Standard; "...a young performer whose innate musicianship matches or even outstrips a formidable technique... [a] genuine phenomenon" - icBirmingham.co.uk

Widely regarded, at age 15, as one of the most gifted young pianists in the world, Benjamin first came to prominence as the outstanding winner age 11 of the Keyboard Final of the 2004 BBC Young Musician Competition.

Benjamin made his Carnegie Hall debut in 2006, performing Ravel’s G major concerto to acclaim, while further international debuts followed in Brazil and the Czech Republic in the Chopin 2nd Concerto, with the latter performance drawing the headline “Genius sets a very high benchmark”, the review commenting that “all present knowledgeable of music knew they were hearing a kind of miracle”.

Go to his website | More information at Benjamin Grosvenor's Feature Page

 Wednesday 26 November 2008
Damian Thantrey Baritone

“ No praise can be excessive for Damian Thantrey whose singing was a tour de force of versatility” The Sunday Telegraph; "Damian Thantrey filled the hall with his richly coloured, expressive singing" Opera Magazine

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More at Damian's Feature Page

Tuesday 27 January 2009
Ani Batikian with Gusztáv Fenyő Violin and Piano

"...a wonderful violinist despite her youth."
Michael Tumelty, The Herald

Armenian violinist Ani Batikian was only 15 years old when she entered the Yerevan State Conservatoire, being the youngest student ever to study there.

More information at Ani Batikian Feature Page

Wednesday 25 February 2009
¡Canto vivo! Soprano and Guitar

“.a privilege to hear.” - The Scotsman; "Claire Debono and Simon Thacker are a consummate double act, her beautifully clear, sweet toned soprano voice well matched by his superb guitar playing." Glasgow Herald

One of Classical music's most exciting duos, ¡Canto vivo! features the stunning voice of Maltese soprano Claire Debono and virtuoso playing of Scottish guitarist Simon Thacker. Guitar and voice is one of the most intimate, sensuous and affecting combinations and ¡Canto vivo! have been delighting audiences across Britain for over six years.

Go to their website | More information at ¡Canto vivo! Feature Page

Tuesday 24 March 2009
Alba Quartet String Quartet

“Scotland is indeed fortunate to have a young Quartet of this calibre which is prepared to work tirelessly for the advancement of chamber music on all levels.” Ioan Davies

The Alba Quartet is a young, vibrant Scottish-based ensemble, which is fast establishing itself as one of Scotland's premier quartets, playing alongside the Fejes and Edinburgh Quartets. They are off to China in 2009 as well as playing for us.

Go to there website | More information at Alba Quartet's Feature Page

Tuesday 19 May 2009
Ashley Wass Piano

"…thoroughbred who possesses the enviable gift to turn almost anything he plays into pure gold".
Gramaphone Magazine

Ashley Wass is firmly established as one of the leading performers of his generation. Only the second British pianist in 20 years to reach the finals of the Leeds Piano Competition (2000), he is also the only British pianist to have won First Prize at the London International Piano Competition (1997). He appeared in the ‘Rising Stars’ series at the 2001 Ravinia Festival and is also a former BBC New Generation Artist.

More information at Ashley Wass - Feature Page