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Red Violin Festival: Sound Out Leeds - Roma Violin

Antal Zalai – violin

Adam Heron – piano

A unique musical partnership between a classical violin virtuoso of Roma (gypsy) background, and a brilliantly talented and thoughtful pianist of Nigerian-Filipino descent, sharing their friendship and heritage through music.

Programme:

Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges - Unpublished Violin Sonatas (selection)

Pablo de Sarasate – Zigeunerweisen

Red Violin Festival: In Harmony - Opera North Violinists

A range of In Harmony Opera North, Young Musicians Studio, and Youth Orchestra students perform works for young violinists in ‘Celebration of the Violin’ presented by Madeleine Mitchell, with slides of great violin paintings by Picasso, Matisse, Dufy, Chagall and others alongside the performances.

Also featuring 21-year-old Royal College of Music violinist Shing Hong Chow performing Virtuosic pieces*

Programme:

Peter Maxwell Davies - Sanday Tunes

Malcolm Singer - Suite from the Shtetl

Red Violin Festival: CAERUS Quartet, London to Paris - A Journey of Contrasts

CAERUS Quartet:

Jonian Ilias Kadesha - violin

Pablo Hernán Benedi - violin/viola

Lily Francis - viola/violin

Vashti Hunter - cello

London to Paris - A Journey of Contrasts

The CAERUS Quaret presents highly contrasting music from France and England. The programme focuses on Benjamin Britten's epic second string quartet whihc is paired with Henry Purcell's Fantasias whose influence can be heard in the Britten.

Programme:

Brudenell Piano Sessions @ Leeds City Museum

Since its beginnings for Piano Day in March 2018, Brudenell Piano Sessions has grown into a consistently captivating, regular part of Leeds’ thriving music scene. Celebrating the wide variety of music composed for and performed on the piano, each show offers curious music fans an opportunity to make new musical discoveries; experience a range of genres and musical styles combined together in one lineup; to challenge perceptions about what, where and how certain forms of music can be encountered - all in a relaxed, friendly, engaging and inviting atmosphere.

How to Play a Pianodrome

The creators of the Pianodrome present an evening of musical innovation in their extraordinary amphitheatre made entirely from pianos.

Leeds International Piano Competition ‘Artists in Resonance’ and Pianodrome Creators Tim Vincent-Smith and Matt Wright host an evening of musical innovation in their amphitheatre made entirely from pianos. 

Their band S!nk’s improvisatory interplay, described as ’near telepathic’, is the key to unlocking new secrets of the Pianodrome as a performance space, interactive sculpture and instrument in its own right. 

The Stars of Channel 4's The Piano

Join us for an unforgettable night as The Leeds International Piano Competition, Pianodrome, and Classic FM proudly present 'Stars of Channel 4's The Piano'! The evening will feature performances from Lucy and Brad, the sensational winners of Channel 4's hit show, The Piano. Witness their extraordinary talent live, alongside other brilliant stars from the show. Classic FM’s own Tim Lihoreau will not only host the evening but also join the pianists on stage for exclusive performances and captivating interviews.

Music from the Movies: Candlelight Concert

Join us in Harewood’s magnificent Gallery for an exclusive evening of music from the movies, surrounded by candlelight.

Featuring music from Hans Zimmer and John Williams, sit back and soak in the magical atmosphere, whilst you listen to classic film scores from Jurassic Park to Intersellar.

Performed by the Ebor Quartet, this candlelight concert promises to be a night you’ll never forget in the breathtaking surroundings of Harewood House.

Tickets are available in two tiers, with Zone A located to the front half of the Gallery and Zone B behind.

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