MEMBER PROMO: Soirees at Breinton piano recital, Woking

Soirees at Breinton - Solo Piano Recital by Katya Apekisheva

Kumi & Lionel established Soirees at Breinton in the spring of 2009 as a non-profit, member society formed “to advance, improve develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of, the art and science of music”.  

Their next event is a solo piano recital by Katya Apekisheva on Saturday 3 December 2011 at 7:30 pm 

Katya Apekisheva is one of Europe's foremost pianists, in demand internationally as a soloist and chamber musician, and has been described by Gramophone as 'a profoundly gifted artist' who has 'already achieved artistic greatness'. A prize-winner at the Leeds Piano Competition and Scottish Piano Competition, she has appeared as soloist with many of the world's leading orchestras and has collaborated with such conductors as  Simon Rattle, David Shallon and Alexander Lazarev.

Born in Moscow into a family of musicians, she studied at the Gnessin music school for exceptionally gifted children under Ada Traub and Anna Kantor (the teacher of Evgeny Kissin). At the age of 12 she performed a Mozart Concerto with Gnessin School Orchestra which was broadcast by Moscow Classical Radio.

"...Her power and temperament remind me of Martha Argerich..." - Nezavisimaya Gazeta, Moscow

"...Astute colours and brilliant technique..." - The Times

"...Most outstanding...superbly controlled technique and commanding musicality throughout... astonishing..." - Yorkshire Post at the Leeds Piano Competition

COST: Tickets are priced at £18 each and include annual season membership to the Society and snacks and drinks during the interval.

BOOKING: Tickets are on sale now; please reserve online.  Payments can also be made online or sent in via cheque. 

MAP & DIRECTIONS

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Soirees at Breinton take place in a private home in Woking and are intimate, informal and enjoyable, with the added attraction of time to enjoy some light snacks and drinks during the interval with other Members.