Amiri Harewood (piano)
Amiri Harewood (@amirihare_) is an exciting young classical pianist offering fresh, honest ideas and diverse programmes. Currently pursuing his studies at the Royal College of Music, Amiri was most recently named a Classic FM Rising Star, featuring on their acclaimed 30 Under 30 List.
Amiri regularly performs across the UK and abroad. Previous engagements include solo recitals at prestigious venues including Steinway Hall, St Martin-in-the-Fields, Institut Francais, Bishopsgate’s Institute and the Royal Albert Hall (as part of the Steinway Young Artist series) and an appearance performing on BBC Radio London. Most Recently, Amiri won the Kerr Memorial Prize at the 2024 Royal Overseas League Competition. And, following a rigorous audition process which culminated with a final audition at Wigmore Hall, Amiri was selected to join the sought-after roster of Young Classical Artist's Trust (YCAT), and as a 2024 Grand Prize winner, joined the prestigious Concert Artist Guild roster as well.
Performance to include:
Rachmaninov: Prelude Op. 23 No. 5 In G Min
Shostakovich: Prelude And Fugue C Maj, Op.87 N1.
Shostakovich: Prelude And Fugue A Maj, Op.87 N7.
Rachmaninov: Prelude Op. 32 No. 11 In Bb Maj
George Walker: Piano Sonata No. 5
Joshua Uzoigwe: Talking Drums: Egwu Amala
Granados: Valses Poeticos
The next and final lunchtime concert of the year is on Thursday 11 December and will be performed by Boris Bizjak (flute) Maria Canyigueral (piano).
Join the LSE Choir and Orchestra on Tuesday 9 December for the LSE Christmas Concert in the beautiful surroundings of St Clement Danes Church.
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