Geirþrúður Anna Guðmundsdótti (cello) and Antoine Préat (piano)

Join us for a fantastic cello and piano recital by Geirþrúður Anna Guðmundsdótti (cello) and Antoine Préat (piano).

Praised for her "technical mastery" and "extraordinarily musical" performances (Morgunbladid, Iceland) Icelandic-American cellist Geirþrúður Anna Guðmundsdóttir is carving a distinctive artistic voice, combining sensitivity with a bold and fiery stage presence. Geirþrúður has been a prize winner at numerous competitions, including the Anton Rubinstein International Cello Competition, Hellam Young Artist Competition, the New York International Artists Association Competition, the Philharmonic Society of Arlington Young Artist Competition, and the Thaviu String Competition.

Artist and multi-award winner, Franco-Belgian pianist Antoine Préat is being noticed for his "distinctive voice" and strong musical convictions. Antoine has been invited to perform in prestigious venues including the Wigmore Hall, St John’s Smith Square, Salle Gaveau, Salle Cortot, Paris Beaux Arts Museum, Frederyk Chopin Insitute, as well as festivals such as the Nohant Chopin Festival, Lisztomanias, Chopin à Bagatelle, Les Nuits du Piano in Paris, IMS Open Chamber Music at Prussia Cove and Encuentro de Santander.

Performance to include:

Clara Schumann, Beethoven, Lutoslawski and Janacek.

The next lunchtime concert is on Thursday 4 December and will be performed by Amiri Harewood (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.

Please note a change in artist and programme.

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Just economics and politics? Think again. While LSE does not teach arts or music, there is a vibrant cultural side to the School - from weekly free music concerts in the Shaw Library, and an LSE orchestra and choir with their own professional conductors, various film, art and photographic student societies and regular public exhibitions. For more information please visit LSE Arts and Music.

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