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Seven Arts
31 Harrogate Road
Chapel Allerton
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS7 3PD
England
Tickets
Prices: £10.00
Book Tickets
Programme
Frédéric Chopin – Scherzo no.4 in E major, Op.54
Frédéric Chopin – Scherzo no.3 in C sharp minor, Op.39
Frédéric Chopin – Ballade no.3 in A flat major, Op.47
Frédéric Chopin – Nocturne in F minor, Op.55 no.1
Frédéric Chopin – Nocturne in G minor, Op.37 no.1
Felix Mendelssohn – Etude in B flat major, Op.104b no.1
Sergei Rachmaninov – Prelude in G major, Op.32 no.5
Heitor Villa-Lobos – Garibaldi Foi a Missa
Heitor Villa-Lobos – Tristorosa
Heitor Villa-Lobos – Samba Lele
Heitor Villa-Lobos – Valsa Da Dor
Performers
Jacob Clark-Reyes – piano
Programme Note
Join acclaimed, young classical pianist and music producer Jacob Clark-Reyes for an inspiring evening of solo piano music at Seven Arts, Leeds.
Originally from Essex, Jacob has established himself as a rising talent on the classical music scene, combining accomplished piano performance with a curiosity and creativity that extend far beyond traditional repertoire.
Jacob’s musical journey began on the piano, violin, and cello, but it was at the age of sixteen that he centered his artistic focus entirely on the piano. At this time he commenced study with Italian concert pianist Antonio Morabito through the Royal College of Music, a relationship that continues to this day, and recently completed his degree in Classical Performance and Music Production at Leeds Conservatoire.
Jacob’s growing international career includes performances in the UK, New York and Spain. His most recent notable achievements winning the 2025 Besbrode Pianos Leeds Conservatoire Competition and First Prize at the 6th Fanny Mendelssohn International Competition.
This eclectic programme reflects Jacob’s diverse musical influences, blending the vibrant Brazilian rhythms of Heitor Villa-Lobos with commissioned works composed by university colleagues. His passion for electronic music, influenced by his father’s DJ background, is represented by Aphex Twin’s Aisatsana. Cloud Watching adds another personal dimension, while Rachmaninoff and Mendelssohn bring contrasting Romantic colours. The programme culminates in a rich selection of Chopin’s nocturnes, Ballade and scherzos, showcasing the expressive depth and virtuosity of the piano.
With an ambition to develop a career in performance and teaching, Jacob continues to enter competitions and pursue artistic growth. Join him at Seven Arts for an evening that celebrates classical brilliance, contemporary creativity and unexpected musical connections.
