Adam Heron - St Cyprian's Chamber Music Series 2023
Former BBC Young Musician category finalist Adam Heron explores works for piano by Bach, Chopin, Saint-Georges, and Sancho.
Add to my Calendar 16-04-2023 18:00 16-04-2023 20:00 36 Adam Heron - St Cyprian's Chamber Music Series 2023 Acclaimed by The Sunday Times for the ‘verve and spirit’ of his performances, Adam Heron is the winner of the 2020 Harriet Cohen Bach Prize. He rose to prominence following his television debut in BBC Young Musician 2018. Through his unique artistry, coupled with an innate flair for communication, he has become a leading ambassador for classical music. Born in Hong Kong, Adam commands a demanding schedule of international engagements, including solo recitals at distinguished venues such as the International Center for Arts in Cairo and the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Mumbai. He has performed alongside eminent musicians including double-bassist Chi-chi Nwanoku CBE and cellist Laura van der Heijden, as well as with high-ranking conductors including Dwight Pile-Gray, and Jonathon Heyward. A laureate of the Stefano Marizza International Piano Competition in Italy and the International Piano Competition HRH Princess Lalla Meryem in Morocco, he studied with Christopher Elton at the Royal Academy of Music. Generously supported by Irish Heritage and The Keyboard Charitable Trust, Adam recently completed an MPhil at the University of Cambridge. He currently studies with Penelope Roskell in London. St Cyprian's Clarence Gate, London DD/MM/YYYYDetails
St Cyprian's Clarence Gate
Glentworth Street
Marylebone
London
NW1 6AX
England
Programme
Joseph Bologne Chevalier de Saint-George – Andantino in C major
Joseph Bologne Chevalier de Saint-George – Sonata in C major
Joseph Bologne Chevalier de Saint-George – Adagio in F minor
Johann Sebastian Bach – Italian Concerto, BWV 971
Ignatius Sancho – Minuets
Frédéric Chopin – Piano Sonata no.2 in B flat minor, Op.35
Performers
Adam Heron – Piano
Programme Note
Acclaimed by The Sunday Times for the ‘verve and spirit’ of his performances, Adam Heron is the winner of the 2020 Harriet Cohen Bach Prize. He rose to prominence following his television debut in BBC Young Musician 2018. Through his unique artistry, coupled with an innate flair for communication, he has become a leading ambassador for classical music.
Born in Hong Kong, Adam commands a demanding schedule of international engagements, including solo recitals at distinguished venues such as the International Center for Arts in Cairo and the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Mumbai. He has performed alongside eminent musicians including double-bassist Chi-chi Nwanoku CBE and cellist Laura van der Heijden, as well as with high-ranking conductors including Dwight Pile-Gray, and Jonathon Heyward.
A laureate of the Stefano Marizza International Piano Competition in Italy and the International Piano Competition HRH Princess Lalla Meryem in Morocco, he studied with Christopher Elton at the Royal Academy of Music. Generously supported by Irish Heritage and The Keyboard Charitable Trust, Adam recently completed an MPhil at the University of Cambridge. He currently studies with Penelope Roskell in London.
