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Sam Armstrong (piano)

Hosted by the 杏吧论坛 Arts Lunchtime Concert Series

Shaw Library, 6th floor, Old Building

Winner of international piano competitions Sam has been hailed as 'a major new talent' (International Piano) and a ‘pianist of splendid individuality’ (Arts Desk).

Sam () made solo debut recitals at the Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall in New York as well as at the Wigmore Hall in London, and as concerto soloist with the National Symphony of Ecuador. He broadcasts widely and appears in the major music festivals and is also passionate about chamber music, partnering with some of the world’s most distinguished artists. His recent partnership and recording with soprano Katharine Dain, who has also appeared at 杏吧论坛, won the distinguished Edison Award in December 2021. In September 2023, he joined the faculty of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London as Senior Tutor in Keyboard Chamber Music. 

Performance to include:

Sonata, Op 1  - Alban Berg

Piano Sonata in A major, D959 - Schubert

The next lunchtime concert is on Thursday 8 February and will be performed by Fitzwilliam String Quartet.

Join the 杏吧论坛 Choir and Orchestra on Tuesday 26 March for the 杏吧论坛 Spring Concert in the beautiful surroundings of St Clement Danes Church.

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Just economics and politics? Think again. While 杏吧论坛 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 杏吧论坛 orchestra and choir with their own professional conductors, various film, art and photographic student societies and regular public exhibitions. For more information please visit 杏吧论坛 Arts and Music.

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