3/11/2010 [About Yamaha]

Following the outstanding success of the hugely popular lunchtime recital programme, Yamaha Artist Services Europe (London) has announced its ninth series of the critically acclaimed Lunchtime Conservatoire Concert Series at Chappell’s in Wardour Street, Soho, to showcase the very best upcoming young piano talent from UK Conservatoires.
The ninth series by Yamaha and Chappells presents a national performance platform for the upcoming talent of promising students from the Royal Academy of Music (RAM), Guildhall School of Music and Drama (GSMD) and Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance (TLCM) in London, as well as the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) in Manchester and the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (RSAMD) in Glasgow.
The recitals offer a wonderful opportunity for London’s stressed out classical music lovers to take a lunchtime break to enjoy and appreciate performances by these highly gifted up-and-coming artists.
The concerts have received critical acclaim from some of the capital's top musicians, music professors and record labels since they provide outstanding showcase opportunities for the best emerging classical music talent in one of London's most intimate and historic concert settings. The series has also received excellent reviews from classical music writers.
Entry to the recitals is free of charge but booking in advance is highly recommended. The concerts will take place in the Recital Room of Yamaha Artist Services Europe (London), located in the historic Piano Hall at Chappell’s at 152-160 Wardour Street.
Programme, artists and dates are as follows:
04th Nov: Tomoko Shigeno (RCM) Beethoven, Liszt, Debussy
18th Nov: Helen Nicholas (TCM) Beethoven, Chopin, Debussy,Liszt
25th Nov: Carlisle Anderson-Frank (RSAMD) Debussy, Rachmaninov
09th Dec: Polina Bogdanova (RNCM) Prokofiev, Shostakovich, Scriabin
All recitals commence at 1pm. Seating is limited and places can be reserved in advance by calling 0207 432 4422 or emailing concerts@chappellofbondstreet.co.uk
