All being well, great things should lie ahead.īenjamin Grosvenor: LSO St Luke's, London EC1 (020 7638 8891) 14 October, 1pm Malvern Theatres (01684 892277) 16 October, 7. The key is that he has his own sound, something rare even among well-established names: it is poetic and gently ironic, brilliant yet clear-minded, intelligent but not without humour, all translated through a beautifully clear and singing touch. Personally, I'm convinced that Grosvenor is the most important British pianist to emerge in decades. I think the audience did get a bit wet, though." The atmosphere was very relaxed and there was loads for kids to do, so people could take their families. Some detractors were less than tempted to camp in a muddy field to listen to Russell Watson, but Grosvenor, who was among the more upmarket classical turns, has no truck with snobbery and says he had a wonderful time. This summer he performed in Serenata, a festival in Dorset that brought the rock-festival experience to classical music and crossover. Though his devotion to Chopin, Scarlatti, Rachmaninov and the rest can make him seem like a pianist from another era, he also has a fresh, youthful perspective to offer. He was home-tutored from 14 musical talent and conventional schooling are not always an easy mix. It's unusual for a student to be accepted into a music college at only 16, but by then Grosvenor had already completed his A levels. After he's gone, Grosvenor declares laconically, "My hair is styled by wind and gravity." "Not that you use one," he quips at Grosvenor. It also has pegs that look like dinosaur legs with white nails. It appears to have yellow eyes and two pumpkins for a nose. During our chat, a venerable gentleman peers round the door of the coffee shop and asks whether there is a barber nearby. This 5-year-old boy leaped into viral superstardom after a video of him masterfully playing the piano was posted to internet community Reddit. It is a purple piano with a blue cushioned bench. He's an unworldly youngster with a rather careful, old-fashioned way of expressing himself, though with the newly hedge-dragged look of so many teenagers. At just 4.5-years-old, Evan came up with two of his variations. Not only is Evan a talented piano prodigy, but he has also caught the world’s attention through his piano talent. Grosvenor is now in his third year of a degree at the Royal Academy of Music and is evidently extremely bright. 9-year-old piano prodigy Stelios Kerasidis composes original score for people of Ukraine Meet the 9-year-old piano prodigy from Greece who composed an original score for the people of Ukraine. Evan Le is a 10-year-old boy from California who began his interest in music at just 2.5 years old. He's studying at a local college and otherwise spends most of his time writing stories or listening to popular music." "I don't think it's always that interesting for him, because most of the time I have to practise," Grosvenor says, apologetically, "but I hope he enjoys other aspects of it. Jonathan, the brother closest in age to him, has Down's Syndrome and often travels with Grosvenor and their mother on tour. He's the youngest of five brothers - a Benjamin in every sense.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |