The Universe of Neoclassics by Varvara Tarasova
Kensington United Reformed Church
16 Allen St, London W8 6BL, UK
England
51.4987244
-0.1948768
Description
For one evening only, Tarasova is going to play Einaudi, Richter, Arnalds, Enigma, and Zimmer in the intimate atmosphere of Kensington United Reformed Church.
There is timeless music that can be appreciated by all generations. This is the spirit of “The Universe of Neoclassics” concert by Varvara Tarasova, which brings piano renditions of Neoclassical maestros like Ludovico Einaudi & Hans Zimmer, Max Richter & Olafur Arnalds, along with the mystical Enigma, Celtic sounds of Enya and many more to Edinburgh on May 30th. All performed by Tarasova, this journey into the world of neoclassical music will begin in the atmospheric hall of Kensington United Reformed Church.
Varavara Tarasova, the winner of over 15 International Piano Competitions, has received countless glowing reviews and prestigious awards, including the Soirée D'Or award and Hopkinson Gold Medal. She graduated with honours from both the Royal College of Music (receiving a full scholarship, supported by Sir Roger and Lady Stephanie Carr) and Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory. Tarasova has performed across Europe, the USA, Brazil and Russia, and given concerto performances with many orchestras, led by such conductors as Vasily Petrenko, Misha Rakhlevsky, Konstantin Orbelian, and John Gibbons.
PERFORMERS
Varvara Tarasova (piano)
"In a day when colossal technique is de rigueur for young pianists, it is Tarasova’s imagination that will set her apart from the pack" - Gramophone Magazine, Awards Issue 2017
Winner of over 15 International Piano Competitions, Varvara Tarasova released her first CD of Brahms and Schumann with Champs Hill Records in 2017. She has received glowing reviews and prestigious awards including the Soirée D'Or award and Hopkinson Gold Medal.
Tarasova graduated with honours from both the Royal College of Music (receiving a full scholarship, supported by Sir Roger and Lady Stephanie Carr) and Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory. After earning two Master of Performance degrees and an Artist Diploma as a concert pianist, Tarasova is currently studying voice at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance.
Tarasova has performed across Europe, the USA, Brazil and Russia, and given concerto performances with many orchestras, led by conductors including Vasily Petrenko, Misha Rakhlevsky, Konstantin Orbelian, and John Gibbons.
Festival appearances include the Torre de Canyamel Piano Festival in Mallorca, and the Rheingay Music Festival in Germany.
Tarasova has a longstanding partnership with the Yamaha Artistic Centre and is currently taking part in a DEBUT's Horizon project.
Tarasova has ongoing collaborations and concert engagements with opera singers as well as instrumentalists performing across the UK and abroad.
In 2021 she opened her music school of piano and singing in London.
PROGRAMME
● Enigma - Back to the Rivers of Belief
● Enigma - Sadeness
● Enigma - Principles of Lust
● Enigma - Return to Innocence
● Era - Ameno
● M.Nyman - Songs for Tony
● Enya - Only Time
● Enya - May it Be
● L.Einaudi - Petricor
● L.Einaudi - Expiriense
● L.Einaudi - Una Mattina
● L.Einaudi - Primavera
● Hans Zimmer - Interstellar
● Hans Zimmer - Mermaids
Times
Start:
2025-01-17T19:30:00+00:00
End:
2025-01-17T20:30:00+00:00
Category
Music
Tickets
Student B
12.0
GBP
4
Left Wing Balcony (Restricted View)
18.0
GBP
48
Right Wing Balcony (Restricted View)
18.0
GBP
40
Student A
18.0
GBP
6
Student VIP
20.0
GBP
2
Accessible Seating
20.0
GBP
2
Right Wing Balcony
25.0
GBP
8
Left Wing Balcony
25.0
GBP
12
Stalls C
30.0
GBP
30
Stalls B
32.0
GBP
32
Centre Balcony
35.0
GBP
20
Stalls A
36.0
GBP
34
Stalls VIP
40.0
GBP
26
