PANOS KARAN piano
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Monday 20 May 2024Doors: 6.00pm
Concert: 7.00pm Duration: 60min (approx), without interval Tickets: £25 |
Join us for an enchanting evening of musical exploration as virtuoso pianist Panos Karan takes the stage at 1901 Arts Club. Presenting "Chopin Etudes and Other Stories Part I: Around the World," Karan invites you on a journey spanning continents and cultures through a captivating repertoire.
Experience the brilliance of Chopin's timeless Etudes Op.10, showcasing Karan's mastery of the keyboard as he navigates the intricate melodies and technical challenges with unparalleled finesse. Delight in the vibrant rhythms and lush harmonies of Karan's own arrangement of Marquez's beloved Danzón No.2, offering a mesmerising fusion of Latin American flair and classical elegance. As the evening unfolds, revel in the iconic sounds of Gershwin's monumental Rhapsody in Blue, where jazz meets classical in a dazzling display of virtuosity and innovation. With each note, Karan paints a vivid musical portrait, transporting audiences to a realm of boundless imagination and artistic expression. Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to witness Panos Karan's extraordinary artistry and passion come to life on stage. Reserve your tickets now for an unforgettable evening of music at 1901 Arts Club. |
Programme (no interval)Note: the programme has changed since originally advertised
F. Chopin
12 Études Op.10 Hadjidakes Grand Sousta (Greece) Marquez Danzón No.2 (Mexico) Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue (USA) |
Panos Karan |
“A first class pianist offering one of the finest [Chopin] Etudes available” Panos Karan is a pianist, conductor and humanitarian whose ideas are fast shaping the understanding of classical music in the 21st century. Born in Greece and educated at the Royal Academy of Music in London, Panos has taken music from the world’s top concert halls into the Amazon jungle, to the most impoverished districts of Kolkata, to prisons of war-torn Sierra Leone, and to the evacuation centres of post-tsunami Japan. Most recent performances include four solo recitals at Carnegie Hall, New York, Symphony Hall, Boston, Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, Suntory Hall, Tokyo, Sydney Opera House and Tokyo Opera City, at the presence of Empress Michiko of Japan.
In September 2010 Panos founded the charity Keys of Change helping bring music to young people living under extraordinary circumstances around the world. In 2014 he founded the Fukushima Youth Sinfonietta in Japan, and in 2019 the Accra Youth Sinfonietta in Ghana and the Chennai Youth Sinfonietta in India. He has recorded Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No.3 and recently the 24 Chopin Etudes in a live recital at London’s Cadogan Hall. Panos Karan has visited more than 130 countries, has lived in Barcelona, Buenos Aires, Athens, Tokyo and currently resides in London. He speaks seven languages. |
“His passion for the piano not only comes through, but it bursts like a flood breaking a bank.”
Pianist Magazine
Monday
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Doors: 6.00pm
Concert: 7.00pm Duration: 60min, without interval Tickets: £25 |