Steinway Artist and Isle of Wight resident, James Longford, will be performing a thought-provoking programme of music for piano inspired by aspects of daily life in current times at this year’s Ventnor Fringe Festival.
James explains,
“The rhythms of daily life were disrupted for everyone last year and, as a musician, my life is still hugely affected.
“As we slowly return to some sort of normality I wanted to share a programme exploring aspects of daily life over the last year or so – repetition, self-reflection, (small) journeys, grief, inactivity, box sets, new discoveries, gratitude – through music old and new, challenging and familiar, from the Renaissance to Minimalism.”
Music by Byrd, John Adams, Philip Glass and Keith Jarrett.
“Exquisitely detailed playing.” Birmingham Post
Background
James Longford is a pianist, organist and vocal coach based here on the Island.
He trained at the Royal College of Music (where he won the Tagore Gold Medal), at St Martin-in-the-Fields and at the Banff Center for the Arts in Canada. He is a laureate of several major competitions and was selected as a Steinway Artist in 2014.
Wide-ranging career
A wide-ranging career as soloist, chamber musician and collaborative pianist has led to performances in Wigmore Hall, Royal Albert Hall, South Bank Centre, Barbican, St David’s Hall Cardiff and Conway Hall, and for the BBC.
His two acclaimed albums with the Galos Piano Trio are available on all streaming platforms.
Where and when
James will be performing on Sunday 1st August at St Catherine’s Church, Ventnor from 7pm.
Tickets are £12 each or £8 for under 25s. Suitable for 16+.
Book your tickets now via the Ventnor Exchange Box Office to avoid disappointment.
Find out more about James Longford by visiting his Website.
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