Djordje Gajic began his musical studies in Serbia at the age of 6, finally graduating from the Russian Academy of Music in 1993 gaining a Master of Music degree and Honorary Title, Solo Performer. Following the recommendation from the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music for post-graduate study he continued his studies there and was appointed Assistant to Professor Yuri […]
Artist and Programme Information: The Greenwich Trio
Never have I heard piano and stringed instruments meld together so seamlessly.(Bachtrack) The Number One Trio in the world!(Bernard Greenhouse) 3 superb musicians who have formed a superb The Greenwich Trio!!(Stephen Kovacevich) The Greenwich Trio, described by Bernard Greenhouse as the “New Beaux Arts Trio”, is formed of pianist Yoko Misumi, Beethoven Society of Europe top prize […]
Artist and Programme Information: Ben Kearsley
Ben Kearsley was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. He began classical guitar with Norman Quinney and later with Ian Smith. During his time at school Ben won the Young Musician of the Year 1993 at James Gillepie’s High School and the Norman Quinney Prize for Classical Guitar. Performances at the Usher Hall and Queens Hall in Edinburgh took place […]
Artist and Programme Information: Peter Johansson (piano)
Since his recital debut at age 17, Peter Friis Johansson (born 1983) has emerged as one of Scandinavia’s most successful young performers. He has made extensive tours and performed at such venues as the Musikverein in Vienna, Concertgebouw in Amsterdam and the Philharmonie in Cologne. In Spring 2009, Peter Friis Johansson became the artist in residence at […]