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Chatty Pianist – Three Musketeers
A Classical Piano Recital narrated by Emir Gamsız
Presented by Jeux d’Art and DigiHouse London

In his London debut at the historic Wilton’s Music Hall, “Chatty Pianist” will play a fantastic repertoire and share tips with the audience on how to act like they know classical music very well.

Pianist, composer, and writer Emir Gamsız began playing the piano at the age of 20 after quitting his career as a successful basketball player for Beşiktaş in the Turkish National League. He became a sensation in New York after creating and performing “Chatty Pianist” concept—a virtuoso piano recital format that offers a new way of communicating classical music. After a concert at Lincoln Center, one of the New Yorkers in the audience summed up Emir’s concept as follows: “It’s not a lecture, but we learned a lot about music. It’s not a comedy show, but it was witty. And it was definitely a virtuoso piano recital.”

In the first part of the programme, Chatty Pianist explains why Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven are the “Three Musketeers” of classical music and performs compositions by these composers. In the second part, he chats with the audience about the “D’Artagnan” of classical music and gives examples from romantic composers such as Schubert, Mendelssohn, Chopin, and Liszt.

“Pianist, composer, and writer Emir Gamsız brings his widely acclaimed stage concept Chatty Pianist to London, following successful performances in New York and Istanbul. Blending classical music with humor and an educational touch, Chatty Pianist is more than just a recital.”
Londra Gazete

Get your tickets soon for this engaging and illuminating concert experience.

CONCERT PROGRAMME :
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
KV 331 – Rondo Alla Turca from Piano Sonata No.11 in A Major
KV 265/300e – 12 Variations on “Twinkle, twinkle little star” in C Major

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
WoO 80 – 32 Variations on an Original Theme in C Minor

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
BWV 903 – Chromatic Fantasy & Fugue in D Minor

– INTERVAL –

Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849)
Op.64, No.2 – Waltz No.7 in C# Minor

Franz Schubert (1797-1828)
D.935 – Impromptu No.3 in Bb Major – Theme & 5 Variations

Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
Op.14 – Rondo Cappriccioso in E Major

Franz Liszt (1811-1886)
S.244 – Hungarian Rhapsody No.2 in C# Minor

Emir Gamsız (1973)
Op.2, No.4 – Heybeli Variations in C Minor

Voices from the Edge traces a powerful arc of spiritual, sonic, and social extremity, where the human voice becomes a vehicle for transcendence, protest, and radical presence. From Hildegard von Bingen‘s ecstatic medieval mysticism and Caroline Shaw’s deconstructed language play to Julius Eastman’s explosive invocation of Joan of Arc, each work pushes vocal expression beyond its limits. In this staged programme Voices from the Edge captures these moments where music meets the margins—historical, emotional, and political—and sings defiantly from them.

Hildegard von Bingen’s visionary chant offers a glimpse into the ecstatic and unearthly sound world of the 12th-century abbess, composer, and mystic. Her music, marked by soaring melismas and spiritual fervour, dissolves the boundaries between body and soul, voice and cosmos, grounding the programme in a sense of sacred otherness that transcends time.

Caroline Shaw became the youngest ever winner of a Pulitzer Prize for Partita for 8 Voices, in which a kaleidoscopic array of vocal techniques – from humming, sighing and rhythmic effects to katajjaq (Inuit throat singing) – illuminate and decorate the structure of a Baroque suite.

Julius Eastman’s The Holy Presence of Joan d’Arc is a furious invocation of martyrdom, resistance, and queer Black identity. Scored for ten cellos and a voice that veers between declamation and raw catharsis, Eastman’s work channels Joan’s defiance as a sonic weapon—a ritual of power, vulnerability, and transcendence at the edge of breakdown.

Programme:
Hildegard von Bingen Caritas abundant in omnia
Caroline Shaw Partita for 8 Voices
Julius Eastman The Holy Presence of Joan d’Arc

Artists:
Lucia Lucas (Baritone)
London Voices
Ben Parry (Conductor)
Barnaby Booth (Director)

Classical Pride is not-for-profit. Net proceeds from concerts at Wilton’s Music Hall will be donated to three important LGBTQ+ charities – Rainbow Railroad, Terrence Higgins Trust and GAY TIMES’ Amplifund.

Classical Pride is promoted by Ozero Arts, an arts production charity (registered charity no. 1155338) that undertakes ambitious artistic projects – conceiving, producing and raising money for bold ideas across live and recorded music.

Classical Pride is generously supported by R. Martin Chavez

with support from Lily & Jordan

Growing up Sienna was influenced by the soulful sounds of Frank Ocean, Etta
James, Frank Sinatra and Amy Winehouse. Drawing on these influences Sienna
integrates Jazz elements into her music with a considered blend of contemporary
production. The London-based singer/songwriter first started writing songs when
she was just 10-years-old. Thanks to her unforgettable voice, she earned a
massive online following before ever sharing her original music — a feat that’s
included surpassing 6.6 million views on TikTok with her powerhouse cover of
Donald Glover’s “Redbone.”

Sienna released her debut single ‘Need Me’ in May 2024, which has now
amassed an impressive 1.8M + global streams. The 18 year-old dropped her
follow up single ‘MAYBE.’, a soul-baring ballad built on her phenomenal vocals
and deeply poignant lyrics. Within only 2 months of release, ‘MAYBE.’ has
surpassed 2+ Million streams, charting on 4 Viral charts on Spotify across
Denmark, Sweden, Norway and #5 in the UK. Having already mastered the act
of resonating with listeners and captivating millions with her incredible vocal
prowess, Sienna is exciting to share an upcoming string of releases and live
activity.

Sienna Spiro releases debut EP ‘Sink Now, Swim Later’

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Ukulele-strumming cabaret star Tricity Vogue fronts a swinging line-up of jazz musicians serving up vintage music with modern energy – cheeky, sunny, stomping tunes from an all-female ensemble with bags of talent and irrepressible charm.

Let Tricity take you back to the original swinging  London of 100 years ago.  Melodic good-time music filled the dance floors with compulsive rhythms… despite public outcry against the bad influence of this “riotous” new jazz from America. But the tunes turned out by Tricity’s band are strikingly familiar: seventies disco, eighties electro-pop, nineties dance, or noughties rock, transformed with a sprinkle of syncopation. A new/old style for anyone with an offbeat taste in music.

Joining Tricity Vogue in top hats and tailcoats will be trumpeter Becca Toft, leading a three-part horn section with Alyson Cawley on tenor saxophone and Stephanie Dyer on trombone. Pianist Andrea Vicari, guitarist Emily O’Hara, double bassist Amy Baldwin and drummer Michèle Drees make up the rhythm section. An alternative ‘girl band’ of grown-up musicians whose playing will knock your socks off.

Inspired by Ivy Benson’s 1930s All Girl Band, Tricity Vogue’s All Girl Swing Band have been winning hearts and wowing audiences since 2011, and have two albums under their belts. Their annual Wilton’s extravaganza is the band’s gig highlight of the year.

“It wasn’t what I was expecting – but I loved it.” Audience member, BIGG Theatre, Biggleswade

“It’s hard to describe this show – you just have to see it!” Entertainment in the Spa, Boston Spa

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