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Saturday 28 September 2024 at 4.00pm

Saturdays at 4 - Billy Baker

The next in the Saturdays at 4 series features Billy Baker, a highly accomplished pianist, piano teacher, and music tutor based in London and Northampton. From a young age, Billy excelled in both piano and violin, earning distinctions in all his piano exams, including the prestigious ABRSM Grade 8. He showcased his burgeoning talent by performing live at notable venues such as Symphony Hall Birmingham and Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London at just 16 years old.

Following a music scholarship at Stowe School, Billy achieved an ATCL Diploma with Distinction and secured an A in A-Level Music. His academic journey continued at the University of Manchester, where he graduated with a first-class degree in music and earned a distinction in his LTCL diploma. Join us for a performance that showcases Billy's remarkable expertise and his deep passion for music.

Tickets - £10

FSMM Subscribers - £8

Under 18s - FREE

Tickets for this event are available to purchase on the door via cash or debit card.

St Matthew's Church is wheelchair accessible and there is a toilet suitable for all mobility needs in the Church. There is plenty of on-street parking around the church, but please allow sufficient time to park your car. If you have any other queries regarding the concert please contact us.

Saturday 26 October 2024 at 4.00pm

Saturdays at 4 - Christian-Peter Hiemstra

Concluding our Saturdays at 4 series, we are thrilled to feature the exceptionally talented pianist, Christian-Peter Hiemstra.

Christian-Peter Hiemstra stands as one of the leading young pianists on the global stage. His prodigious talent became evident early, and by the age of 9, he was admitted to the prestigious London Royal College of Music. There, he has been honing his skills under the tutelage of renowned British composer and pianist, Prach Boondiskulchok.

Hiemstra has already amassed an impressive array of accolades. He is a laureate of several esteemed national and international solo piano competitions, including the Marjory Humby Competition, the Rotary Young Musician competition, Neuchatel Val de Travers, and Kronberg International Piano Competition. He is an equally notable chamber musician, as holder of the primo premio assoluto and audience choice awards from the 2024 Rospigliosi International Chamber Music Competition 2024.

Christian-Peter Hiemstra gave his first piano recital at the age of 10 and debut with orchestra at 12, performing Grieg's A minor concerto with the Bedfordshire Sinfonia. He has studied with eminent musicians across Europe including Andreas Weber at the Universität Mozarteum, Konstantin Scherbakov at the Disentis Academy, Chiara Opalio at the Hochschule für Musik in Basel, and has been invited to participate in masterclasses with Marlies van Ghent, Ronan O'Hora, Steven Kovacevich, and Pasquale Iannone.

Christian-Peter's performances have drawn high praise from critics and musicians alike, with his playing lauded for its "personality and daring qualities" (Alim Beisembayev), and "considered, thoughtful, musical approach" (Paul Ryan). The Kronberger Bote in 2023 highlighted his captivating concert performance stating, "...Pianist Christian-Peter Hiemstra… erfüllte den Kammermusiksaal des Casals Forum mit den wunderbaren Klängen der Etude de Concert in Des-Dur op. 35, Nr. 2 von Cécile Chaminade."

Christian-Peter Hiemstra continues to captivate audiences with his exceptional talent and dedication to music, marking him as a pianist to watch in the years to come.

Tickets - £10

FSMM Subscribers - £8

Under 18s - FREE

Tickets for this event are available to purchase on the door via cash or debit card.

St Matthew's Church is wheelchair accessible and there is a toilet suitable for all mobility needs in the Church. There is plenty of on-street parking around the church, but please allow sufficient time to park your car. If you have any other queries regarding the concert please contact us.

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