Penshurst Church is delighted to host five up and coming young pianists from the Trinity Laban Conservatory in Greenwich London. These music students are starting out on their careers and will be playing on the recently purchased Bluthner in the beautiful surroundings of Penshurst Church. The series takes us through European Romantic piano from Chopin and Schubert to Boulanger, Scriabin and De Falla. These young pianists will show their formidable piano technique in four concerts each starting at 730 and finishing around 930. This is a chance to hear a selection of really talented newcomers showcasing the most beautiful and approachable classical music. Tickets only £8 per event (plus booking fee)or £25 for all four recitals (for a season ticket please contact robertrees3@aol.com). Concessions available for children and music students.

The first recital will be given on Thursday May 9th , 7.30pm by Chun-He Yu

Piano Sonata K27 in B minor                                                             Domenico Scarlatti

Piano Sonata K213 in D minor                                              

Fantasie in B minor                                                                             Alexander Scriabin

INTERVAL

Piano sonata in B flat major                                                                Franz Schubert

1.      Molto moderato

2.      Andante sostenuto

3.      Scherzo: Allegro vivace con delicatezza – Trio

4.      Allegro ma no troppo - Presto

CHUN HE YIU

Chun-He is a Taiwanese-UK based pianist. 8 years ago. Chun-He entered studies at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire with a scholarship. In 2019, after achieving his degree, he continued studies at the Royal College of Music, where he earned a master’s degree in performance.