Hello and Welcome
I am a down-to-earth, classically trained pianist living in London. I enjoy collaborative work with singers and instrumentalists. My professional work encompasses recitals, private events, recording sessions, cruise ship engagements, interactive therapeutic concerts, and meditative sound concerts.
I thoroughly enjoy therapeutic sound work - I have completed a Professional Diploma in Sound Arts Therapy at the British Academy of Sound Therapy, and Integral Sound Studies and Practices with SVARAM Center in Auroville, India. I would be delighted to bring the magical world of music and sound to you.
Coming Up
For information about the Therapeutic Sound Sessions, please visit the page dedicated to SOUND.
A Night at The Opera
31 October 2024, 6.00 PM - 7.00 PM
St Mary Le Strand Church, London, WC2R 1ES
Together with exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta and some of the UK's leading opera singers, we will perform a dazzling selection of the world's greatest operatic repertoire. Featuring Susan Parkes (soprano), and Thomas Elwin (tenor).
31 October 2024, 6.00 PM - 7.00 PM
St Mary Le Strand Church, London, WC2R 1ES
Together with exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta and some of the UK's leading opera singers, we will perform a dazzling selection of the world's greatest operatic repertoire. Featuring Susan Parkes (soprano), and Thomas Elwin (tenor).
Sonority Concert
17 November 2024, 6.30 PM
Ignition Brewery, The Sydenham Centre, London, SE26 5QX
We will take you on a journey to another realm with enchanting and healing sounds. Creating a soundscape of good vibrations I will join the Ensemble26, and steel pan artists Jody Humphries. Concert will be accompanied by poetry readings from Eve Atkinson and pupils from local Sydenham schools. A beautiful and unique evening, not to be missed!
17 November 2024, 6.30 PM
Ignition Brewery, The Sydenham Centre, London, SE26 5QX
We will take you on a journey to another realm with enchanting and healing sounds. Creating a soundscape of good vibrations I will join the Ensemble26, and steel pan artists Jody Humphries. Concert will be accompanied by poetry readings from Eve Atkinson and pupils from local Sydenham schools. A beautiful and unique evening, not to be missed!
EVENING RECITAL with Nadine Benjamin MBE, soprano
8 November 2024, 7.30 PM - 9.30 PM
St Peter’s Church, Stockbridge, SO20 6EU
I am looking forward to another recital with the internationally acclaimed soprano Nadine Benjamin MBE, this time for the Stockbridge Music. Stockbridge Music society brings high quality live classical music to the heart of the Test Valley, Hampshire.
8 November 2024, 7.30 PM - 9.30 PM
St Peter’s Church, Stockbridge, SO20 6EU
I am looking forward to another recital with the internationally acclaimed soprano Nadine Benjamin MBE, this time for the Stockbridge Music. Stockbridge Music society brings high quality live classical music to the heart of the Test Valley, Hampshire.
COMMUNITY CONCERTS
Lost Chord Concert, St James Kidbrooke, SE3 0DU
Sept 13, Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 13 at 10:30 AM
Thanks to wonderful singers of Take Note Blackheath community choir, we are able to provide interactive music sessions in the local community. The choir holds regular end-of-term concerts at All Saints Church in the village, with a retiring collection for the Lost Chord UK charity.
THANK YOU!
Lost Chord Concert, St James Kidbrooke, SE3 0DU
Sept 13, Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 13 at 10:30 AM
Thanks to wonderful singers of Take Note Blackheath community choir, we are able to provide interactive music sessions in the local community. The choir holds regular end-of-term concerts at All Saints Church in the village, with a retiring collection for the Lost Chord UK charity.
THANK YOU!
SATURDAY MORNING FREE DEMENTIA MUSIC SESSIONS
For care givers and those living with dementia.
MYCENAE HOUSE, 90 Mycenae Rd, SE3 7SE
7 September, 5 October, 9 November, 7 December 2024
18 January, 15 February 2025
10:30am - 12.30pm
I am delighted to provide more community concerts right at my doorstep with Eleanor Meynell, an award winning singer and pianist who also provides music sessions to people living with a dementia in care settings.
This project is funded in memory of Doris "Dot" May Neil. Dot was a music lover who met Eleanor at the Westcombe Park nursing home.
For care givers and those living with dementia.
MYCENAE HOUSE, 90 Mycenae Rd, SE3 7SE
7 September, 5 October, 9 November, 7 December 2024
18 January, 15 February 2025
10:30am - 12.30pm
I am delighted to provide more community concerts right at my doorstep with Eleanor Meynell, an award winning singer and pianist who also provides music sessions to people living with a dementia in care settings.
This project is funded in memory of Doris "Dot" May Neil. Dot was a music lover who met Eleanor at the Westcombe Park nursing home.
HOTEL WORK
Clarendon Hotel Blackheath Residency
I play at the Clarendon Hotel in Blackheat most Sundays, 1-4 PM.
Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London
Occasionally I play in The Park Room at The Grosvenor House.
Upcoming dates; 11, 12, 18, 19 August 2024, 1-6PM.
Clarendon Hotel Blackheath Residency
I play at the Clarendon Hotel in Blackheat most Sundays, 1-4 PM.
Occasionally I play in The Park Room at The Grosvenor House.
Upcoming dates; 11, 12, 18, 19 August 2024, 1-6PM.
Past Events
LUNCHTIME CONCERT
Nadine Benjamin's Everybody Can! Over 35s Concert Series
19 July 2024, 1 PM, St Paul's Church Covent Garden, London
The Everybody Can! series began in 2023. Classical Opera Singer and Entrepreneur Nadine Benjamin MBE wanted to give opportunity to those both new to Opera and those coming back to it. The Everybody Can! concerts showcase a wealth of talent.
Free to attend, collection at the end.
Nadine Benjamin's Everybody Can! Over 35s Concert Series
19 July 2024, 1 PM, St Paul's Church Covent Garden, London
The Everybody Can! series began in 2023. Classical Opera Singer and Entrepreneur Nadine Benjamin MBE wanted to give opportunity to those both new to Opera and those coming back to it. The Everybody Can! concerts showcase a wealth of talent.
Free to attend, collection at the end.
RELAXED, PROFESSIONAL CONCERT
6 July 2024, 3 PM, Conway Hall, London, WC1R 4RL
Enjoy a relaxed, professional concert at historic Conway Hall (25 Red Lion St, London WC1R 4RL). Doors open 2:30pm for a 3:00pm concert (45 min running time) where 3 guest artists will perform stunning renditions of operatic arias and duets, well-loved tunes from the musicals, and popular songs from the past. Songhaven will be sure to have you smiling and singing along!
6 July 2024, 3 PM, Conway Hall, London, WC1R 4RL
Enjoy a relaxed, professional concert at historic Conway Hall (25 Red Lion St, London WC1R 4RL). Doors open 2:30pm for a 3:00pm concert (45 min running time) where 3 guest artists will perform stunning renditions of operatic arias and duets, well-loved tunes from the musicals, and popular songs from the past. Songhaven will be sure to have you smiling and singing along!
A Night at the Opera with Hastings Philharmonic Orchestra
Sunday, 23 June 2024, 6 PM, WHITE ROCK THEATRE, Hastings
I am delighted to be joining the wonderful Hastings Philharmonic Orchestra for another concert of this season. The concert will feature some of the most famous and beloved operatic numbers. If you are a classical music lover, there will be plenty for you, if you have never been to a classical music concert, we guarantee there will be at least one piece you didn’t know you knew.
Click on the link below to book tickets.
Sunday, 23 June 2024, 6 PM, WHITE ROCK THEATRE, Hastings
I am delighted to be joining the wonderful Hastings Philharmonic Orchestra for another concert of this season. The concert will feature some of the most famous and beloved operatic numbers. If you are a classical music lover, there will be plenty for you, if you have never been to a classical music concert, we guarantee there will be at least one piece you didn’t know you knew.
Click on the link below to book tickets.
THERAPEUTIC SOUND SESSION - U-shaped Soundscape
14 June 2024, 6-8 PM, Clarendon Hotel Blackheath, SE3 0RW
This U-shaped soundscape will be designed to release tension and to tune our bodies to a calmer and healthier energetic vibration.
We will take some time tuning into the sounds that surround us, and explore what impact they may have on us physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. We will then explore some wonderful instruments and play, improvise, and explore their sounds. We will also create two soundscapes together in a small group, which we will play at the end.
14 June 2024, 6-8 PM, Clarendon Hotel Blackheath, SE3 0RW
This U-shaped soundscape will be designed to release tension and to tune our bodies to a calmer and healthier energetic vibration.
We will take some time tuning into the sounds that surround us, and explore what impact they may have on us physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. We will then explore some wonderful instruments and play, improvise, and explore their sounds. We will also create two soundscapes together in a small group, which we will play at the end.
1 June, 2024, 1-2.30 PM, West London Buddhist Centre
Immersive yourself in a soothing Yoga & Sound Healing event. A traditional Hatha Yoga class, led by the Sivananda yoga teacher Marc Leonard, will be accompanied by Himalayan singing bowls and other healing sound instruments.
Marc and I are delighted to be invited by Sneha from Yogi Hearts to bring this special class to the West London Buddhist Centre, for yoga community in West London.
THERAPEUTIC SOUND SESSION - Literal Soundscape
17 May 2024, 6-8 PM, Clarendon Hotel Blackheath, SE3 0RW
Soundscape is a piece of art in sound. In this session we will work with an abstract piece of art which we will be literally translating into sound. The group will work together and collectively decide on how the soundscape will progress, choose the instruments to express different shapes and colours, write a simple score and then perform the soundscape together at the end. The therapeutic process here is in communication, social interaction, creativity, being in the present moment, and having fun!
17 May 2024, 6-8 PM, Clarendon Hotel Blackheath, SE3 0RW
Soundscape is a piece of art in sound. In this session we will work with an abstract piece of art which we will be literally translating into sound. The group will work together and collectively decide on how the soundscape will progress, choose the instruments to express different shapes and colours, write a simple score and then perform the soundscape together at the end. The therapeutic process here is in communication, social interaction, creativity, being in the present moment, and having fun!
FOLK AND NATURE with Hastings Philharmonic Orchestra
Christ Church, St Leonards-on-Sea Silchester Road, TN37 6GLE
I was delighted to perform the amazing 'Carnival of the Animals' amongst other programme with the wonderful Hastings Philharmonic Orchestra. This concert takes the theme of 'Folk and Nature' and is intended to celebrate different aspects of our world - human experiences in ordinary life, and the wonders of the natural world around us.
Click on the link below to book tickets.
Christ Church, St Leonards-on-Sea Silchester Road, TN37 6GLE
I was delighted to perform the amazing 'Carnival of the Animals' amongst other programme with the wonderful Hastings Philharmonic Orchestra. This concert takes the theme of 'Folk and Nature' and is intended to celebrate different aspects of our world - human experiences in ordinary life, and the wonders of the natural world around us.
Click on the link below to book tickets.
Embark on a calm journey through the sacred sounds of hand-made Himalayan bowls, chimes, and percussion instruments, and serene classical piano music. Experience the power of sound and classical music like never before.
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3-5 PM, A THERAPEUTIC SOUND SESSIONS - 13 & 20 April 2024
Join me for two case study sessions, in which we will create energising M-shaped soundscapes. The studies aim to measure the impact of a soundscape on mood state, as part of the larger research project carried out by the British Academy of Sound Therapy. Book just one ticket for both dates.
EVENING RECITAL with Nadine Benjamin MBE, soprano
14 March 2024, 7.00 PM,
St Mary Le Strand, London City
I feel honoured to be invited to play for the internationally acclaimed soprano Nadine Benjamin MBE at the closing concert of the Strand International Song Series. The programme will feature songs from Verdi's masterpiece, "Composizioni da Camera". I can't wait!
14 March 2024, 7.00 PM,
St Mary Le Strand, London City
I feel honoured to be invited to play for the internationally acclaimed soprano Nadine Benjamin MBE at the closing concert of the Strand International Song Series. The programme will feature songs from Verdi's masterpiece, "Composizioni da Camera". I can't wait!
I am delighted to join the Sivananda yoga teacher Marc Leonard for another event. Together we present a traditional Hatha Yoga class followed by a deep sound relaxation. BOOK TICKETS.
3 PM, A THERAPEUTIC SOUND EXPERIENCE
As part of a Professional Diploma in Group Sound Arts Therapy with The British Academy of Sound Therapy, I am calling for people to take part in my case study sessions. Your feedback will go towards my final case study portfolio.