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World famous pianist to perform in Shropshire

By Shropshire Live3 January 2025
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A prominent county music organisation has set out a varied and impressive programme for 2025, with a world-famous artist launching their events for the year.

World famous pianist to perform in Shropshire

The Shropshire Music Trust prides itself on offering line-ups featuring all aspects of classical and world music. The coming 12 months is no exception, with the trust attracting a range to top class musicians and vocalists to the county.

The first concert of the year sees the brilliant Georgian maestro Mariam Batsashvili playing in Shropshire for the first time in a programme including Beethoven, Brahms and Shubert.

She won first prize in the 10th Franz Liszt Piano Competition in Utrecht 2014 and since then she has become a world-famous pianist, performing in over 30 countries, playing in the world’s most famous venues. She was also a judge at the Leeds Piano Competition in 2024.

“Mariam’s technique is flawless and she plays with passion and a deep understanding of the music,” said John Moore of Shropshire Music Trust.

“Her musicianship seems to connect directly with the heart and her colours of sound, thoughtful interpretations and stupendous touch move and delight her audiences.

“As a BBC New Generation Artist, she made her debuts at the Cheltenham Music Festival, with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and the Ulster Orchestra at the BBC Proms.”

The performance will be on Sunday January 19 2025 from 2.30pm at St Chad's Church, Shrewsbury.

Tickets are available from ticketsource.co.uk/booking/select/gzpwnxojxerl.

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