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Strand International Piano Series 2023-4 (Concert 1): Christina Lawrie
St Mary le Strand (The Jewel of the Strand) plays host to the second Strand International Piano Series. Further to it's launch to great acclaim in the 2022-23 season, the new series will feature all 32 of Beethoven's Piano Sonatas. London's most intimate concert venue boasts stunning architecture, beautiful acoustics and a brand new Steinway concert grand piano.
Pianist Christina Lawrie
About Christina Lawrie
Christina enjoys an exciting and varied career as soloist, song pianist and chamber musician. Career highlights include solo recitals for Wigmore Hall; Purcell Room; Leeds International Concert Season; St. George's, Bristol; Perth Concert Hall; Grieg Concerto with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, and live performances for BBC Radio 3 and BBC Radio Scotland as well as filmed performances of music by Beethoven and Ravel for BBC Bitesize.
Christina has won a host of accolades on a national and international level. She was a finalist in the Royal Overseas League Piano Competition in London, the Madrid International Piano Competition “ Compositores de España” and a prizewinner at the Marsala International Piano Competition. International Piano Magazine featured her as a Rising Star after she appeared in prestigious platforms for young artists, including the Fresh series at the South Bank Centre, the Park Lane Group at the Purcell Room and Wigmore Hall, and the Blackheath Halls Young Artists Platform. At the age of 17 she was a prizewinner in the National Mozart Competition and a runner-up in Bromsgrove International Young Musicians Platform.
Along with violinist Harriet Mackenzie, Christina recorded a CD of music by Grieg, Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev. With the kind support of Creative Scotland and a private sponsor, the CD was released in August 20
Pianist Christina Lawrie
About Christina Lawrie
Christina enjoys an exciting and varied career as soloist, song pianist and chamber musician. Career highlights include solo recitals for Wigmore Hall; Purcell Room; Leeds International Concert Season; St. George's, Bristol; Perth Concert Hall; Grieg Concerto with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, and live performances for BBC Radio 3 and BBC Radio Scotland as well as filmed performances of music by Beethoven and Ravel for BBC Bitesize.
Christina has won a host of accolades on a national and international level. She was a finalist in the Royal Overseas League Piano Competition in London, the Madrid International Piano Competition “ Compositores de España” and a prizewinner at the Marsala International Piano Competition. International Piano Magazine featured her as a Rising Star after she appeared in prestigious platforms for young artists, including the Fresh series at the South Bank Centre, the Park Lane Group at the Purcell Room and Wigmore Hall, and the Blackheath Halls Young Artists Platform. At the age of 17 she was a prizewinner in the National Mozart Competition and a runner-up in Bromsgrove International Young Musicians Platform.
Along with violinist Harriet Mackenzie, Christina recorded a CD of music by Grieg, Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev. With the kind support of Creative Scotland and a private sponsor, the CD was released in August 20
Friday 29 Sep 2023
St Mary Le Strand Church, The Strand, London WC2R 1ES
Fri 29 Sep 2023, 6:00PM£25, £35
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