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adam heron, piano
Adam Heron is swiftly earning a reputation as one of the most exciting, innovative, and thoughtful pianists of his generation. Winner of the 2020 Harriet Cohen Bach Prize, Adam rose to prominence following his critically-acclaimed television debut in 2018 as a BBC Young Musician piano finalist.
Through his unique artistry, coupled with an innate public appeal and flair for communication, he has become a leading ambassador for classical music across the UK and abroad.
Sunday 23 April, 3pm, at Holy Trinity Church, Haddington
Adam Heron is swiftly earning a reputation as one of the most exciting, innovative, and thoughtful pianists of his generation. Winner of the 2020 Harriet Cohen Bach Prize, Adam rose to prominence following his critically-acclaimed television debut in 2018 as a BBC Young Musician piano finalist.
Through his unique artistry, coupled with an innate public appeal and flair for communication, he has become a leading ambassador for classical music across the UK and abroad.
Sunday 23 April, 3pm, at Holy Trinity Church, Haddington
Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges
Andantino in C Major · Adagio in F Minor · Sonata in C Major
Johannes Brahms Two Rhapsodies Op.79 · Three Intermezzi Op.117
Frédéric Chopin Scherzo No.1 in B-Minor Op.20
Ignatius Sancho Minuet No. 6 in B-flat Major · Minuet No. 4 in F Major · Minuet No. 5 in C major · Minuet No. 11 in G Minor “Plaintive Piano” · Hornpipe
Johann Sebastian Bach Italian Concerto BWV 971
Frédéric Chopin Sonata No. 2 in B-flat Minor Op.35
Andantino in C Major · Adagio in F Minor · Sonata in C Major
Johannes Brahms Two Rhapsodies Op.79 · Three Intermezzi Op.117
Frédéric Chopin Scherzo No.1 in B-Minor Op.20
Ignatius Sancho Minuet No. 6 in B-flat Major · Minuet No. 4 in F Major · Minuet No. 5 in C major · Minuet No. 11 in G Minor “Plaintive Piano” · Hornpipe
Johann Sebastian Bach Italian Concerto BWV 971
Frédéric Chopin Sonata No. 2 in B-flat Minor Op.35
Praised by The Sunday Times for the verve and spirit of his performances, Adam Heron has a demanding schedule of international engagements combined with extensive performances in the UK. Recent highlights include an extensive tour of India, which included a solo recital at the National Center for the Performing Arts in Mumbai in addition to masterclasses for students at the Mehli Mehta Music Foundation. In 2019 he made his New York debut at The Africa Center on Fifth Avenue, before appearing in Egypt at the Cairo International Center for Arts in collaboration with The British Council. Festival appearances include The Aegean Arts International Festival (Greece), The Cayman Arts Festival (Cayman Islands), The Cheltenham Music Festival, and Ryedale Festival (United Kingdom), as well as The GAP Arts Festival (Ireland). He has made several radio appearances.
In addition to being an established solo recitalist, Adam is a devoted collaborative pianist, composer, and conductor. He has performed alongside musicians including saxophonist Amy Dickson, double-bassist Chi-chi Nwanoku OBE, violinists Christopher Quaid and Daniel Pioro, sopranos Francesca Chiejina and Yaritza Véliz, as well as cellists Laura van der Heijden and Jamie Walton. In 2016 the Chineke! Orchestra invited Adam to become one of its first concerto soloists, and he has since worked with conductors including David Curtis, Jonathon Heyward, and Pete Harrison. In 2019 he co-founded his own chamber orchestra, The Boyce Camerata, in collaboration with London’s Music-at-Hill concert series. Collaborative highlights of the 2021/2022 season included a substantial tour of Romania and Moldova with the Hungarian concert violinist Antal Zalai.
Adam is a laureate of the Stefano Marizza International Piano Competition in Italy and the International Piano Competition HRH Princess Lalla Meryem in Morocco, where he additionally received the Prix Spécial from the Embassy of France in Rabat for his command of French music. He has appeared in masterclasses with Anne Queffélec, Imogen Cooper, John Lill, Paul Lewis, Stephen Hough, and Yevgeny Sudbin.
Born in Hong Kong of Nigerian-Filipino heritage shortly after the 1997 Handover from British sovereignty, he was adopted by an Irish family. His formative musical training began in the UK as a chorister in Gloucester Cathedral Choir, under the directorship of the British conductor Adrian Partington. In 2012 he entered Wells Cathedral School, studying piano with both Hilary Coates and Richard Ormrod, composition with Paul Whitmarsh, and viola with Edward Burns. He completed his BMus degree at the Royal Academy of Music under the tutelage of Christopher Elton, additionally studying harpsichord with Carole Cerasi as well as conducting with both Sian Edwards and Dominic Grier. A recipient of the Hargreaves and Ball scholarship, he graduated with First Class Honours in 2021 in addition to winning the Nancy Dickinson Award and the LRAM Diploma.
Generously supported by Irish Heritage, The Hattori Foundation, The Keyboard Charitable Trust, The Macfarlane Walker Trust, The Talent Unlimited Foundation, and The Tillett Trust, he is currently pursuing postgraduate study at the University of Cambridge under the supervision of Dr Peter McMurray.
In addition to being an established solo recitalist, Adam is a devoted collaborative pianist, composer, and conductor. He has performed alongside musicians including saxophonist Amy Dickson, double-bassist Chi-chi Nwanoku OBE, violinists Christopher Quaid and Daniel Pioro, sopranos Francesca Chiejina and Yaritza Véliz, as well as cellists Laura van der Heijden and Jamie Walton. In 2016 the Chineke! Orchestra invited Adam to become one of its first concerto soloists, and he has since worked with conductors including David Curtis, Jonathon Heyward, and Pete Harrison. In 2019 he co-founded his own chamber orchestra, The Boyce Camerata, in collaboration with London’s Music-at-Hill concert series. Collaborative highlights of the 2021/2022 season included a substantial tour of Romania and Moldova with the Hungarian concert violinist Antal Zalai.
Adam is a laureate of the Stefano Marizza International Piano Competition in Italy and the International Piano Competition HRH Princess Lalla Meryem in Morocco, where he additionally received the Prix Spécial from the Embassy of France in Rabat for his command of French music. He has appeared in masterclasses with Anne Queffélec, Imogen Cooper, John Lill, Paul Lewis, Stephen Hough, and Yevgeny Sudbin.
Born in Hong Kong of Nigerian-Filipino heritage shortly after the 1997 Handover from British sovereignty, he was adopted by an Irish family. His formative musical training began in the UK as a chorister in Gloucester Cathedral Choir, under the directorship of the British conductor Adrian Partington. In 2012 he entered Wells Cathedral School, studying piano with both Hilary Coates and Richard Ormrod, composition with Paul Whitmarsh, and viola with Edward Burns. He completed his BMus degree at the Royal Academy of Music under the tutelage of Christopher Elton, additionally studying harpsichord with Carole Cerasi as well as conducting with both Sian Edwards and Dominic Grier. A recipient of the Hargreaves and Ball scholarship, he graduated with First Class Honours in 2021 in addition to winning the Nancy Dickinson Award and the LRAM Diploma.
Generously supported by Irish Heritage, The Hattori Foundation, The Keyboard Charitable Trust, The Macfarlane Walker Trust, The Talent Unlimited Foundation, and The Tillett Trust, he is currently pursuing postgraduate study at the University of Cambridge under the supervision of Dr Peter McMurray.
