Music at St Leonard’s is delighted to present the next concert in the series, featuring two remarkable young musicians: pianist Daisy Zhao and the Slovak violin sensation Teo Gertler.

The concert begins with Daisy Zhao playing solo. Daisy makes her first appearance in Flamstead. Her artistry, imagination and sensitivity at the keyboard have already marked her out as a pianist of exceptional promise. Her performances combine technical command with poetic insight, bringing freshness and depth to a wide-ranging repertoire.

Daisy’s programme includes;

Brahms; Variations on an original theme

Brahms’ own calm song-like melody which grows in intensity and emotion. Beautiful to listen to and demanding to achieve

Ravel - ‘Miroirs’ A landmark of early 20th century piano writing, later orchestrated by Ravel himself. This 5 movement work explores colour, atmosphere and delicate impressionistic detail pushing the piano’s sonority in new directions.

Playing for the third time at Music at St Leonard’s, the second half will feature Teo Gertler who, still in his teens, has already captivated audiences across Europe with playing of extraordinary poise, brilliance and maturity. Performing publicly since the age of eight, he has appeared with major orchestras and distinguished conductors, earning a reputation as one of the most exciting violin talents of his generation. His performances combine dazzling virtuosity with remarkable musical depth and a beautifully expressive sound.

Programme to include;

Brahms 3rd and final sonata for violin and piano - an astonishingly insightful piece regarded as one of Brahms finest works, along with the astounding Paganini Campanella and Sarasate Zigeunerweisen - Andy Massey on piano.

‘Next Generation Virtuosi’ promises an evening of exceptional musicianship from artists already making an international impression, in the intimate and welcoming setting of Music at St Leonard’s, Flamstead.

We’re delighted to welcome ‘Baroque Alchemy’ — an inventive and engaging ensemble known for bringing Baroque music vividly to life with energy, colour, and a touch of theatrical flair.

Baroque Alchemy is an electro-Baroque duo featuring recorder virtuoso Piers Adams and keyboardist/pianist Lyndy Mayle. They combine traditional Baroque repertoire with modern electronic soundscapes, using a wide range of recorders and keyboards to reimagine early, classical, and contemporary music.

It promises to be a lively and distinctive performance, offering something a little outside our usual format, and we very much hope you’ll join us.

Videos available here :

https://piersadams.com/videos

The next Music at St Leonard’s concert, on Saturday 21 st March, will feature 

The Pete Letanka Jazz Trio.

Many villagers will remember Pete as a schoolboy at the village school when his GP father was the family doctor to many of us: back in the 1980s when such doctors were the norm.

Since then, Pete has developed as a talented musician and band leader; composing, teaching and presenting jazz and other genres at many venues across the world. 

The trio he brings to Flamstead features himself on piano accompanied by Sam Burgess on double bass

and George Double on drums.  

Pete is signed to the award-winning record label “Zephyr Records” who released his album “Afrostocracy” to critical acclaim.  He has enjoyed performing at Ronnie Scott’s, the Royal Festival Hall and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. 

George Double (drums) has played and recorded with Dame Shirley Bassey and Grammy Award Winner Jack Jones. while Sam

Burgess (double bass) is a member of the Ronnie Scott’s house band and has writing and recording credits with household names such as Robbie Williams and Van Morrison.