1. We are so excited to welcome you to the team Ophelia! Tell us a bit about your musical background… As I was born into a musical family, I have played the piano ever since I can remember! Growing up I also learnt the violin, double bass, and classical guitar (which was actually my...
Over the last few months, we’ve observed how the music world has adapted, taking on a new role – to transport, educate, entertain- providing escapism and relief. Here at Finchcocks, we interview our musicians: concert pianists and teachers, to find out how they’ve adapted… Q&A with Warren Mailley-Smith and Graham Fitch Graham, thanks for taking...
Ahead of our Rachmaninoff course next month, we chat to Warren Mailley-Smith about why the music of Rachmaninoff still fascinates him Lets start with the basics, what characterises Rachmaninoff’s music? For me its his long melodic lines, his wide and extensive use of the keyboard, the unique physical challenges of playing it, and the intensity...
Tell us a little about your role at Finchcocks… I have been working part time at Finchcocks for about 9 months now and absolutely love it. I have two main responsibilities, one of which is administrative, and the other is my shared role with Helen hosting and facilitating our piano courses. I really enjoy marrying...
Master composer, virtuso pianist and firm favourite comes to Finchcocks Chopin is considered one of the great masters of the Romantic era (~1800-1900), fathers of romantic piano music and a virtuso performer urivalled in his generation. He is revered amongst pianists and non-pianists alike for his painfully beautiful, soulful and intricate writing. Bio in bullets...
