Pianist Harris Leung to Play Works by 'the Three Bs'
Next concert in Iris Axon series to feature Bach, Brahms and Beethoven
Harris Leung
October 23, 2024
The November concert in the Iris Axon Concert Series features the Hong Kong pianist Harris Leung playing works by "the Three Bs" – Bach Brahms and Beethoven
Harris Tsz-Chun Leung is a Hong Kong-born pianist based in London. He has performed in various cities across East Asia and England, both as a soloist and a collaborative pianist. He made his concerto debut with the Hong Kong University Students’ Union Philharmonic Orchestra in 2018 under Gabriel Leung. He made his London concerto debut in January 2024 with the Firebird Orchestra under George Jackson.
He graduated his postgraduate study at the Royal College of Music in 2022 with distinction, with the support of Noel Croucher Scholarships. Before his study with Gordon Fergus-Thompson in London, he studied piano with Amy Sze and harpsichord with Betty Li at the University of Hong Kong, where he was awarded first honour for his Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Music and Linguistics. He has also received numerous scholarships and prizes during his undergraduate study.
The performance takes place on Sunday 3 November from 4:00pm – 5:00pm at Acton Hill Church.
Programme:
Bach Prelude and Fugue in E minor (Wohltemperierte Klavier)
Beethoven Sonata No. 30 in E major, Op. 109
Brahms Variations and Fugue on a theme by Handel, Op. 24
Pay at the door. Adults £6, Concessions £5, children £2.
There will also be on sale at the concert Joanna Kacperek's inaugural CD price £10 featuring the Brahms set of variations she played in her last concert at Acton Hill Church, plus variations from Robert and Clara Schumann, Beethoven, Cécile Chaminade, Chopin and Dutilleux. Also available from Amazon (at £13+), or Presto Music.
The Iris Axon Concert Series is an annual season of short (60-70 minute) monthly recitals on Sunday afternoons at the Acton Hill Church. The series was started by Music Director Jane Schopf in 2004 to provide a venue for young musicians starting on their professional careers, many of whom have subsequently enjoyed international success in competitions and on the concert platform. The series has continued to grow and now attracts established international artists as well.
Originally called the Acton Classical Music Concert Series, it was re-named in 2009 in memory of one of its most loyal supporters, Iris Axon, who made possible the purchase of a concert grand, handmade by Clive Pinkham.
The church is deemed ideal for concerts as it has the largest unsupported wooden barrel-vault ceiling in London which brings out the middle harmonics, creating a luxuriously warm sound.
Concerts are held on the first Sunday of the month at 4pm. Programmes at the door. There are crèche facilities available.
More information is available at classicalconcerts-acton.com.
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