British concert pianist Lucy Parham came to prominence when she won the piano final of the BBC Young Musician of the Year in 1984. She has since played with many of the world’s finest orchestras and conductors. More recently, she has become synonymous with performances of Words and Music. Lucy teams up with eminent actors and she themes her concerts. Each one delves into the lives and often the loves of celebrated composers such as Chopin, Liszt, Schumann, and Debussy.
Piano music combined with narration is indeed a popular concept. Lucy has just released a couple of videos showcasing her work. You can enjoy them both by clicking on the links below:
I interviewed Lucy as part of my Classical Conversations Series:
