About this Event
Free admission | Donations welcome
Programme
Johannes Brahms – Cello Sonata no.2 in F Major, Opus 99
I. Allegro vivace
II. Adagio affettuoso
III. Allegro passionato
IV. Allegro molto
Robert Schumann – Fantasiestucke, Opus 73 for Cello and Piano
Artist Bio
Alexander Tristan Hermanto, born in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, in 2007, has studied piano since he was five years old. In addition to studying at Crescendo Music with Polin Kurniati, Tristan has also trained with several experienced piano teachers in Indonesia such as Midya Wirawan, Hendrata Prasetia, and Johannes S. Nugroho.
He has also participated in several masterclasses and competitions and has won several awards including First prize at the Indonesia Steinway Youth Piano Competition 2022, which enabled him to represent his country in the Steinway Asia Pacific Regional Finals, and third prize at the Scriabin Junior Piano competition 2021.
He also has taken part in several masterclasses with Dmitri Bashkirov, Boris Petrushansky, Natalia Trull, Richard Goode, Michael Bulychev-Okser, and Dang Thai Son. In 2022, he performed with the Dohnányi Orchestra under the baton of Gabor Werner and the Purcell School Middle School Orchestra in 2023 under the baton of Paul Hoskins. He made his debut recital in August 2024 performing Chopin’s Twelve Ètudes in Steinway Gallery, Jakarta.
In September 2022, he received a scholarship to study at The Purcell School for Young Musicians where he studied piano with Patsy Toh and violin with Sada Rashidova. He was awarded a full scholarship to study at the Royal Academy of Music beginning in September 2026. He is grateful to be supported by the Talent Unlimited Charity. Outside of music, he also enjoys mathematics and science.
Presented in association with Talent Unlimited
Experience inspiring performances by top emerging artists in our historic venue, renowned for its superb acoustics. Our recitals are programmed in collaboration with leading music colleges and charities, providing a platform for the stars of tomorrow. Discover exceptional talent in a unique settting.
Free admission | Donations welcome
Whether £5 or any amount you’re able to give. Donations can be made in cash in the basket on your way out, or by tap donation at the machines at our exits. Your generosity helps support our cultural events and charitable services. Thank you.
Event venue & nearby stays
St James's Church, Piccadilly, 197 Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.