About this Event
Embark on a musical journey where folklore meets classical! Join award-winning Romanian pianist Cristiana Achim for an enchanting solo recital featuring innovative folk masterpieces by Ravel, Copland/Bernstein, Afsarian, Granados and Enescu.
Programme
Ravel Jeux d’eau
Copland/Bernstein El Salón México
Sobhan Afsarian Homeland
Granados Goyescas : El Amor y La Muerte (Ballade)
Enescu Romanian Rhapsody No. 1 in A Major (piano transcription)
Doors open at 12pm for a 12:15pm start.
Website: www.music.brixtonunitarians.org
Limited onsite parking bookable at: www.justpark.com/uk/parking/london/s/effra-road-london-sw2/
Cristiana Achim - Biography
Bucharest-born pianist, composer and educator, Cristiana Achim is recognised as a standout talent of her generation. Graduating with First Class Honours in 2024 from the esteemed Royal College of Music in London, under the tutelage of Professor Nigel Clayton, she earned both a Bachelor of Music and is currently pursuing a Master of Performance degree. She is a recipient of the C. Bechstein Scholarship and the holder of the Help Musicians Postgraduate Awards. She is also supported by the Talent Unlimited Charity.
Most notably, Cristiana has been awarded the 2023 London Symphony Orchestra Conservatoire Scholarship, amplifying her musical studies with performing opportunities and mentorship throughout the 2023-2024 concert season.
Renowned for her exceptional solo and chamber performances, Cristiana has received laurels from various international music competitions, such as the ‘Norah Sande 2022 Awards' and the 'Youth of Music' International Competition. In addition, she achieved the distinction of being a semifinalist in the prestigious ROSL 2023 Music Competition. In 2024, her piano trio (including violinist Deniz Sensoy and cellist Marion Portelance) represented the Royal College of Music and was awarded the 2nd prize in the Intercollegiate Piano Society Trio Competition.
Cristiana has graced esteemed venues across the UK and beyond, including the illustrious Queen Elizabeth Hall in London, the enchanting Haddo Arts Festival in Scotland, and the iconic Romanian Atheneum in Bucharest. Her repertoire spans classical, jazz, and folk music, with a particular interest for showcasing the rich tapestry of Romanian folk tunes, as evidenced by her piano solo compositions released since 2019.
A passionate advocate for education, Cristiana served as a Benedetti Foundation Music Ambassador, contributing to creative projects alongside violinist Nicola Benedetti.
Website: https://www.cristiana-achim.com/
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Brixton Unitarian Church, 63 Effra Road, London, United Kingdom
GBP 6.00 to GBP 12.00