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22/10/2024

“… sensitive pianism illuminated by unfailing vitality and character.”

We are very excited about having the amazing Giacomo Tora give this month’s lunchtime recital next Tuesday at 12.30pm! A stunning solo piano programme that includes Bach, Debussy, Kurtág and Tedesco; it promises to be an inspirational afternoon.

Thank you to those that have already got their tickets and for those of you who would like to attend you can get your tickets via Eventbrite. As always free drinks and nibbles will be served after the event too.

19/09/2024

We are delighted to introduce wonderful pianist, Rishabh Jain, in the first of our lunchtime recitals of Autumn 2024. What a way to kick off the return of our lunchtime recital series than with Rishabh’s exciting solo piano programme. As always free drinks and nibbles will be served after the event.

Tickets are via the link on our website or via Eventbrite.

Programme to be performed:
Nipun Cheema - Le Blanc N’Existe Pas, Hume’s problem of Induction Felix Mendelssohn - Songs without words, Op.38: No.6 in A-Flat major “Duetto”
Johannes Brahms - Intermezzo in A Major Op.118, No.22. Romance in F Op.118 No.6
Franz Liszt - 2 concert Etudes, S145 No.1 Waldesrauschen (Forest Murmurs)
J.S. Bach -Italian Concerto
Glinka/ Balakirev - The Lark
Run Time: 45 mins

28/08/2024

Singing lessons now on at Gaspard. We are happy to announce the start of singing lessons at Gaspard with the wonderful, .m.barnard giving lessons. We are currently taking on students so do get in touch if you’d like lessons.

Rachel Barnard is a professional singer who works both on stage and as a singing teacher. She is an alumnus of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and has a wealth of performing experience, having performed in operas and recitals around the country, including at companies such as Waterperry Opera Festival. Singing has always been a source of joy to Rachel and she always wants to pass that onto her students, maintaining the belief that singing should energise and fulfill us. Having trained in the classical style, securing a good vocal technique is a strong focus in her teaching, ensuring pupils reach their full potential with a healthy voice. She teaches children and adults across all vocal styles, so whether you are wanting to prepare for ABRSM/Trinity exams, simply improve your confidence or perfect your next karaoke song, get in touch today to enquire about lessons.

28/08/2024

We are thrilled to be hosting pianist on Saturday 16th November 2024 in a very special concert. Monica whose showpiece arrangements of David Bowie songs bring a new perspective on classic works, was mentored by Mike Garson, Bowie’s own former pianist, in addition to her classical training; Monica draws on a variety of styles to create an innovative concept for each arrangement. Lovers of Bowie’s familiar catalogue will enjoy selections from her debut album, “The Stargazer Collection: A Bowie Tribute,” as well as previously unheard interpretations.

In 2019, Monica was invited by Mike Garson to perform as his guest at one of the London shows on his European Bowie tribute tour.
Monica’s debut album The Stargazer Collection: A Bowie Tribute was released on 19th August 2021. Mike Garson said of the album: “Monica has created some astounding piano versions of some of David’s greatest songs. She also performs them very well. I’m sure if David was with us he would have liked them a lot.”

We can’t wait to hear these transcriptions live at Gaspard. Get your tickets now via Monica’s website:

www.monicafrankmusic.com

27/04/2024

We loved hosting Cettina Musumarra and Gabriele de Carlo last week in our space for a special concert entitled “Dual Key Delights”. The programme featured works by Chopin, Schumann and Rachmaninoff! A real treat!

Thank you at and .decarlo_pianist

29/03/2024

April will see two live events at Gaspard with the first to be given on Saturday 20th April 2024 by esteemed pianists Cettina Musumarra () and Gabriele de Carlo in a special one-off lunchtime recital. The pair will play a fantastic array of repertoire by loved composers like Bach, Schumann, Rachmaninoff and Chopin in what promises to be an amazing event. Get your tickets now via:

https://www.cettinamusumarra.com

29/03/2024

March 5th and 11th saw the return to public performance for Elia Stavrou (creator of Gaspard Music Academy). The programme performed was entitled Truths and was inspired by a mysterious letter left behind in an abandoned bag in the family’s leather repair business! The music played was by Rameau, Chopin and Fauré and we really enjoyed hosting two lovely audiences who in turn gave us some lovely reviews:

“Spellbinding Performance and such beautiful music - a very exciting programme”

“Thank-you again for your beautiful concert on Monday lunchtime. It is such a treat to stop in a lunchtime and be transported to other places by music in the middle of the day!”

“Wonderful lunchtime recital given by Elia Stavrou at the Gaspard Music Academy on Tuesday had us enthralled as he explored Rameau, Chopin and Fauré with a very exciting programme.”

Elia looks forward to performing this unique and engaging programme again in the near future in venues around the country so we will keep you posted when the pianist is performing next and where!

26/10/2023

Some of our recent reviews. Your feedback is really appreciated so thank you to all who have left us lovely reviews like these! It is our aim to create a space that is conducive to all of your project’s needs.

For any enquiries feel free to get in touch via our email or DM. We’re more than happy to help without any obligation!

20/09/2023

🎫In a one off special event, we celebrate the release of virtuoso pianist, Marina Staneva's debut album!🎫

Celebrating the release of her second album on the Chandos label, pianist Marina Staneva shares works from this album in a special one-off lunchtime concert at the Gaspard Music Academy. Having given recitals at Wigmore Hall, Royal Opera House and The Barbican Hall to name but a few we are excited to welcome Marina to Gaspard to share this programme of Chopin and Spanish - Catalan composer Mompou. The programme consists of Chopin's infamous 2nd Piano Sonata and the lesser known Chopin variations that Mompou spent 20 years composing; a clever and interesting programme that will peak the interests of aficionados and those less familiar alike!

‘Superb pianism and sense of projection’ (Gramophone Magazine)

‘Fearsome technique and bravura emotionalism’ (Pianist Magazine)

Free drinks and nibbles will be served after the event and an opportunity to mingle with fellow audience members and the artist in our intimate venue.

Concert starts at 12.30pm; a perfect way to spend your lunchtime!

Get your tickets now via Eventbrite!

17/09/2023

Wonderful to be collaborating with , hosting their beginner violin and guitar classes! They kick off this week!

Do get involved; if your interested DM us or via the Ritz Music Studio page!

02/02/2023

Our spring lunchtime recital artists have been confirmed! We are really excited; all fantastic young musicians who will be taking the months of February, March, April and May respectively. We are proud to give musicians from all backgrounds and genres a stage on which to perform.

All recitals are free and drinks and nibbles are served after every event. Our Eventbrite links will be updated very soon where you can get your ticket!!

February 21st 2023 - The Dowling Trio

March 28th 2023 - Elia Stavrou

April 25th 2023 - Shirley Ly

May 30th - Timothy Rumsey

02/11/2022

5 Stars all around! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

We take great care and pleasure in providing a space for your rehearsal, recording and general creative needs! Oh yeah… and our prices are reasonable too; we believe music is so important that as many different people as possible should have a place that they can utilise!

29/10/2022

We love new single, “Nothing” that was released just yesterday.

The music video was filmed in our gorgeous studio space; a beautiful song and we were thrilled to be involved. Go and check it out now on all music streaming platforms.

27/09/2022

Buzzed to announce pianist, Anthony Ciaccio, will be performing in the Gaspard Music Academy Lunchtime Recital Series with an eclectic programme this November!

Anthony is an international competition winner and we’ll be treated to a programme of Chopin, Liszt, Respighi, Scambati, Clementi and Scarlatti; with free drinks and nibbles after the concert too it’s a perfect way to spend your lunchtime!

Tickets via the Gaspard Music Academy Website and Eventbrite.

10/09/2022

Piano lessons for children and teenagers have now begun at Gaspard Music Academy. We strive to give all students a well rounded approach to music making that will help them tackle their grades, but will also, and more importantly, install a passion and appreciation for different styles of music and the joys of music.

Music is a gift for a lifetime.

We will be sharing the profile of all the teachers we are working with! See below Sammy Standing’s bio as one of the teachers who will be taking piano lessons for children and teens:

A multitalented musician, Sammy Standing, has skills and knowledge in a wide range of musical styles. Achieving his Grade 8 piano in his early teens and subsequently performing post grade 8 music in venues around London, his interests are not just classical; his technique that has been honed through the classics has helped him in his ability to improvise in more jazz and popular idioms and he enjoys writing songs too.

Now at the prestigious Royal Holloway where he is studying music; he has had experience here composing, arranging and even leading ensembles and bands. It is all these different facets that make Sammy passionately equipped for helping students with more conventional Grade preparation, but also teaching other useful skills at the piano like improvisation.

17/08/2022

The second exciting concert date is the return of after his amazing recital at Gaspard in July. Lewis will be making his St Martin in the Fields debut on the 27th September and we’re thrilled to be able to listen to the wonderful programme he will be playing there! Schubert’s monumental Wanderer Fantasy will be on the programme alongside Chopin and Beethoven. We can’t wait for more stunning playing.

Concert date: 23rd September 2022, 12.30pm.

Tickets via Eventbrite, just search ‘Gaspard’.

17/08/2022

Two exciting concert dates to log in those diaries and what’s more they’re FREE for all so be quick in getting your tickets.

The first is this month’s lunchtime recital that will be given by . He’ll be running the programme that he will be giving in numerous venues around the capital in September with a programme of Chopin, Beethoven and Fauré! Beethoven’s Pathetique, Chopin’s first two Ballades and Fauré’s austere final nocturne make up what promises to be a highly expressive recital.

Concert date: 30th August 2022, 12.30pm

Tickets via Eventbrite.

04/08/2022

Another 5 star review!

Last week we had audition videos filmed, singer/ songwriters rehearsing, lessons taught and concerts performed!

We are happy to answer all enquiries you may have about using our space as we continue to build a community of musicians from all genres and backgrounds who are looking for a creative space to use.

14/07/2022

Lewis Kingsley Peart is the next artist that will be taking our FREE lunchtime recital in the month of July. In just under 2 weeks on 26th July, Lewis will be performing Grainger’s solo piano transcriptions of some beloved piano concerti alongside works by Chopin and Billy Mayerl. Concert starts at 12.30pm and free drinks and nibbles will be served after! Get your FREE tickets via Eventbrite now.

We can’t wait!

29/06/2022

Post concert pic after yesterday’s lunchtime recital.

“A real treat as these musicians don’t just play impeccably, but have formulated a programme that is well thought out in its themes from the poetry by Federico Garcia Lorca that accompanies the pieces performed to the small details like the order in which the pieces are placed; real pride has been taken and it shows. Their generous and warm personalities are transmitted and they give a lot to their audience. The music that has been selected has been selected because they love it; this makes a huge difference in the energy captured. Foote, Poulenc, De Falla and Ravel make up this terrific programme.

We look forward to working with Federica Gatti and Salvatore Tirone again on some exciting projects at Gaspard but for now we would love to wish them luck on their European tour. Please search them up as this is music how it’s meant to be… music with meaning.” - Review by concert pianist and creator of Gaspard Music Academy who hosted the event yesterday.

22/06/2022

Just under a week to go before violinist, Federica Gatti and pianist, Salvatore Tirone take the next concert in our lunchtime recital series. Young musicians of impeccable pedigree, we’re so excited to hear the music of Poulenc, De Falla and our favourite composer, Maurice Ravel, with his fantastic masterpiece for Violin and Piano, Tzigane.

Tickets are FREE! Get them now via Eventbrite. Free drinks and nibbles will be served after.

07/06/2022

We are thrilled to announce the start of piano lessons at Gaspard Music Academy for all adults of 18 years of age and above!

Whether you're working towards concerts or exams, are a complete beginner or are looking to get back into playing after some time away from the piano we could help you in all you want to achieve at the keys. All students at Gaspard Music Academy also get free tickets to the Gaspard Music Academy Piano Meet-up Group at the end of each month, a fantastic opportunity to perform what we've been working on in lessons in a friendly, supportive environment too!

To arrange your free, no obligation trial now send us a message via the DMs or at [email protected]

03/05/2022

Described as “an outstanding musician and an excellent scholar” from his time at Trinity Laban, Kyle Hutchings, will be taking this month’s lunchtime recital on 31st May. With a programme of Mozart and Beethoven and free drinks and nibbles to be served after the performance, there’s no better way to spend your lunchtime!

Get your tickets now via Eventbrite!

Programme to be performed:
Mozart - Piano Sonata in B Flat Major K570
Beethoven - Piano Sonata in E Major op.109

30/04/2022

Some pics from today’s Piano Meet-up group!

The last event of the month and we had a great time. Probably the most eclectic mix of music heard today from Chopin to Gershwin to original compositionsc all for solo piano and performed by pianists of all standards and ages.

We are already looking forward to next month’s event!

05/04/2022

Get your tickets for this month’s event now!

Just search “Gaspard” on Eventbrite or look via our events page on our website!

We look forward to welcoming you this month!

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Videos

A snippet from the amazing Beth Wischhusen’s show reel that was recorded in our studio earlier this month. When we created Gaspard our aim was to help artists with their projects. We love this!😃 (Hired via @find_mushroom, the music room directory)

We are so proud of the wonderful artists that come and use our space! We hope you enjoy the wonderful singer Janet Oates and pianist Mike Keen in this beautiful rendition of Somewhere Over the Rainbow! Janet is a teacher, conductor, singer and has also received a PhD in composition from Royal Holloway. To use our space don’t hesitate to get in touch! We are happy to offer free, no obligation tours of the studio too.

West London’s best kept musical secret. A cheeky little time lapse showing how close we are to Richmond Bridge and how to find us! With a Yamaha grand piano and live events, meet up groups and lunchtime recitals there’s plenty going on. For all info and how to book the space, visit our website: www.gaspardmusicacademy.co.uk

Let the summer soirées begin! We are excited to be hosting the wonderful London Piano Meet up Group today for an event in what is a busy weekend! Watch as creator of The Gaspard Music Academy and pianist @stavroupiano shows us around.