Pianist to play home-town gig

Apianist is set to play a home-town gig for a popular festival this year.

Rebecca Hunt is composing a special piece which she will play and record at a gig at the Maude in May, as part of this years Leek Arts Festival.

Rebecca said: “I’m over the moon to be composing and performing ‘Gazing At The Stars’ as part of the Leek Arts Festival programme this May.

“The event will take place at The Maude on May 21 and I will be performing on their lovely C.Bechstein grand piano.”

Born in the Staffordshire Moorlands, contemporary composer and pianist Rebecca Hunt grew up surrounded by the dramatic scenery of the Peak District and this connection with nature and love of the landscape alongside themes of life and love informs her music.

Classically trained, Rebecca has evolved a composition style to fuse Baroque, Classical and Romantic elements with contemporary techniques, weaving intoxicating song-like melodies through a rich and expressive soundscape.

Rebecca’s captivating performance style draws the audience into a unique and intimate soundworld all of its own.

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Rebecca continued: “Since I was very young, composing has been my way of exploring the world, some of my projects start out as traditional hand-notated scores, worked on for months.

“But at this event I will compose and record an album live.

“For me this is like drawing in permanent ink, every note matters, every sound-scape, every feeling and character comes to life through my fingers as they are born in their own unique way.

“I will be joined on stage by the stunning guest guitarist Nella Allen.

“Join me for this incredibly unique and intimate performance.”

To purchase tickets for Rebecca’s gig at the Maude in May, go online to: www.wegottickets.com/event/572140.