A KNUTSFORD concert pianist and composer is launching a new CD, inspired by special personal experiences.
Adrian Lord is releasing ‘Piano Postcards’ on July 7.
Each postcard is a musical interpretation of a place he loves, interspersed with his own treasured memories of being there.
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Adrian, 56, said: “I’ve been fortunate to experience so many breathtaking places throughout my life and they’ve certainly proved a strong influence on my piano compositions.
“I’m excited to share these new compositions and hope that my listeners will be able to picture themselves in these very special locations.”
The 10 tracks include scenes from Adrian’s childhood park in Cheshire, holidays to the magical Western Isles of Scotland and recollections of an unforgettable piano concert in Milan.
Through his music, Adrian invites listeners to join him on a stroll down Llandudno’s Victorian pier, aboard a steam train on the iconic London Midland & Scottish Railway line and stargazing in the spa town of Moffat in Scotland, which is also known as ‘Dark Sky Town’.
His love of walking and the Great British Outdoors feature heavily in his ‘postcards’, as he brings to life the magical views of the Peak District, the Wainwright Fells and the Scottish lochs.
Adrian has released two tracks as singles on Spotify and Apple Music, where people will be able to listen to the new CD.
‘Castle Crag’ came out in April and ‘Wish you Were Here’ on May 19.
A third single, ‘Bon Voyage’, will be released on Friday, June 16.
Sheet music for all three singles can be downloaded on Sheet Music Plus.
The CD features artwork by Karen Johnson of Millie Moth Designs, a Derbyshire artist who specialises in alcohol ink paintings and digital collages.
‘Piano Postcards’ will be available as a book of sheet music, from July 7, for pianists at grades 5-7.
To celebrate the new CD, Adrian will be performing all 10 ‘postcards’, as well as favourite pieces from his three earlier albums, in a concert at Knutsford’s Hidden Barn on Thursday, July 20 at 7.30pm.
Adrian will also be playing at Brook Street Chapel Hall at 4pm on Sunday, June 11 as part of Knutsford Music Festival’s classical evening.
Adrian said: “These new pieces are so personal to me.
“I’m excited to be playing them live.
“My previous concert in the 17th century Hidden Barn had a very special atmosphere and I can’t wait to return.”
Adrian has launched an Instagram competition. The prize is an exclusive preview performance of ‘Piano Postcards’ on the afternoon of July 20 at the Hidden Barn.
Adrian will play a handful of pieces for the intimate audience of prize winners, who will also get the unique opportunity to sit and chat to him about his music.
To enter, people are invited to create their own 'piano postcard' using a video or photo of their favourite destination.
For more information, to buy tickets or a copy of ‘Piano Postcards’ visit adrianlordpiano.com.
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