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SUMMARY:Remembering Roger Tanner- a musical tribute
DESCRIPTION:\n															\nOn the anniversary of Roger Tanner’s  birthday January 24th we have invited emerging pianist Michael Shiu to play some of Roger’s own compositions as well as some of his favourite pieces as a fundraiser for Millgate Arts Centre Building the Future appeal\nJoin us for a sparkling reception before the performance followed by a buffet supper in the bar after the show.\nRoger Tanner was a great supporter of the arts in Saddleworth, founding the Saddleworth Concerts Society and supporting Millgate Arts Centre. He was a talented pianist and studied the piano at London School of Music until the outbreak of World War 2 cut short his studies, he joined the RAF and after the war joined the family business. Whilst studying in London Roger wrote several piano pieces.\nTickets £25 ( including fizz and buffet ) www.millgateartscentre.co.uk\nWe have had generous donations of the Fizz, buffet, piano hire, and pianist which means all ticket proceeds are going to the Building the Future Appeal \nPhotography by Alan Gorst\n																\n															\nProgramme \n1st half (total 43’)Roger TANNER: Nocturne in G minor (3.5’)Johann Nepomuk HUMMEL: Variations on ‘God Save the King’, Op.10 (9’)Roger TANNER: Intermezzo (4’)Johann Nepomuk HUMMEL: Fantasy on The Marriage of Figaro, Op.124 (6’)Robert SCHUMANN: Kinderszenen, Op.15 (20’)\n \n2nd half (total 43’)Roger TANNER: ‘Grand March’ and ‘Afternoon Walk’ from Children’s Album (5.5’)Modest MUSSORGSKY: Pictures at an Exhibition (33’)Roger TANNER: ‘Bedtime’ and ‘Song for Justin’ from Children’s Album (4.5’)\n \n															\n																														\nMichael Shiu Bio\n \nMichael is an emerging pianist, conductor, collaboration artist and music educator. He obtained his master’s degree in piano performance at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) under the tutelage of Adam Swayne, the College’s Deputy Head of Keyboard Studies. Before moving to the UK, Michael graduated from the Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU), where he is grateful to have received the guidance of concert pianist Cherry Tsang. He has performed in the masterclasses of Sir Stephen Hough, Geoffrey Burleson and Alexandra Dariescu.\n \nBesides the piano, Michael is also enthusiastic in conducting, having served as the assistant student conductor of the University Choir and the conductor of the Staff Choir during his study at the HKBU. Michael proudly counts Colin Metters, Rodolfo Saglimbeni, Toby Purser, Günter Neuhold and Mark Heron as his conducting mentors.\n \nMichael is an active accompanist and chamber musician. His repertoire includes a vast collection of duo sonatas, songs and concert arias. He has also performed with his clarinet trio in Manchester, Lancaster and Rochdale. His experience in working with other musicians brought him opportunities working with the northwest-based choir Saddleworth Singers. After a successful tenure as the resident accompanist of Millfield School in Somerset, Michael is currently the Music Performance Tutor of New Hall School in Chelmsford, Essex, running concert series and designing the music co-curricular programme for the school.\nRecital 23 Sep 2022 – “Life and Death”: Piano Works by Walwyn, Liszt, Mussorgsky\n		\n																\n															\nSaddleworth Concerts Society\nFounded in 1975 by Roger Tanner, the Saddleworth Concerts Society enriches the lives of our community by programming FOUR CONCERTS PER SEASON, featuring top quality classical music and more. \nMORE INFO CLICK HERE \n
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