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CRISTIAN SANDRIN

The young Romanian pianist began his musical education at the Dinu Lipatti National College of Arts, Bucharest, before spending seven years at the Royal Academy of Music (RAM), London. He graduated in 2019 having gained a DipRAM distinction, an MA (Master of Music) and the Advanced Diploma in Performance. Along the way Cristian performed a well-received debut solo recital at the Wigmore Hall in 2017 and also became a Scholarship Holder of the Imogen Cooper Music Trust. From 2018 to 2020 he toured extensively with the Countess of Munster Recital Scheme. In Romania he is a frequent guest artist with the leading orchestras. Other international engagements include performances at the Sala Manuel De Falla Madrid, La Fenice Venice, the Salle Cortot Paris, and the Polish National Concert Hall Warsaw. Cristian has been a prizewinner at numerous piano competitions, including being awarded the Rosalyn Tureck Special Prize for the best interpretation of Bach at the 2019 Olga Kern International Piano Competition in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.

His performance of Bach?s Goldberg Variations in the semi-final of a competion in Montreal in May 2021 was reviewed by critic Robert Markow of the Classical Voice North America ?[His] immaculate technique, crystalline clarity and thoughtful musical input . . . I couldn?t help thinking that if the Goldberg Variations have never been your ?thing? Sandrin might well change your mind.?

?COMPOSERS WHO DARED?

Three iconic composers who rejected the rule book and changed classical music for ever

CHOPIN Piano Sonata No. 3 in B minor op 58 (1844)

C.P.E. BACH Sonata for keyboard in C minor Wq 65/31 (1757)

BEETHOVEN Piano Sonata No. 32 in C minor op 111 (1821?22)

The venue will continue to ensure a safe environment in line with government guidelines. For wheelchair access please call 020 3988 5533 in advance. Full refunds offered if the recital is cancelled.

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30 Pavilion Road,

Knightsbridge,

London,

Greater London,

England,

SW1X 0HJ.