Sunday Sounds: Thomas Masciaga Lunchtime Recital

Born in Italy to an Anglo-Italian family, Thomas Masciaga playing piano at the age of seven, studying first at the local music school and then privately with Italian concert pianist Chiara Bertoglio. At 12, he debuted with a solo recital in Siena at Teatro dei Rozzi, going on to win several national and international competitions in subsequent years. At the age of 15, he began commuting between Italy and London to attend the Junior Guildhall Music Programme where he won the Piano Prize, was a Lutine Prize finalist, and a Beethoven Intercollegiate Piano Competition finalist in Manchester.

Thomas continued his undergraduate and postgraduate studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, working alongside Carole Presland, Paul Roberts, Joan Havill, Charles Owen and Lucy Parham. Graduating with a first-class bachelor’s degree, he was awarded a Concert Recital Diploma, and is currently in the second year of his master’s degree. Thomas regularly attends masterclasses with Konstantin Bogino with whom he has worked since aged 10.

During his studies in London, Thomas has regularly performed solo recitals and piano concerts in both England and Italy, worked with the UBU Ensemble, and has been a session player at the Abbey Road Studios.

The programme includes music from different periods; featuring a classical sonata, a major romantic work, and something more contemporary. More detailed programme to follow in due course.

Doors open: 11.45am

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