Piano Masterclass with Legendary Melvyn Tan

🎹 Piano Masterclass – Melvyn Tan 📅 6th August 2025 | 13:30–15:00 📍 The Yehudi Menuhin School, Surrey Experience a rare masterclass with one of the most distinctive and thoughtful pianists of our time. Melvyn Tan, a pioneer of fortepiano performance and an artist renowned for his unique musical insight, will share his profound understanding of piano history and performance practice in this intimate educational session. A graduate of both the Yehudi Menuhin School and the Royal College of Music, Tan was deeply influenced by legendary mentors Nadia Boulanger, Vlado Perlemuter, and Marcel Ciampi. His artistic voice has been shaped by a lifelong love for French composers—Debussy, Ravel, and Messiaen—whose music he interprets with both emotional depth and scholarly clarity. Tan has graced the stages of the world’s most prestigious venues, including Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw, Vienna’s Konzerthaus, London’s Wigmore Hall and Royal Festival Hall, and New York’s Lincoln Center. As a recitalist, chamber musician, and concerto soloist, his performances are celebrated for their originality, elegance, and historical sensitivity. 🎟️ Ticket Options: • Audience (Observer): £35 – Perfect for students and enthusiasts who wish to watch and absorb Melvyn’s musical wisdom. • Performer (On-Stage): £50 – A limited number of performers will be selected to play and receive live feedback from Melvyn Tan. This is an unmissable opportunity to witness a master pianist in action and to gain insight into a lifetime of artistic excellence.