Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Name: Royal Conservatoire of Scotland — Music for piano by Vladigerov, Catoire, and Rachmaninov
Start: 2027-01-13T13:05:00+00:00
Location: The Venue at Leeds Conservatoire

Music for piano by Vladigerov, Catoire, and Rachmaninov

Leeds Lunchtime Chamber Music

Wed 13 Jan 1.05PM

The Venue at Leeds Conservatoire

Free admission

Wed 13 Jan

1.05PM

Free admission

Programme

Pancho Vladigerov Choumene Miniatures
Georgy Catoire 5 Pieces
Sergei Rachmaninov Piano Sonata No 1

Alexander Traykov - piano

Alexander Traykov is a Bulgarian pianist currently studying with Petras Geniušas at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. He was named reserve finalist for BBC
Radio Scotland Classical Musician of the Year 2025. Alexander has performed in prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall (New York), the Grosser Saal of the Mozarteum (Salzburg), and the Purcell Room (London).

Alexander’s programme includes music by Pancho Vladigerov – arguably the most influential Bulgarian composer, and the first to combine Bulgarian folk music with Western classical music.

Alexander has participated in international courses and festivals such as Vivace Vilnius, Forum Musikae (Madrid), and the Thomas Harris Piano Foundation, receiving guidance from artists including Edna Golandsky, Leonel Morales, Steven Osborne, and Alberto Portugheis.

About the series

Take a break from your usual midweek routine and enjoy 50 minutes of exceptional free live music to inspire, delight and uplift.

Each Wednesday, outstanding emerging artists from leading conservatoires and the international stage present rich and varied programmes, performing everything from much-loved classics to contemporary works. This season also features two new compositions, including a partnership commission between Leeds International Concert Season and South Asian Arts-uk. With something to suit every musical taste, it’s the perfect opportunity to discover something new!

Free admission, no booking required. Simply turn up and enjoy the music!

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