Royal Northern College of Music

Name: Royal Northern College of Music — Music for percussion by Živković, Kuyumcuyan, Cangelosi, Abe, Schwantner, and Piazzolla
Start: 2027-04-07T13:05:00+01:00
Location: The Venue at Leeds Conservatoire

Music for percussion by Živković, Kuyumcuyan, Cangelosi, Abe, Schwantner, and Piazzolla

Leeds Lunchtime Chamber Music

Wed 7 Apr 1.05PM

The Venue at Leeds Conservatoire

Free admission

Wed 7 Apr

1.05PM

Free admission

Programme

Nebojša Živković Trio Per Uno arranged for two players: i Meccanico
Emil Kuyumcuyan Azure
Casey Cangelosi Plato’s Cave
Keiko Abe Wind Sketches II
Joseph Schwantner Velocities
Astor Piazzolla Histoire du Tango: ii Café 1930

Avi Kwok - percussion
Lois Lezdkan - percussion

Avi Kwok is a percussionist from Hong Kong studying in his third year of the BMus (Honours) Percussion course at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM). As a versatile percussionist, Avi performs in symphony orchestra, wind band, brass band, chamber music, and musical theatre. He has appeared with the Nottingham Philharmonic Orchestra, Birmingham Symphonic Winds, and KNDS Fairey Band.

Lois Lezdkan is an emerging percussionist from Hampshire, currently studying classical percussion under Simone Rebello at the RNCM after achieving an entrance scholarship, courtesy of the Gough Kelly Award.

Their high-energy programme for percussion duo spans driving rhythms and atmospheric textures.

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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