Maureen Galea Piano Recital
Part of the lunchtime recital series
- When?
- Wednesday 11 January 2012, 13:10
- Where?
- PATS Studio One
- Open to:
- Public, Staff, Students
- Admission price:
- Admission Free
Drop into these short and interesting concerts during your lunch break. Even if you can only stay a while, a musical break in your schedule will leave you relaxed and invigorated, recharged for the day ahead.
Programme
Schubert Sonata in A Major
Smetana Georgina's Polka, Pensee Fugitive, Louisa's Polka
Liszt Un Sospiro from 3 Concert Studies
Suk Love Song No. 1
Voriksek Nos. 3 & 7 from 12 Rhapsodies
Maltese pianist Maureen Galea has performed in innumerable concerts as a soloist, in chamber groups and as accompanist in Britain, the Czech Republic, France, Greece, Italy and Malta, and has been a prizewinner at several competitions. Appearances include the Fairfield Hall, Hatchlands Park, Dorking Halls, the Warehouse, St Martin-in-the-Fields, the Purcell Room, and various performances in the Guildford International Music Festival. Maureen has performed for HE The President of Malta, HRH The Duke of Kent and other eminent dignitaries to great acclaim.
Maureen recently completed her PhD at the University of Surrey, her chosen area of research being performing and editing piano music by Bohemian composers, in particular J. V. H. Voříšek. She is steadily making a name for herself with her solo and ensemble performances of works by lesser known Czech composers. She has just been appointed pianist of the Hummel Ensemble. Future engagements include the UK premier of oželuh's Piano Concerto for 4 hands in March 2012, as well as recitals both in the UK and abroad.
She is currently a piano tutor and accompanist at the University of Surrey, and conducts a busy performance schedule, both as a soloist and as an ensemble player. She is also an active member of the Guildford Chamber Choir and Surrey Cantata, and is the resident pianist of the Kantanti Ensemble. She is also a much sought-after piano teacher in various schools in Surrey, where she regularly organises educational concerts for young students.
Wednesday Lunchtime Recitals are normally given by undergraduate and postgraduate students performing a variety of repertoire. Programme details can be emailed to you a few days before the concert - please email arts@surrey.ac.uk to join the e-list.