We are delighted to announce that the international composer and pianist, George King, has joined High Peak Community Arts as one of our Ambassadors!
George King is one of the most versatile pianist/composers working today. He has won numerous international awards for his classical compositions. His concert repertoire stretches from the Pre-Baroque era through to the modern classics of the 21st Century. His performances have taken him to the most prestigious venues in the world, including The Carnegie Hall and The Grand Hall of the Moscow Conservatory.
As a performer, George has broadcast live on television and radio and performed in festivals all over the world. These include Glastonbury, Celtic Connections (UK), the Abu Dhabi jazz festival and WOMAD.
George is also in high demand as a jazz pianist. He regularly plays with the Andy Prior and Syd Lawrence big bands and also specialises in free improvisation and more experimental work. A solo piano free improvisation concert by George was released on ASC records in 2011 (entitled ‘Into the light’). George has also appeared on jazz inspired albums with Jon Thorne (‘Watching the Well’ on Naim Records) and Jah Wobble (‘7’ on 30 Hertz Records). He also works with many of the UK’s leading orchestras including the Halle and Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.
Recent projects include a joint commission from the Manchester Jazz Festival and Manchester Camerata (‘Songs of the Caged Bird’) and an album of 21st Century piano works for Odradek Records (‘Jubilees’) which has been praised in the national and international press.
In July 2018, George performed a concert for High Peak Community Arts at the URC Church in Buxton. The audience was treated to a selection of pieces all taken from the worlds of musical theatre, jazz and classical music.
Speaking about his new role, George says “I am honoured to become an Ambassador for High Peak Community Arts. I think the work that goes into helping people through art, and particularly music, is invaluable and can help those that need it greatly”
For more information on George and his current work, please visit his website:
