Alessandro Taverna returns to Holmes Chapel for his third concert. He is a native of Venice and began his piano studies at the Fondazione Musicale Santa Cecilia, Portogruaro, with Laura Candiago Ferrari, graduating with honours. He has won numerous awards in national and international competitions: among them the international piano competitions of Leeds, London, Hamamatsu, Minneapolis/St Paul, the Casella Prize in Venice, the Busoni Competition in Bolzano, the Scriabin Prize in Grosseto and Premio Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli of Eppan. He has been awarded from the President of the Italian Republic Giorgio Napolitano with “Premio Sinopoli”, for his artistic activity and the international career. He made recordings for BBC Radio 3, Rai Radio 3, Slovenian National Radio, RSI Swiss Radiotelevision.
“hugely impressive recital . . . adding touches of radiance, like light catching the colours in a stained glass window.” - Daily Telegraph
This is the eighth in the 47th season of nine concerts organised by Holmes Chapel Music Society.
Full details of the season’s artists, music and tickets can be found at Holmes Chapel Music Society's website.
The concerts regularly attract audiences of up to 250. The atmosphere is friendly and informal. We go out of our way to welcome new members.
Wheelchair access is available by arrangement.
The Society retains the right to change the programmes without notice.