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How is performing music for voice or instrument and piano like a marriage - a relationship of mutual support, differing opinion, conflict, compromise and rapture?

Keval begins the series by exploring music that sets up the synergy of soloist and accompanist in a variety of fascinating and surprising ways: from songs by Schubert, Debussy and Saariaho to chamber music by JS Bach, Brahms and Dutilleux.

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Pianist Keval Shah explores some of the greatest chamber music and song repertoire - from a compelling and often overlooked viewpoint: that of the so-called 'accompanist'. He 鈥渇lips鈥� cherished vocal and chamber masterpieces by Brahms, Bach, Schubert, Britten and others - as we gain new insights into their musical genius.

In doing so, Keval explodes myths, challenges, cliches and reinvents the way we approach some of our most cherished masterpieces, whilst introducing listeners to new and exciting frontiers of music-making.

Above all, it鈥檚 personal: as listeners get 鈥渦nder the bonnet鈥� of the music in a way that鈥檚 engaging, passionate and delivered by an acknowledged leader in their field: one of the world's leading collaborative pianists and Lecturer of Lieder at the Sibelius Academy in Finland.

Produced by Steven Rajam
An Overcoat Media production