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鈥淛ust an accompanist鈥� is an epithet that stings. In fact, several centuries of composers have written 鈥渁ccompanying鈥� parts that are the technical equal of the soloist - yet garner an iota of the praise. Not to mention having to 鈥渂e an orchestra鈥� at the drop of a hat. All turning a marriage of equals into a pressure-cooker of resentment鈥�

Music by Strauss, Weber, Poulenc, Berg and Cheryl Frances-Hoad.

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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