Alexis Ffrench ‘Christmas Piano’
plus The Ayoub Sisters
Pioneering. Evocative. Speaks to the soul.
Alexis Ffrench is a talented musical mind and one of the world’s most popular classical musicians. Ffrench, who’s an accomplished pianist, composer and producer has a pioneering ‘Classical Soul’ sound that taps into the vast musical galaxy. From Bach and Debussy to Hollywood, gospel and beyond.
Need to know
Price: from £27.50
Timings:
7.30pm: Doors
8pm – 8.30pm: The Ayoub Sisters
Interval
9pm – 10.15pm: Alexis Ffrench
Timings are subject to change
Age: under 14s must be accompanied by an adult.
What they say
‘Alexis Ffrench is a passionate advocate for music education, serving as a Governor and Trustee of the Royal Academy of Music and the Artistic Director of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music. The first in its 133 year history! Through his ground-breaking Apple Music Radio show, Classical Connections as well as mentoring, masterclasses, and workshops, Alexis Ffrench is reframing classical music. He proves that the genre is alive, evolving and accessible to all.
Recognition for this work has come in the shape of several prestigious accolades and awards, including his most recent PPL Classical Award at the Nordoff Robbins Silver Clef Awards in 2022. His unique sound and exceptional talent have made Alexis Ffrench one of the world’s most sought-after classical artists, with a rapidly growing fan base that spans the globe.
Expect to hear and see more from Alexis Ffrench in 2023 who is currently in the studio working on a new album.’
About the artists
Alexis Ffrench
Alexis Ffrench is a passionate advocate for music education, serving as a Governor and Trustee of the Royal Academy of Music and the Artistic Director of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music. Through his Apple Music Radio show ‘Classical Connections’ plus mentoring, masterclasses, and workshops Ffrench is reframing classical music. Proving genre is alive, evolving and accessible to all.
Ffrench’s work has been recognised through accolades including the PPL Classical Award at the 2022 Nordoff Robbins Silver Clef Awards. Alexis’ sound and exceptional talent have made him one of the world’s most sought-after classical artists, with a growing global fanbase.
The Ayoub Sisters
The Ayoub Sisters, two Scottish/Egyptian instrumentalists and composers, achieved two Official Classical Chart No. 1 albums, embodying a new era of classical and crossover artists.
Winners of the Arab Women of the Year award in 2019, their album “Arabesque” pays homage to Arab World music.
Renowned venues like the Royal Albert Hall and Dubai Opera have hosted their performances across the UK, Europe, Middle East, and Asia.
They, have made notable TV and radio appearances, including playing their rendition of George Michael’s ‘Mother’s Pride’ at the 2017 BAFTAs and performing at the “Last Night of the Proms” on BBC 1 in 2018.