Distinguished Pianist Series Guest Artist Kenneth Hamilton

Renowned pianist and scholar Kenneth Hamilton (Cardiff University in Wales) will showcase a dynamic three-part presentation as part of the UF School of Music’s Distinguished Pianist Series: a solo piano recital, a masterclass for UF piano students, and an illuminating lecture. Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to experience one of today’s most distinguished pianists in concert and conversation.

Hamilton is well-known worldwide as a recitalist and recording artist of emotional depth and striking originality. He is a Steinway Artist and professor at Cardiff University in Wales, where he was head of the School of Music from 2014-23. He has been a guest professor at Shanghai, Zhejiang and Xi’an Conservatories; the Central Conservatory (Beijing) and Peking University in China; PGVIM in Thailand; the Franz Liszt Academy in Hungary; the St. Petersburg Conservatory in Russia; and the Royal Academy of Music in the UK.

Tuesday, January 21, 12:50 p.m. to 1:40 p.m.
Lecture: Chopin, Liszt, and the Art of Piano Prelude

Tuesday, January 21, 7:20 p.m.
Recital: works by Chopin, Liszt, and Ronald Stevenson, and transcriptions by Liszt and Siloti

Wednesday, January 22, 5:10 p.m. to 6:40 p.m.
Masterclass

All events are free and open to the public and take place in Music Building Room 101.

This is the first in a Distinguished Pianist Series conceived and curated by piano faculty Dr. Hsiang Tu, and made possible by Rebecca and Richard Howard and other generous supporters.