Lunchtime Recital - Lucy Barratt, piano

Programme
TBC

Biographies

Lucy Barratt is a British pianist who has recently finished her undergraduate studies at The Guildhall School of Music and Drama. She studied at Chetham’s School of Music in Manchester with Helen Krizos and with Katya Apekisheva and Lucy Parham at GSMD where she was awarded a scholarship from The Headley Trust. Most recently Lucy has been studying with Boyan Vodenitcharov at Brussels Koninklijk Conservatorium in Belgium, having been awarded the Isserlis Scholarship from The Royal Philharmonic Society.

Achievements include reaching the ‘EPTA’ finals, subsequently obtaining first place and reaching the finals of the ‘Scottish International Youth Piano Competition’. In 2020 Lucy took part in the ‘Neapolitan Masters International Piano Competition’ where she also reached the finals. In 2022 Lucy won first prize in the ‘Accademia Musicale Studio Musica Competition’ in Italy which led to further solo recitals in Treviso in 2022 and a recital as part of the ‘International Piano Lounge’ in 2023.

She has performed both as a soloist and ensemble player in concert venues such as St.Georges in Bristol, the Bristol Music Club, the Welsh College of Music and Drama, the Steinway Showrooms and Chappell’s in London, Manchester Cathedral and Milton Court to name just a few.

As an orchestral pianist, Lucy has recently performed in the Queen Elizabeth Hall, The Cadogan Hall and in the MIM in Brussels.

Lucy’s most recent performances include Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No.2 with instrumentalists from The Guildhall in London and a recital for PAWA (Pan Asian Women’s Association) in London. She has also performed for the Swedish and Czech Ambassadors.

Other recent ventures include a conducting masterclass with Alice Farnham with members of the Welsh National Opera at the Royal Welsh College. Lucy is an avid ambassador for promoting contemporary music and recently gave a concert with other pianists and singers from the Guildhall in Milton Court where they performed a selection of songs by Cheryl Frances-Hoad. On top of this, Lucy has recently been the hand-double for ‘Francesca’ in the Netflix hit series ‘Bridgerton’, as well as recording music for the contemporary composer Jonathan Ostlund.

Lucy is looking forward to lots of performances in 2025, such as performing the Grieg Piano Concerto with the Willow Orchestra in October and various recitals across the UK and Europe.

Lucy is grateful for the support she receives from Talent Unlimited, an organisation that offers her valuable performance opportunities, exposure, and guidance.

Presented in association with Talent Unlimited.