Two Pianos - Variations and Sonata

Get ready for an epic night of piano magic with two pianos playing variations and a sonata of Schumann, Brahms and Mozart!
About this Event

Two Pianos - Variations and Sonata

Get ready for an amazing in-person experience featuring the magic of two pianos playing together! Dive into the rich world of Brahms' variations and a captivating sonata of mozart that’ll stir your soul. Perfect for music lovers who enjoy intimate, live performances. Don’t miss out on this unique chance to see incredible pianists share the stage!

Program

Brahms, Johannes

Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op.56 (1873)

Schumann, Robert

Andante und Variationen, Op.46 (1843)

Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus

Sonata for 2 Pianos in D major, K.448/375a (1781)

Performers

Sydney-based organist Samuel Giddy enjoys a varied career as a recitalist, educator, and church musician.

From 2016–2019 Samuel studied organ at Sydney Conservatorium with Philip Swanton, graduating with first-class honours and the Frank Hutchens Student of the Year Award. He has given solo recitals extensively in Australia and the UK, and has also appeared in international competitions, including as the winner of the Sydney Organ Competition (2018 & 2022), as a finalist in the Silbermann Competition (Freiberg, 2019), and as a semi-finalist in the International Organ Competition of Korea (Seoul, 2023). In 2024 he was awarded 3rd prize at the International Martini Organ Competition in Groningen, Netherlands. In 2025 he was awarded First Prize and the Audience Prize in the 12th Concours International Pour Orgue in St-Maurice, Switzerland, resulting in upcoming recital engagements in Switzerland.

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As a church musician, Samuel has served as assistant organist at St Andrew’s Cathedral, and (since 2023) as Music Minister at St John’s Darlinghurst, where he founded the choir and concert series. In 2025 he was appointed Music Director at St Mark's Darling Point.

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In addition to his liturgical and performance endeavours, Samuel maintains an active role in education, currently serving as an organ teacher for the Sydney Conservatorium Open Academy and the ACT Organ School.

When not playing the organ, Samuel regularly teaches and composes. In addition to his musical pursuits, he holds a Graduate Diploma of Divinity from the Australian College of Theology. Samuel is married to Wayomika and they live in Sydney’s east.

Chen Le is a composer-pianist based in Sydney, an active member of the Association of Composers, Singapore & COMPASS; a spokesperson for the local charity Club Rainbow & HST Bespoke Jeans and a songwriter under Bella Entertainment.

2024 premieres include: Reimagine Barber: for cello and piano (2024), “Inner Child”: for clarinet & piano (2024) in his monthly fundraiser concert series at St. John’s Darlinghurst, For Leila: an interstellar folk song (2023) in his ongoing four-hand series at Sydney Conservatorium & Esplanade Recital Studio. His latest six-movement Operetta written for Peking opera, soprano, violin and piano – “Double Feature (2024)” was presented at the newly founded Central Art Library sponsored by Opulent Pianoforte & COMPASS, featured on Singapore newspaper: The Straits Times and Lianhe Zaobao.

2025 concerts and premieres include : playconduct my originals – Goose Song (2022) for voice & piano and Moon Variations for 2 violins (2025) in Sydney Recital on 10th August; duo pianos with Nathaniel Kong and Diego Music at St. John’s Darlinghurst in September and October; recitals with The Voice Australia singer Larysa Kovalchuk at The Robert School of Music as well as his 4 movements Sonatine (2022) & 12 Caprices (2020)’s world premieres on January 16th & 17th 2026 with visiting Grammy nominated violinist Ned Kellenberger from the U.S.

Agenda

🕑: 06:15 PM - 06:30 AM
Door Open
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Concert