PUBLISHED September 5th, 2014 08:21 am | UPDATED May 9th, 2018 03:13 am
An orchestra of seven grand pianos is a rare if not unique ensemble. Throw in a string trio, vocalist and percussion and you’ve got the makings of a symphonic circus—interactive jazz, new sounds, vibrant colours, and loads of fun. This is exactly the musical foundation of the Swiss group PIANO SEVEN. The ensemble brings out each pianist’s unique style while cleverly merging the sounds created by all seven pianos.
Established in 1986 by François Lindemann, Piano Seven has a performing history of over 20 years in major capitals around the world. They have represented Switzerland in landmark events that require an oversized visual and musical ensemble to challenge the acoustics of new concert halls. For the newly renovated Victoria Concert Hall in Singapore, this would be an exciting acoustic event.
Programme highlights include Tango Suite for seven pianos, string trio and percussion, Charade and Damas Express by Lindemann , Et Si,Si,Si and Circus by Olvier Rogg.
Although the music played for the Singapore concert are all original compositions, they are immediately accessible, some infused with classical flavor, a sense of jazz, captivating rhythms and infectious good humour. Piano Seven transcends musical boundaries and conventional scores—they take audiences for an exhilarating musical adventure.
It is not accurate to imagine a stage where seven pianists are continuously playing as loudly as possible and competing to be heard. In fact, it’s just the opposite: skillful arrangements create a wonderfully subtle and transparent tapestry. Musical textures range from mesmerizing pianissimos, a gloriously extended harmonic range, spotlight solos to the grand amassed sonorities of seven concert pianos seldom heard anywhere.
Piano Seven’s concert in Singapore is supported by: Albizia Capital, Petra Foods, City of Lausanne, Canton Vaud and the Embassy of Switzerland.
Tickets from $25 to $65 from [SISTIC](http://www.sistic.com.sg).