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Join us for our first Keeling Lecture of the year as world-renowned concert pianist and Steinway Artist Rupert Egerton-Smith takes us on a journey through music and history. In this captivating recital, Rupert will perform works of profound historical significance, with each piece followed by an insightful reflection on the context, artistry, and legacy behind the piece. This is a rare opportunity to witness exceptional performance combined with expert commentary from one of the leading pianists of our time.
Described as a “pianist and musician of the highest calibre” and commended for the “electrifying energy” of his piano performance (New York Concert Review), Rupert Egerton-Smith is increasingly in demand as a soloist after leaving the corporate world in 2020 to focus on his passion.
He has performed in many prestigious venues including Paris’ Salle Gaveau, the Berlin Philharmonie, London Cagodan’s Hall and recently Carnegie Hall in New York where he received a standing ovation for his performance of Stravinsky’s The Firebird. Appointed Artist-in-Residence at the Orchestra of St John’s by John Lubbock OBE in 2022, he has performed Rachmaninov 2, Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Grieg, Schumann and Beethoven Concertos 4 and 5. A review of his performance of Tchaikowsky Piano Concerto No.1 with Sinfonia Smith Square commended his “flair and passion combined with the most subtle touch”. The UK Daily Telegraph described his debut recording of Ravel’s Gaspard de la nuit as “technically stunning”. In February 2024 he was guest soloist for Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue with the Band of The Grenadier Guards and Band and Bugles of the Rifles for HRH The Queen in Salisbury Cathedral. Passionate about innovative and themed programming in his solo work, he creates a unique musical experience for audiences through narrated performance, describing and contextualising pieces as well as performing them. Rupert was appointed a Steinway Artist in 2025. His recording of Water & Fire, piano works inspired by the Elements, will be released on Quartz in Spring 2026.
If you would like to attend this event, please book using the link at the top of this page.
Venue: Chapel, Taunton School