Giorgi Gigashvili is currently hitting the headlines as a much sought-after pianist: a protégé of Martha Argerich and winner of eight prizes at the Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master competition, he’s also a newly-announced BBC New Generation artist and is currently touring Europe as an ECHO Rising Star. But that’s not the direction he expected his career to take. In fact, his first love is singing, and he even won the Georgian version of ‘The Voice’ at the age of 13.

Gigashvili brings an intuitive and creative personality to all he plays, from the romance of Chopin’s Fourth Ballade to Ravel’s glimmering Miroirs. Expect electric energy and sparkle in three technically-demanding miniature sonatas by Scarlatti that Gigashvili chose for his acclaimed recording debut. He’s also commissioned a new work from composer, songwriter, and fellow Georgian, Natalie Beridze, specially for the tour.

An hour-long Sunday morning concert, with coffee/tea and a slice of cake available beforehand, included in your ticket.

Rising Stars are nominated by the artistic directors of Europe’s most prestigious venues which are members of the European Concert Hall Organisation (ECHO).

See the full B:Classical Season here