Renowned for his sensitive interpretations, don’t miss this rare opportunity to see Alexander Boyd perform a program including Schumann’s Sonata G minor Op.22 and Chopin’s Impromptus N.1 and N.2.
One of a long line of Boyd family members to pursue a career in the arts, Alexander has performed in concert at many of the UK’s leading concert halls, and internationally in Ireland, Belgium, Italy, the US, Australia and New Zealand.
“Beautifully controlled, lyrical playing, I was left marveling at his consistently dazzling pianism”
— The Australian
“The audience was left applauding a superb recital which rewarded keen listening and stillness. First class playing, a real artist.”
— The Independent (UK)
“Brilliantly assured playing of beautiful clarity, he brought interpretative depth and poetic feeling to everything he played”
— Canberra Times
About Alexander Boyd
London-based pianist and composer Alexander Boyd made his concerto debut at the age of 11 with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra conducted by Yerzy Maksymiuk, and since his London Wigmore Hall debut in 2001 he has frequently performed there and at many of the UK’s leading concert halls. He has given recitals in Ireland, Belgium, Italy, the US, Australia and New Zealand, also appearing at international festivals such as Yale and Tanglewood (US), Aldeburgh (UK), Banff (Canada) and Huntingdon (Australia).
Throughout 2023 and 2024 Alexander has performed recitals throughout the UK, including London’s Wigmore Hall, South Bank Centre, Leighton House and Conway Hall, and Concerts in the West, as well as concerts with duo partner and brother, Nathaniel Boyd. As a chamber musician, in addition to his concerts with Nathaniel, Alexander has collaborated with numerous ensembles, most recently the Navarra, Goldner and Dante String Quartets.
December 2024 will see the release of a CD titled “Fandango” for Brancusi Classics, which includes several works never before recorded and specially arranged for the piano by Alexander, along with Chopin’s 4 Ballades and Impromptus, and Barcarolle for Claudio Records and Naxos.
