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George Ko – The Moon Tour

Wednesday 17th April 2024 7:30pm

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April 17, 2024 7:30pm

George Ko – The Moon Tour

Tickets £15.00

Princess Alexandra Auditorium

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Piano pioneer and Neo-impressionist George Ko (GKO) returns to perform a provocative exhibition of unconventional and virtuosic originals and film music.
Using classical virtuosity, improvisation, and styles across genres, GKO creates cinematic and kaleidoscopic compositions. Critics describe his music and performance as "performing wizardry, flowing yet bright, lively and heroic… with moments of nostalgia, reverie, and reflection. Steinway says “He’s great for music… making classical music exciting and accessible for the masses.” 
The LA-based artist is a Young Steinway Artist, and recipient of the Harvard David McCord Prize for exceptional musical talent and creativity.


About the Artist:Since the release of his first album, "Sonic Sanctum" (2020), George Ko (GKO) has been pioneering the possibilities of the piano. He uses classical virtuosity, improvisation, and styles across genres to create cinematic and kaleidoscopic compositions. 
Critics describe his music and performance as "performing wizardry, flowing yet bright, lively and heroic… with moments of nostalgia, reverie, and reflection.
In his latest single release, "Her Voice," GKO combines the rhythmic ferocity of modern jazz with the sonic beauty of Chopin. GKO says, "I wanted this song to show that the piano can make you feel scared, excited, and serene. For me, the piano is the greatest medium for human expression, ordained with the ability to convey the complexity of the human spirit. It gives someone the ability to touch thousands." 
Born in California, GKO took his first lesson at 5. He was a reluctant student until his studies at Harvard, where he focused on piano performance and composition. GKO produced the first-ever Piano Performance Thesis in Harvard's history and received the David McCord Prize for exceptional musical talent and creativity. 
GKO has appeared on stages worldwide, including nine appearances at Carnegie Hall, and has performed as a guest artist at notable institutions, including The British Museum, TED, the MIT Media Lab, Berklee College of Music, and Tanglewood Institute of Music. His piano music can also be heard on tracks by The Black Keys, Foster the People, and Handsome Boy Modeling School.
GKO resides in Los Angeles. The Japanese indigo-boutique FDMTL outfits his concert wear. He is a Young Steinway Artist.
Accessibility for shows 
If you or someone in your party require wheelchair access, then you must contact the box office prior to booking, as we allocate Stalls Right Row AA for this. 
You won’t be able to book online yourself as we have to unblock if any are available.
Sadly, once this is full we aren’t able to allocate anymore, so early booking is advisable.
Please note for wheelchair access we will only allocate the wheelchair user and another person in this row.
If your party is larger than two, then you will be required to purchase tickets elsewhere in the auditorium or as close to this area where possible.
The team at the box office will work with anyone on an individual basis for limited mobility seating as everyone’s needs vary, just give us a call and we can help.

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