Concert Series – Cristian de Sa, violin & John Lenehan, piano

Cristian de Sa, violin & John Lenehan, piano

Cristian Grajner de Sa is establishing a reputation as a young artist true to the great tradition of violin playing, with his performances praised for their deep musical sensitivity and artistic expression. At the age of 24, he was invited to perform his European debut recital at the Concertgebouw Amsterdam and was subsequently engaged to perform his European concerto debut with the Gulbenkian Orchestra in Lisbon under the baton of the Chicago Symphony's apprentice, Lina González-Granados, and introduced to their audience as "... one of the great violin stars of the future…".

With more than 70 albums to his credit, reflecting an enormous variety of genres and styles, John Lenehan ranks as one of the most versatile pianists on the classical scene today. Praised by the New York Times for his “great flair and virtuosity” and the (London) Times – “a masterly recital”, John Lenehan has appeared in concerts throughout the World from Abu Dhabi to Zurich and from Aberdeen to Zimbabwe. As a soloist he has appeared with orchestras such as the London Symphony at the Barbican and the Royal Philharmonic in the Royal Albert Hall. John Lenehan has also collaborated with some of the leading instrumentalists of our time and is recognised as an outstanding and versatile chamber musician.