The concert will feature music from
Astor Piazzolla
Carlos Gardel
Ginasteras
Guastavino
Jose Maria Cano
Alex Ubago
Joaquin Rodrigo
Bach/Brahms
Philip Glass
Liszt
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Book now for a captivating concert reimagining the rich tapestry of Spanish and Latin American music.
Tenor Nicholas Martin and virtuosic pianist Lora Dimitrova are inviting audiences to join them on a rich and emotionally resonant journey through more than a century of musical heritage. Together, they blend folk, tango, popular, and operatic traditions—crafting a shared musical language that transcends time and borders.
Through bold storytelling, expressive phrasing, and improvisational flair, Nicholas brings to life the vibrant histories of Latin American and Spanish song, while Lora’s sensitive and commanding pianism provides the emotional heart of the performance. Their musical connection is seamless—two artists moving as one, creating performances that are immersive, transformative, and deeply human.
Nicholas and Lora first met in 2001 at Canterbury Christ Church University, where Nicholas was completing his Master’s in Music and Lora was guest Head of Performance. Their artistic chemistry was immediate. Having met Nicholas, Lora was keen to work with him, so moved was she by the colour and power of voice, and by their shared musical sensibility and phrasing. A lasting friendship followed, and now, after years apart, they unite on stage for the first time. Their combined artistry and mutual respect give rise to a singular musical experience—one that promises to sweep listeners away.
About Lora Dimitrova
Lora Dimitrova is an internationally celebrated pianist who has performed with legendary conductors including Sir Georg Solti (London Symphony Orchestra) and Kurt Masur (Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra). A passionate educator, she has taught at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, the National Academy of Music in Bulgaria, and prestigious specialist schools such as Chetham’s and The Menuhin School. She founded the Sospiro Piano Centre, named after Liszt’s concert study “un Sopro” (a sigh)—a piece featured in this concert—and led its teaching team for over a decade. For 14 years, Lora headed the Keyboard Department at Bromley Youth Music Trust, where she also founded and directed an award-winning Jazz Department. Her innovative teaching has shaped generations of young musicians across Europe and the UK.
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