William Thomson (piano) plays Einaudi, Tiersen, Arnalds & his own music

The Scottish composer plays music from his latest album, and by the luminaries of contemporary neo-classicism, on both grand and felt pianos ABOUT THE EVENT William released his most recent album, The Space Between Thoughts, in May on Heart Dance Records. In his first concert at Forsyth, he will intersperse several pieces from the album with works by other composers of contemporary neo-classical music and associated genres: Australian Luke Howard, Joep Beving from the Netherlands, and some of the biggest names — Arnalds, Tiersen, Einaudi. Throughout his set, he will switch between a grand piano and a 'felted' upright piano. Fans of the genre will be familiar with the muted, velvety tone that the application of felt produces, but if you're new to this sound world, expect an intimate, immersive atmosphere, and William will introduce you to the music as he goes along... We are grateful to the Ida Carroll Trust for supporting our recital series, enabling us to pay the artists who perform here. PROGRAMME Ludovico Einaudi, Seven Days Walking / Day 1: Ascent Einaudi, Golden Butterflies Einaudi, Atoms Luke Howard, Open · William Thomson, Just Before Dusk Thomson, Quiet Rooms Joep Beving, Last Dance Yann Tiersen, Porz Goret · Ólafur Arnalds, Tomorrow's Song Arnalds, Saman Thomson, Still Streets Thomson, Unmeasured Hours Thomson, Open Way · Beving, Ab Ovo Einaudi, Elegy for the Arctic Einaudi, Una Mattina ABOUT THE PERFORMER William Thomson, piano William Thomson is a Scottish pianist and composer from Glasgow whose music has been featured on both national and international radio and television. Working within the contemporary neo-classical genre, William creates deeply expressive and atmospheric compositions, often incorporating the distinctive sound of felt piano to produce an intimate and evocative listening experience. His music is characterised by its emotional depth, melodic beauty, and calming nature, earning praise for its ability to connect with audiences on a profound level. Through his performances and recordings, William continues to explore the intersection of simplicity, emotion, and cinematic storytelling, creating music that is both reflective and memorable. Spotify Facebook @WilliamThomsonPianoMusic Instagram @_williamthomson