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London Music Festivals
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WKMT London Music Festivals
A Fabulous performance opportunity!
May 11th, 2024 – St. Cuthbert’s Church, London
In the heart of London, a city that thrives on its blend of historical charm and contemporary vigor, the twelfth rendition of the WKMT piano festival unfolds—a celebration deeply rooted in tradition yet vibrantly alive in today’s digital zeitgeist. Since 2013, WKMT has elegantly carved out a space for classical piano amidst the city’s eclectic cultural landscape, offering a rare sanctuary for the communal and the classical to converge.
This festival, more than an event, is a heartfelt nod to the timeless traditions of Western high culture. It’s a space where beauty is revered, not just in the sublime strains of piano music, but in the grandeur of our surroundings and the quality of our interactions. In an era captivated by the allure of the digital, WKMT stands as a testament to the enduring value of real, tactile experiences—of coming together to celebrate achievements, art, and architecture.
For the dedicated students of WKMT, this festival symbolizes the zenith of their musical voyage. It’s here that the solitude of rehearsal gives way to the warmth of applause, where their hard work unfurls in the spotlight, sharing with an appreciative audience the richness of their learning and the depth of their passion.
In distilling the essence of the WKMT festival, one finds a blend of elegance and earnestness. It’s a reminder that in the rush of our digital lives, there’s a profound beauty in pausing to connect with the arts and with each other. The festival is an invitation to immerse in an experience that’s both grand and intimate, celebrating the power of music to unite and inspire.
So, let us gather in London’s vibrant heart for this unique celebration, a fusion of history, culture, and personal achievement. Join us in experiencing the unifying power of classical piano at the WKMT festival, where every note played is a step toward collective transcendence, and each performance is a moment shared among friends, old and new.
Why is it relevant to perform in WKMT festivals for your music education process?
Studying piano is essentially a lonely process. The instrument itself is destined to be mainly a solo instrument, which means the performer usually plays alone. Within the dynamic of the weekly lesson, we have the teacher, the student and the student’s parents in the case of the children.
Students don’t have a space in which they can interchange ideas, experiences and share common goals within the lesson framing. Festivals are a great moment to give our students the chance to mingle and meet people with similar interests.
Playing before a live audience develops confidence. It is a powerful medium to beat bashfulness and boost your morale.
With children, it is vital to be aware that these skills will transfer into other life experiences in their future: a job interview, a public speech, etc.
Whenever is a goal set, the student will push harder than ever to achieve it and favour concentration and stamina in their studies; the understanding that when we play live, we expose ourselves and this situation makes the student give the best they can.
Throughout the years we have verified that the students who perform in our festivals increase their study time 50% more than the students who don’t.
What happens at WKMT Festivals?
WKMT has been hosting their festivals for almost seven years, and they turned out to be the highlight of WKMT events.
It is a captivating gathering where every one of our students and loved ones will enjoy.
We start with a reception with a comprehensive assortment of appetisers and drinks such as prosecco, wine and soft drinks for the children, where students and their guests can talk and mingle and with our Director Mr Juan Rezzuto as well as the WKMT teaching staff.
After the reception, the performers will go to the practice room where they will find a haven to practise before their performances and to concentrate in a relaxed environment. Lots of encouragement among the students will naturally happen, as per the experience of previous years.
After every performance, they can sit at the main auditorium to appreciate the music of their fellow piano performers.
Every performance is professionally recorded by our sound engineer and filmed with three 4-K definition cameras. Every student will receive a personalised video.