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My job as a pianist and teacher means that I get the chance to work with great people in music. Keep up to date with these activites here and of course, get in touch using the contact page if you'd like to be part of a future story!

Lockdown Activities

Sunday, August 2, 2020 by Simon Larner | Pianist

Lockdown has given me the time to finish lots of jobs, including sorting through the archive of old recordings. This led to me finding this recording I made about 15 years ago of George Shearing's jazz arrangement of 'Just You, Just Me'. It's a great song and of course in George's skillful hands, it's an incredible arrangement for the piano!


Petrof Challenge

Monday, May 18, 2020 by Simon Larner | Pianist

For the longest time I've been a fan of Petrof pianos because of their warm and dark tone, so I'm thrilled that they decided to share my performance of the Brahms E flat Intermezzo as part of their #PETROFChallenge

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=240646880544669&extid=Qe991TtLpTVin1xb


VE Day 75

Friday, May 8, 2020 by Simon Larner | Pianist

2020 marked the 75 th anniversary of VE Day. My grandfather served in WW2 as a linesman. I’ve made this video as a tribute to him and to all of those who worked so hard and gave so much.