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Debussy - Clair de lune

Erik Satie - Gymnopédie no - 1

Chopin op. 9 no. 2

About Max

Classically-trained pianist with a repertoire of classical, Jazz and pop songs.

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Pianist

Newport

Public liability insurance of £2 million

A graduate from Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Max is a pianist with a classical training, graduating in 2019. He is also a composer and piano teacher based in Cardiff. Max offers a repertoire of classical, jazz and pop music. This includes music by composer’s such as Chopin, Debussy, Einaudi, Bill Evans, Scott Joplin and John Legend among many others.

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Max's Reviews

5 out of 5

Friendly and accommodating pianist! Good range of style. Would recommend.

5 out of 5

Brilliant music

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Max's Song list

Classical 🎹

Beethoven, Fur Elise

Chopin, Nocturne op. 9 no. 1

Chopin, Nocturne op. 9 no. 2

Chopin, Prelude op.28 no.4

Chopin Nocturne op.55 no.1

Debussy, Clair de lune

Schumann, Scenes from Childhood no 1

Schumann, Scenes from childhood no 7

Mozart, Sonata in C k.545 second movement

Erik Satie, Gymnopédie no. 1

Pachelbel, Canon in D

Wagner, Bridal March

Bach, Prelude in C

Scarlatti, Sonata in A

Einaudi, Primavera

Einaudi, I Giorni

Yurima, River Flows in you

Elissa Milne, Indigo Mooni

Yurima, I over flows in you

Tchaikovsky, Swan Lake

Elgar, Enigma variation

Schubert, Ave Maria

Macdowell, To a Wild Rose

Melody Bober, Rushing River

Grieg, Morning

Schubert, Ave Maria

Jurnickova, Little stream

Alanya Bridge, Morning

Nigel Hess, Ladies in Lavender

Edward Elgar, Salut d’Amour

Einaudi, Nicole Blanche

Einaudi, Fairytale

Bach, Air on the G string

Alanya Bridge, Morning

Debussy, Arabesque

Pop 🎶

John Legend, All of Me

Elvis, Only Fools

Frank Sinatra, Fly Me to the Moon

Brian Adams, Everything I do

Christina Perry, A Thousand Years

Snow patrol, Chasing Cars

Aerosmith, I don’t want to miss a thing

The Cure, Friday I’m in Love

The Beach Boys, God Only knows

Steve Wonder, Isn’t she lovely

Stevie Wonder, I just called to say I love you

Fleetwood Mac, Landslide

Chris de Burgh, Lady in Red

John Lennon, Woman

Eric Clapton, wonderful tonight

Oasis, live forever

Oasis, Masterplan

Mike Scott, How long will I love you

Ewan MacColl, The first time ever I saw your face

Jazz 🎺

Scott Joplin, Maple Leaf Rag

Scott Joplin, The Entertainer

Harold Arlen, Over the rainbow

Errol Garner, Misty

Frank Churchill, someday my prince will come

Bill Evans, Peace Piece

Bill Evans, Autumn leaves

Valerie Capers, Billie’s song

Miles Davies, All Blues

Louis Armstrong, What a Wonderful World

Christmas 🎅

Joy to the world

It’s the most wonderful time of the year

Silent night

Let it snow

Ave Maria

Santa Clause is coming to town

White Christmas

Jingle Bell Rock

We wish you a Merry Christmas

Last Christmas

Somewhere in my memory

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Max's Prices

Last updated: 2024

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£100
Up to 1 hour	£200
Up to 2 hours	£300
Up to 3 hours	£400

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

I have been very touched by some clients describing my performance as expressive and beautiful. However, a great deal of that praise should go to the composers of the pieces and the piano manufacturers!

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Llechwen Hotel Peterstone court Fairyhill

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Classical and Jazz composers Chopin Beethoven Brahms Rachmaninoff Scott Joplin Bill Evans

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

I have enjoyed every gig that I have done, all memorable in their own way!

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

Just let me know in advance and I will do my best to accommodate your changes.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes

How much time do you need to set up?

20 minutes

If I have a piano at my venue, are you happy to perform on that?

Yes, that’s absolutely fine.

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

I can learn up to two songs for your event.

Are you able to bring your own piano or keyboard?

Yes! I can bring my own digital baby grand grand piano!

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes, I’m happy to learn up to two requests.

Musicianship

Genres:

Classical, Christmas, Baroque, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Film / TV music, Opera, Musical theatre, Ambient, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Jazz, Blues, Ragtime, Swing, Modern jazz, Avant garde, Easy listening, Experimental, Light music, Originals, Pop, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Covers, World music

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Instruments:

Piano

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Event types:

Wedding, Virtual event, Wedding proposal, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Concert, Recording session

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Other skills:

Composer, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Composition teaching

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