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About Joseph Long
As one of Scotland's finest concert pianists, Joseph Long is a familiar face on the concert circuit in the UK and abroad.His straightforward combination of stimulating programmes, brilliantly thought-out interpretations and informative verbal introductions has led to return visits to many venues.He is noted for his imaginative approach to programme planning and presentation, and his programming of lesser-known or contemporary works alongside mainstream repertoire brings the former to a wider audience than is often the case.
Long's sound quality is both beautiful and individual, and his sense of proportion, of timing, of dynamics, of light and shade are simply admirable (EPTA UK)
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Reminiscent of Lipatti . . . it takes a truly original musician to show one shadows one has not seen before, even in the most oft-played works . . . the entirety of Long's performance made us do that very rare combination of things at a concert: feel and think (HINDUSTAN TIMES)
With recitals in venues as diverse as St.-Martin's-in-the-Fields in London, the Grand Hall of the Moscow Conservatoire, the International Centre of India, the Calcutta School of Music and the University of Almeria in Spain, Joseph Long is in heavy demand as a solo recitalist, both nationally and internationally.He has broadcast widely within the UK, and his discography to date includes acclaimed recordings of both mainstream and lesser-known repertoire, including works by Balakirev, Chopin, Ravel, Scriabin, Sibelius and Bax.Joseph Long gives high-profile solo recitals, informal recitals, lunch-time concerts and concerto performances.
Despite a busy concert career, Joseph Long retains a keen interest in musical education and in the imparting of knowledge to others.A gifted communicator, he is a well respected teacher of advanced piano studies at the North East of Scotland Music School and the University of Aberdeen.In addition, he is an accomplished composer.