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David
Dean is an highly accomplished, versatile pianist with a repertoire
ranging from classical masterpieces such as Rachmaninov’s Second
Piano Concerto, Debussy’s Claire de Lune, Chopin’s Etudes through
Jazz and Pop standards including Sinatra, Duke Ellington, The
Beatles and contemporary artists such as Robbie Williams, and
Joss Stone.
David
plays for engagements such as private after-dinner concerts, cocktail
receptions and afternoon tea concerts. He performed at the 2006
FinanceAsia Awards Ceremony, Asia’s largest Financial Awards event,
hosted by Lord Heseltine and will be appearing at Dulwich festival
in May 2007 as well as giving recitals in Oxford and the City
again later this year. He is also known for his innovative approach
to weddings, transcribing contemporary works to order for both
organ and piano.
David
is currently studying under Professors Hilary Coates and Christopher
Elton from Trinity College and the Royal Academy of Music, respectively,
and recently achieved Distinction in the DipABRSM diploma from
the Royal Schools of Music. Previously a member of the Hong Kong
Chamber orchestra, he was understudy for a gala performance of
the Rachmaninov’s Concerto in front of 1,200 people at Hong Kong
City Hall in 2004. David has also performed Mozart’s Piano Concerto
in D Minor KV 466 with the Oxford Opera Orchestra at Holywell
Music Rooms, Europe’s oldest concert hall.
"Walking
down the aisle newly-wed was a special moment, made the more so
by being accompanied by the theme from "Thunderbirds" played by
David on full organ"
- Paul Gourd, Client
"David's
ability and expertise guided us through this most demanding of
concerti" [Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto]
- Ken Lam, Musical Director and Conductor, Hong Kong Chamber Orchestra
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