Iris Axon Concert Series 2023-24
First Sunday of the month.
Begins September 4th, 2022.
Anna Vienna Ho – Piano
September 3rd, 2023
Hannah Shilvock – Bass Clarinet
October 1st, 2023
Lewis Kingsley – Piano
November 5th, 2023
Based in both London and Manchester, two of the UK's most exciting and vibrant cities, Lewis enjoys a busy life as a working musician. Organising projects as both soloist and collaborator, he programmes a wide variety of music from the traditional classical canon, right through to jazz and the avant-garde. With a strong background in theatre, his appearances are never without verve.
Lewis is also a passionate educator. With an enthusiasm for the craft of practice, a topic that he can often be heard discussing with great fervour, he enjoys working with a variety of students, encouraging them to develop into efficient and independent musicians. He provides people with the essential tools to live their musical lives freely and individually, whether they wish to pursue a career in music, or relish in the joys of personal music-making.
Lewis is a Chethams School of Music alumnus and recent graduate of London's Trinity Laban Conservatoire where he studied with Philip Fowke and Alisdair Hogarth.
Lewis is also a passionate educator. With an enthusiasm for the craft of practice, a topic that he can often be heard discussing with great fervour, he enjoys working with a variety of students, encouraging them to develop into efficient and independent musicians. He provides people with the essential tools to live their musical lives freely and individually, whether they wish to pursue a career in music, or relish in the joys of personal music-making.
Lewis is a Chethams School of Music alumnus and recent graduate of London's Trinity Laban Conservatoire where he studied with Philip Fowke and Alisdair Hogarth.
Neus Perris Ferrer - Piano
December 3rd, 2023
London based pianist Neus Peris is emerging as an exciting artist thanks to her sensitivity and expression in performance. Taking interest in a wide range of composers, her versatile repertoire include works by Bach, Janáček, Mompou, Debussy and Mussorgsky among others, as well as contemporary music.
Having also developed a solid reputation as a collaborative pianist, Neus has performed both solo and chamber music in venues and festivals in the UK, Denmark, Norway, Spain, France, Portugal and the US.
Originally from Barcelona, Neus has been living in London since 2015, where she completed a Masters Degree at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. She has had the privilege of receiving advice from many inspiring musicians such as Douglas Finch, Eileen and Derek Aviss, Philip Fowke, Eugene Asti, Malcolm Martineau and Pascal Rogé, to name just a few.
Having also developed a solid reputation as a collaborative pianist, Neus has performed both solo and chamber music in venues and festivals in the UK, Denmark, Norway, Spain, France, Portugal and the US.
Originally from Barcelona, Neus has been living in London since 2015, where she completed a Masters Degree at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. She has had the privilege of receiving advice from many inspiring musicians such as Douglas Finch, Eileen and Derek Aviss, Philip Fowke, Eugene Asti, Malcolm Martineau and Pascal Rogé, to name just a few.
Amber Emson – Violin & Leah Nicholson - Piano
January 7th, 2024
Evgeny Soifertis - Piano
February 4th, 2024
Catherine Underhill is a British oboist and cor anglais player.
Performances have taken Catherine across the UK and to Europe, in concert halls and theatres, including Cadogan Hall and the Mayflower Theatre. She has played in France, the Netherlands and with the Berlin Opera Academy in Switzerland. Catherine has given recitals for the Iris Axon Concert Series, in the Old Royal Naval College Chapel and at Southwark Cathedral. As a soloist, she has performed with the Marcello Oboe Concerto and she is a member of Hacha Duo (bass clarinet and cor anglais). Catherine has performed in masterclasses for Juliana Koch and Tom Blomfield and received a scholarship to study with David Theodore at the British Isles Music Festival.
Catherine plays a Marigaux 2001 oboe and a Lorée cor anglais.
Performances have taken Catherine across the UK and to Europe, in concert halls and theatres, including Cadogan Hall and the Mayflower Theatre. She has played in France, the Netherlands and with the Berlin Opera Academy in Switzerland. Catherine has given recitals for the Iris Axon Concert Series, in the Old Royal Naval College Chapel and at Southwark Cathedral. As a soloist, she has performed with the Marcello Oboe Concerto and she is a member of Hacha Duo (bass clarinet and cor anglais). Catherine has performed in masterclasses for Juliana Koch and Tom Blomfield and received a scholarship to study with David Theodore at the British Isles Music Festival.
Catherine plays a Marigaux 2001 oboe and a Lorée cor anglais.
Alice Jones (cello), Tara Clifford (piano)
March 3rd, 2024
Joanna Kacperek – Piano
April 7th, 2024
Stavroula Thoma - Piano
May 5th, 2024
Stavroula Thoma is a Cypriot pianist who has performed across Europe. She is well acknowledged for her vivid sense of communication, warmth and lyricism in her music making.
Stavroula has performed concerts in major concert venues and festivals such as: International Kodály Festival, Kecskemet, (Hungary), Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Musica Als Parks (Barcelona), Frontiers Festival (Birmingham), Classical Music Festival (Larnaca), Symphony Hall (Birmingham), Steinway Hall
(London), The Palace of Arts (Budapest), Adrian Boult Hall (Birmingham), St James Piccadilly.
At the age of 11 years old, Stavroula won the second prize in the Evaggelia Tziarri International Piano competition. During her undergraduate studies at Royal Holloway University of London, Stavroula was a scholar of Georgiou and Maria Tirimou’s foundation. She was awarded the Marzorie
Hulzehurst Piano award and was also a full Joseph Weingarten scholar at the Liszt Academy of Music
in 2012-14.
Equally, Stavroula enjoys passing on her passion and knowledge of the piano to her numerous
students based in London.
Stavroula has performed concerts in major concert venues and festivals such as: International Kodály Festival, Kecskemet, (Hungary), Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Musica Als Parks (Barcelona), Frontiers Festival (Birmingham), Classical Music Festival (Larnaca), Symphony Hall (Birmingham), Steinway Hall
(London), The Palace of Arts (Budapest), Adrian Boult Hall (Birmingham), St James Piccadilly.
At the age of 11 years old, Stavroula won the second prize in the Evaggelia Tziarri International Piano competition. During her undergraduate studies at Royal Holloway University of London, Stavroula was a scholar of Georgiou and Maria Tirimou’s foundation. She was awarded the Marzorie
Hulzehurst Piano award and was also a full Joseph Weingarten scholar at the Liszt Academy of Music
in 2012-14.
Equally, Stavroula enjoys passing on her passion and knowledge of the piano to her numerous
students based in London.
Lance Mok – Piano
June 2nd, 2024
Lance Mok is a pianist and composer based in London. He was born and raised in Hong Kong. “A fine musician with searching intelligence and very personable […] an adventurer” (FringeReview, 2020), Lance is noted for his interest and mastery of a wide repertoire of diverse styles and advocacy of contemporary music as well as slightly neglected works by past composers.
Lance’s versatile performance career as a recital and concerto soloist, collaborative pianist, répétieur, and chamber musician has brought him around the United Kingdom and Hong Kong, to Finland, Poland, South Korea, Taiwan, Macau, and the United States. His performances have been broadcast by Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) and Television Broadcasts Ltd.
Lance’s versatile performance career as a recital and concerto soloist, collaborative pianist, répétieur, and chamber musician has brought him around the United Kingdom and Hong Kong, to Finland, Poland, South Korea, Taiwan, Macau, and the United States. His performances have been broadcast by Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) and Television Broadcasts Ltd.
Susie Gibbons - Soprano
July 7rd, 2024
Susie Gibbons’ dynamic and versatile voice captivates audiences with every performance. As the 2019 winner of the prestigious Bernadette Greevy Bursary and Mahler prize, Susie has proven her exceptional talent and artistry in the soprano repertoire. Her extensive experience on both the operatic and recital stages has honed her skills and allowed her to master a wide range of musical styles. A graduate of the esteemed Royal College of Music in London, Susie's training has provided her with a solid foundation and a deep understanding of her craft. Her dedication to her artistry and her ability to connect with audiences make her one to watch.
Do come along and join us – the first Sunday of every month (except January) at 4pm-5pm. Programmes at the door: Adults £6.00, Concessions £5.00, children £2.00. There are crèche facilities available. Details also on the church website www.actonhillurc.org.uk
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