A regular event celebrating the world of contemporary piano music. Featuring live performances of original music from an exciting collection of neoclassical pianists and composers. Presented by Telin.
Beautiful modern piano in an intimate and informal setting.
Dominique Charpentier
Dominique Charpentier is a renowned French composer and musician whose music stands at the crossroads of modern and neoclassical styles. With millions of streams on platforms like Spotify, he has become a key figure in today’s neoclassical scene. Drawing inspiration from nature and the quiet beauty of everyday life, Dominique expresses his sensitivity mainly through the piano, but also through collaborations with talented artists such as Kyle McEvoy and Illuminine. His works have been released on prestigious labels including Sonder House and 1631 Recordings. A lifelong lover of cinema, Dominique also composes original soundtracks for films and video games, such as the acclaimed feature film The Cakemaker and the award-winning game Somerville. His upcoming solo piano album “Portraits” offers a captivating and introspective listening experience. In 2026, Dominique will delve into new sonic territories with a project blending acoustic and electronic sounds, accompanied by a European tour.Through his delicate and deeply emotive compositions, Dominique Charpentier takes listeners on a poetic journey — where gentle piano hammers meet ethereal synth textures — to connect with the heart and soul.
Luciana Hamond
Luciana Hamond is a Brazilian neoclassical pianist, composer, researcher, and Professor of Music at the Federal University of Mato Grosso (UFMT). Originally from Rio de Janeiro and currently based in Cuiabá, she holds a PhD from University College London (UCL), Institute of Education, where her doctoral research explored the use of digital technologies in piano teaching and learning. Her music is characterised by lyrical piano writing, emotional directness, and atmospheric soundscapes, drawing inspiration from contemporary neoclassical music and artists such as Yann Tiersen and Enya.
Improvisation has been central to her creative process since 2016, with spontaneous piano recordings often serving as the starting point for later compositions. Her recent releases include the EP Piano Inspirations (2024), which was nominated for Classical Album of the Year by
SoloPiano.com. Her composition Eclipse, from the album Piano Catarse (2026), was also selected as an Official Finalist at the 2026 InterContinental Music Awards in the Classical Crossover category.
Her piano work combines an intimate artistic voice with an ongoing interest in improvisation, personal transformation, and the expressive possibilities of contemporary solo piano music.
Melissa Monique
Melissa Monique is a 22 year old neoclassical pianist based in London who channels her emotions through her original compositions. She has appeared on a UK TV series called ‘The Piano’ series one & The Piano at Christmas’ performing two of her original compositions. Since then she has performed at some major music venues in London including: The Southbank Centre, The Grand Junction, Shoreditch Tree House & Trafalgar square’s Main stage (Lunar New Year). Melissa has gained a great community for her original work and covers gaining over 100K+ Instagram followers and 140K+ TikTok followers showcasing her love for the piano.
