“Piano Postcards”, my new album is out now!
"Piano Postcards", a new album of ten inspirational postcard scenes, is out now! Each ‘postcard’ is a stunning musical interpretation of a place that I love, interspersed with my own treasured memories of being there.
Available now from my website shop on CD, Piano Sheet Music Book, along with a limited quantity of tote bags, featuring stunning artwork created especially by Millie Moth.
Experience Piano Postcards:
The album, which includes 'Castle Crag’, 'Wish You Were Here’ and ‘Bon Voyage’ is available to stream on Spotify and Apple Music, and you can download the sheet music to play from my website shop:
Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Music
Darkest Sky
This is the full length version 6 minute of Dark Sky from Piano Postcards, and I hope it will help you feel calm and relaxed. Inspired by the spa town of Moffat which is known as the Dark Sky Town and is famed for its special street lighting and clear night skies. An ideal site for stargazing, and one of our favourite stops en-route to the Scottish Highlands.
This piece is again accompanied by beautiful artwork by Millie Moth.
“Here, again, is a beautiful collection in every sense, and one to genuinely cherish. Simply, Piano Postcards is a collection which is not to be missed.” - Pianodao (July 2023)
“Piano Postcards is a lovely concept that captures moments from Adrian’s travels and translates them into unique melodies.” - Jem Girl At The Piano (June 2023)
Music
I have recorded four collections of my own solo piano compositions: Piano Postcards & Piano Meditations recorded at Potton Hall in Suffolk, and Sky Blue Piano & Journey - Twelve Romances for Piano both recorded at Crear House on the West Coast of Scotland.
“Unpretentious and from the heart” - Music Web International
“Stressed out? - Well, we'd come to the right place for a blissful hour with pianist, Adrian Lord." - Buxton Fringe 2022
Videos
Bon Voyage (from Piano Postcards)
Wish You Were Here (from Piano Postcards)
Little Star live at The Hidden Barn
(from Journey)
Evermore (from Piano Meditations)
The Misty Isle (from Sky Blue Piano)
Homecoming (from Sky Blue Piano)
“I really think all five pieces here are something quite special.” - Pianodao 2021
“Highly enjoyable & atmospheric miniatures” - Nick’s Classical Notes
Sheet Music
New music for you, and for your pupils. I have published four piano sheet music books containing all the pieces from my albums:
Piano Postcards
ISMN: 9790900299031
Piano Meditations
ISMN: 9790900299017
Sky Blue Piano
ISMN: 9790900299000
Journey - Twelve Romances for Piano
ISMN: 9790900299024
The books have been typeset, designed and printed by people who work for ABRSM publishing, so they are easy to read, and look and feel great. These pieces are between grade 5 and 7 standard.
Join other piano teachers in recommending this uplifting and joyful music to their pupils. To find out how to purchase, including details of stockists, please visit my website shop:
Here are preview videos of my books:
“Easily accessible and pianistically written, keeping the listener on their toes” - Pianist Magazine
These pieces will be propped up on my piano waiting to be played time and time again.” - Joan Kaye
Concerts
You are invited to come and experience "Piano Postcards", along with a selection of pieces from my previous albums. It will be wonderful to be performing my new music for you, and I do hope you can join me there. Dates are being arranged for 2024, so please check back for further details of these.
Saturday 6th April 2024, 10.30am
Lancaster Priory, Priory Close, Lancaster, LA1 1YZ
A performance of Piano Postcards, along with a selection of relaxing pieces from my previous albums. Fair trade drinks available 30 minutes before from The Priory Cafe.
Free entry with retiring donations.
Lancaster Priory website
Saturday 6th July 2024, 2pm
Buxton United Reformed Church, Hardwick Square East, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6PT
In colaboration with Buxton Festival Fringe, and featuring a special selection of pieces from across my albums.
Tickets are available now:
Buy Tickets Here
Tuesday 9th July 2024, 1pm
St Alkmund’s Church, 6, St Alkmond’s Square, Shrewsbury SY1 1UH
Free admission, donations are welcomed.
St Alkmund’s website
Friday 23rd August 2024, 1.30pm
St Giles Cathedral
The Royal Mile, High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE
In colaboration with Edinburgh Fringe, and featuring a special selection of pieces from across my albums.
Admission is by donation to the cathedral
“I certainly felt lighter, calmer and totally relaxed after the concert. His music was even better live - make sure you don't miss him!" - Buxton Fringe 2021
Gallery
Recording at Crear
Photograph by Bill Baillie
Adrian Lord
Photograph by Bill Baillie
Worcester Cathedral
Photograph by Neil Willis
Blackburn Cathedral
Photograph by Hannah Lord
Derby Cathedral
Photograph by Hannah Lord
Brecon Cathedral
Photograph by Donna Lord
Shoreditch Treehouse
Photograph by Richard Hinsley
St George The Martyr, Southwark
Photograph by Neil Willis
The Courthouse, Knutsford
Photograph by Hannah Lord
Recording at Potton Hall
Photograph by Ben Smith
Socially-distanced concert in Buxton
Photograph by Donna Lord
“Soul Repair” concert at The Hidden Barn, Knutsford
Photograph by Hannah Lord
“You need this music in your life as it is the perfect way to switch off and wind down.” - Buxton Fringe 2019
About Adrian
Adrian Lord is a classical British pianist and composer, based in the historic market town of Knutsford.
Born and bred in Cheshire, Adrian studied at the world renowned Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, before honing his craft at Colchester Institute’s School of Music. Here, he studied composition with Alan Bullard and Christopher Ball, and won the Canon Jack award for Piano Performance under the tuition of Martin Hughes and Robert Bell.
In 2016 Adrian released his debut album, ‘Journey – Twelve Romances for Piano’. A mesmerising reflection of his inspirational journey as a composer, the album was recorded at Crear – a dramatic location on the west coast of Scotland.
‘Sky Blue Piano’, his second album, was recorded on a return visit to Crear. Released in 2018, it features 12 original, uplifting pieces.
His third album, ‘Piano Meditations’ was released in 2021 and is a collection of calming compositions, played with an unhurried feel and a relaxed approach to time.
Adrian’s latest release, ‘Piano Postcards’ features ten new, beautiful tracks, inspired by some of his favourite locations. Each ‘postcard’ is a stunning musical interpretation of a place that he loves, interspersed with his own treasured memories of being there.
As with his earlier albums, it’s available both on CD and as a beautifully bound collection of sheet music for aspiring pianists.
With a joyful, melodic style that his listeners describe as tranquil and relaxing, Adrian is a regular on the concert circuit, performing at venues across the UK. He spends much of his time composing new pieces on a reconditioned 1929 Bechstein grand piano, which is his pride and joy.
During the pandemic, he won new followers through twice-weekly Facebook Lives. Described as a “must-watch” online piano performance by Pianist magazine, it was a wonderful opportunity for Adrian to connect with his listeners and help them relax.
With a lifelong love of music, which spans the decades (and genres), Adrian loves everything from classical pieces to progressive rock and cites Beethoven, Brahms, Jeff Lynne and Rick Wakeman (who he had the great pleasure of meeting at the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester) as his main musical influences.
A keen walker and explorer, nature is an endless source of inspiration for Adrian. His favourite places include the stunning Scottish Islands and the breathtaking Lake District, where to date he has climbed 171 of the 214 Wainwright Fells.
Read my article in Pianist Magazine discussing why music is good for the brain:
Why Music Is Good For The BrainLearn more about me in my interview with the Cross-Eyed Pianist:
Meet The Artist“His music is just sublime. You won’t be disappointed!” - Buxton Fringe Review 2020
Shop
You can buy my CDs, Piano Sheet Music books here. I aim to post all orders as soon as possible using Royal Mail first class post. There is FREE POSTAGE on UK orders of £20 and over. (At the moment some international orders are taking 3-4 weeks to arrive, but they are getting there).
Piano Postcards CD, sheet music book, and tote bags are available to order now!
CDs
You may also purchase CDs from Amazon:
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Sheet Music Books
If you would like me to sign your copy of the sheet music, please also send me a message on my Contact Adrian page.
My sheet music books are also available from the following shops:
⚫️ Margin Music in Macclesfield, Cheshire - Margin Music’s website
⚫️ Forsyths music shop on Deansgate in Manchester - Forsyth’s website
⚫️ JG Windows in Central Arcade in Newcastle upon Tyne - JG Windows website
Limited Edition Tote Bags & Post-it® Notes
Music Gifts
To accompany all my piano albums you can now buy matching mugs, notebooks, mobile phone cases, coasters, even stickers and T shirts!
In association with Redbubble, you can see everything on offer in my shop for my new album Piano Postcards, and also for Piano Meditations, Sky Blue Piano and Journey at:
Sheet Music Downloads
You can now buy my sheet music, download and play immediately. In collaboration with SheetMusicPlus the individual pieces for Piano Postcards, Piano Mediatations, Sky Blue Piano and Journey (along with the whole books) are available now. Follow the link below: