ADRIAN LORD

New album Piano Postcards available to pre-order now

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“Piano Postcards”, my new album is available to pre-order now!

"Piano Postcards", a new album of ten beautiful tracks, is released on 7th July. Each ‘postcard’ is a stunning musical interpretation of a place that I love, interspersed with my own treasured memories of being there.  

Pre-order 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.

Please join me at my special launch concerts in Knutsford, Buxton and Edinburgh.

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Two tracks from the album – 'Castle Crag' and 'Wish You Were Here' – are already available to stream on Spotify and Apple Music, and you can download the sheet music to play:

Listen to “Castle Crag”:

Listen to “Wish You Were Here”:

“You need this music in your life as it is the perfect way to switch off and wind down.” - Buxton Fringe 2019

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

Castle Crag (from Piano Postcards)

Evermore (from Piano Meditations)

Little Star live at The Hidden Barn
(from Journey)

Homecoming (from Sky Blue Piano)

The Misty Isle (from Sky Blue Piano)

Downpour live at The Courthouse
(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: 

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Piano Postcards

ISMN: 9790900299031
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Piano Meditations

ISMN: 9790900299017
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Sky Blue Piano

ISMN: 9790900299000
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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:

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 2023 and 2024, so please check back for further details of these. 

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Thursday 20th July 2023, 7.30pm - Piano Postcards launch

The Hidden Barn at 94,
94 King Street, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6ED

The Hidden Barn is a stunning 17th century grade II listed building with antique brickwork and original beams in the heart of Knutsford, Cheshire. Many people will remember the venue as being The White Lion or Jack Rabbit’s. Drinks will be available from the bar.  
Buy Knutsford Tickets
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Saturday 22nd July 2023, 1.00pm

Buxton United Reformed Church
Hardwick Square East, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6PT

The concert will take place as part of the 2023 Buxton Festival Fringe, and I shall be performing on the church's restored Broadwood grand piano.
Buy Buxton Tickets
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Saturday29th July 1.30pm

St Giles Cathedral
The Royal Mile, High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE

Admission is by donation to the cathedral
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“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


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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 161 of the 214 Wainwright Fells.

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Read my article in Pianist Magazine discussing why music is good for the brain:

Why Music Is Good For The Brain

Learn 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 released on 7th July, and are available to pre-order now.  Any orders containing pre-orders will be dispatched together by the 7th July.

CDs


You may also purchase CDs from Amazon:

Amazon


Get my music on iTunes:

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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

Sheet Music Downloads

You can now buy my sheet music, download and play immediately.  In collaboration with SheetMusicPlus the individual pieces for Castle Crag, Piano Mediatations, Sky Blue Piano and Journey (along with the whole books) are available now.  Follow the link below:

Sheet Music Downloads

Contact Adrian

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