Knutsford & Buxton concert tickets on sale now with the link below:
“Elements", my new collection is out now!
I’m delighted to announce my brand new sheet music book Elements - A selection of hand-picked pieces to inspire intermediate pianists.
This stand-alone book, Elements, contains two of the simplest pieces from each of my four albums, as well as two new compositions written with less experienced pianists in mind. To help you get started, suggested fingering has been added to these editions of the pieces.
The talented Millie Moth has once again created some beautiful artwork for me. As well as designing the cover illustration, she has cleverly weaved in colours from each of my album covers to represent the chosen pieces and give a visual coherence to the series.
Elements is priced at just £12.50, and when you spend £20 or more in my online store there is free UK postage, where it can be digitally downloaded too. The book is also available from Margin Music in Macclesfield and Forsyths in Manchester.
Perfect for pianists grades 4-5 - if you were looking to begin playing my piano music, then Elements is a great place to start.
Elements has just been chosen as a finalist for The Art of Piano Education awards. It’s the only self published book on the shortlist, so thank you to everyone who has supported me. The final is at the Royal Albert Hall in May!
https://theartofpianoeducationawards.com/finalists-2025/
One of the brand new pieces for Elements is “Azzurro", and here is a video of me performing it at the C. Bechstein centre in Manchester. I hope you will enjoy listening.
“For intermediate players (and their teachers) looking for easy-going contemporary music that will effortlessly encourage beautiful playing, Adrian Lord remains a composer in a special league, and Elements offers unparalleled access to his most accessible pieces.” - Pianodao (July 2024)
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
Azzurro (from Elements)
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)
Tutorial Videos
Following many requests, I plan to make a series of tutorial videos for my pieces using Synthesia. Here’s a link to a few to get you started - I hope you enjoy playing my pieces:
“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 five piano sheet music books containing all the pieces from my albums:
Elements
Shimmer, The Wedding, Space, Northern Lights, Wish You Were Here, Azzurro, The Misty Isle, Darkest Sky, Little Star, Evermore
ISMN: 9790900299048
Piano Postcards
Oak Meadow, Bon Voyage, Crimson Lake, Bluebell Dale, Dark Sky, On The Beach, Castle Crag, Teatro, Seann Taigh, Wish You Were Here
ISMN: 9790900299031
Piano Meditations
Waves, Snowfall, Space, Ascend, Evermore
ISMN: 9790900299017
Sky Blue Piano
Awaken, Sky Blue, Northern Lights, Bliss, Downpour, True North, Discovery, Everlasting Light, A Million Words, White Magic, The Misty Isle, Homecoming
ISMN: 9790900299000
Journey - Twelve Romances for Piano
Prelude, Journey, Ripples, Footsteps, Blaize, The Wedding, Wildfire, Little Star, Kaleidoscope, Sparkle, Revolutions, Time To Remember
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 my new album “Mosaic", 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 2025, so please check back for further details of these.
New album launch - Thursday 17th July 2025, 7.30pm
Knutsford Little Theatre, 18 Queen Street, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6HZ
Join me for a very special evening featuring my new album Mosaic, with a handpicked selection of pieces from across my albums.
With an especially hired acoustic grand piano, along with the tile backdrop from the Piano Postcard videos.
Drinks available from the theatre bar. Car parking is recommended at Tatton Street Car Park, WA16 6AG.
Tickets £12, on sale now with the link below:
Thursday 24th July 2025, 7.30pm
The Pump Room, The Crescent, Buxton SK17 6BH
Join me for a very special evening in one of Buxton’s most beautiful and iconic buildings, with an especially hired acoustic grand piano.
In colaboration with Buxton Fringe, and featuring my new album Mosaic, with a handpicked selection of pieces from across my albums.
Drinks available from the Pump Room bar.
As part of the 2025 Buxton Festival Fringe.
Tickets £12, on sale now with the link below:
Friday 25th July 2025, 7.30pm
The Pump Room, The Crescent, Buxton SK17 6BH
Join me for a very special evening in one of Buxton’s most beautiful and iconic buildings, with an especially hired acoustic grand piano.
In colaboration with Buxton Fringe, and featuring my new album Mosaic, with a handpicked selection of pieces from across my albums.
Drinks available from the Pump Room bar.
As part of the 2025 Buxton Festival Fringe.
Tickets £12, on sale now with the link below:
Tuesday 29th July 2025, 1pm
St Alkmund's Church, 6 St Alkmonds Square, Shrewsbury SY1 1UL
Free admission, donations are welcomed.
Friday 15th August 2025, 1pm
Brecon Cathedral, Cathedral Close, Brecon LD3 9DP
Free admission, donations are welcomed.
Saturday 18th October 2025, 10.30am
Lancaster Priory, Priory Close, Lancaster, LA1 1YZ
Fair trade drinks available 30 minutes before from The Priory Cafe.
Free admission, donations are welcomed.
“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 192 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 Piano Sheet Music books and CDs 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!
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
Sheet Music Downloads
You can now buy my sheet music, download and play immediately. In collaboration with SheetMusicPlus the individual pieces for Elements, Piano Postcards, Piano Mediatations, Sky Blue Piano and Journey (along with the whole books) are available now. Follow the link below:
CDs
You may also purchase CDs from Amazon:
Get my music on iTunes:
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: