The Art of Invention

You couldn’t make it up. But in fact - for swathes of music before the 18th century, and a surprising amount after - the accompanist, well, does.

Keval Shah explores the art of riffing on the musical equations and suggestions in figured bass - and how composers throughout history have expected the accompanist to be simultaneous editor, director and Executive Producer… as well as musical supporter. Music by Purcell, Errollyn Wallen, Corelli, Schubert, Stockhausen and Snow Patrol.

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Pianist Keval Shah explores some of the greatest chamber music and song repertoire - from a compelling and often overlooked viewpoint: that of the so-called 'accompanist'. He “flips” cherished vocal and chamber masterpieces by Brahms, Bach, Schubert, Britten and others - as we gain new insights into their musical genius.

In doing so, Keval explodes myths, challenges cliches and reinvents the way we approach some of our most cherished masterpieces, whilst introducing listeners to new and exciting frontiers of music-making.

Above all, it’s personal: as listeners get “under the bonnet” of the music in a way that’s engaging, passionate and delivered by an acknowledged leader in their field: one of the world's leading collaborative pianists and Lecturer of Lieder at the Sibelius Academy in Finland.

Produced by Steven Rajam
An Overcoat Media Production