Nick Lauener
Pianist and Composer
Nick Lauener is a pianist and composer writing solo piano music that combines the Classical with the Scottish Tradition.
At the heart of all his music making is Nick’s love for the piano, a love which lead him to study and be classically trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. His musical education began however with lessons from a local fiddle player, and his heart has always been drawn to the soulful tunes of this Scottish heritage. His compositions are an individual and mesmerising fusion of the lush harmonies and contrapuntal technique of classical piano music, and the earthy, heartfelt melodies of Scottish folk music. Nick’s music aims to transport audiences through landscape and memory, evoking the spirit of ancient ballads and the energy of lively ceilidh dances.
As a solo and collaborative pianist he has performed to audiences across the UK and abroad, including at the Edinburgh International Festival, Wigmore Hall, and has been played on both BBC radio 3 and on national television.
Nick is currently recording his first album, here are some demo recordings of what’s to come. The first is a piano arrangement of Shetland’s oldest surviving song, the Unst Boat Song. The second is a piano piece he wrote to accompany a recording of his grandmother Hilda telling the story of meeting his grandfather Bill.
Upcoming Dates
Saturday 11th Nov
The
Sheppey
Lower Godney, Wells
7pm
