| KIM
BREWER
An Introduction to Kim Brewer
‘Kim Brewer, the Devon born Concert Pianist achieved
early success as a Prize Winner in the 1967 National Junior
Piano Playing Competition held at London’s, South Bank
Centre at the tender age of 13. He was invited to give a recital
at the Purcell Room, London, as part of his prize: he returned
in 1989 to make his official London debut.
In 1972, Kim was awarded the Miriam Lycett Scholarship to
the Royal Academy of Music, as well as a Foundation Scholarship
to the Royal College of Music. He decided to study with Kendall
Taylor C.B.E., thus starting a relationship with the R.C.M.
that continues to this day, having continued his studies with
Angus Morrison and John Barstow M.B.E. – all Senior Professors
of the College
The period 1978 – 1984 saw Kim residing in New York
City where he received frequent masterclasses from the legendary
American Virtuosi, Earl Wild and Gary Graffman. Kim Brewer
made his International debut at New York’s Lincoln Centre.
The ‘New York Times’ Musical Editor hailing him
as ‘’A Pianist of poetic temperament who plays
in a style filled with color and nuance’’. Kim
made his Orchestral debut in Texas in 1982.
In recent years, Kim has devoted much time to presenting Recitals
in aid of Westcountry Charities. However, as recently as 2005
he made a rare public appearance at London’s Wigmore
Hall where amongst other works he played Beethoven’s
mighty ‘Hammerklavier ‘ Sonata.
Kim is a Patron of ‘Sound Waves South West Music & Music
Therapy Trust’.’
Comments on Kim Brewer ....... just to give you a taste of
his talent .......
From The Cornish Guardian
“Sing aloud with Alan Cooper”
Thursday 6th April 2006 – report on a previous concert
by Kim Brewer in aid of Sound Waves South West
A brilliant piano recital:
Kim Brewer, a pianist of international fame, gave a memorable
recital in the John Ward Hall in Budehaven Community School
on Saturday 4th March. His expert playing had the audience
in his hands. Sadly I was unable to go so I am summarising
the words of David Robinson who was clearly impressed. The
programme included major works by Beethoven, Schubert, Chopin
and Liszt. For Beethoven’s F sharp major sonata, the
playing was exciting and dynamic. Following this he revealed
Beethoven’s Waldstein sonata where delicacy and rhymical
timings, including the haunting second movement, made it
come to life, hiding the huge technical demands of the piece.
Schubert’s Impromtu in B flat showed Kim Brewer’s
sheer musicianship with its variety and poignant phrasing.
The Chopin Fantasy in F minor and the Liszt Consolation in
D flat showed, if indeed this were needed, Kim Brewer’s
seemingly unlimited technical command.
This concert was one organised by Sound Waves South West. I
will keep you informed of concerts ahead and will certainly
not miss the next one if I can help it.
Brilliant Piano Recital for Sound Waves South West
Kim Brewer, the local International Concert pianist and musician
gave a memorable recital in the John Ward Hall at Budehaven
Community School on Saturday 4th March presenting a programme
which included major works by Beethoven, Schubert, Chopin and
Liszt.
The first half opened with Beethoven’s lovely sonata
in F sharp major and the audience was immediately aware of
the exciting facility of the playing with interest flowing
from hand to hand fluently matched by exciting dynamic contrasts.
This was followed by the ‘mighty’ Waldstein Sonata
in which the structure of the opening and final movements was
developed with delicacy and rhythmical timings making light
of the huge technical demands of the piece.
The second half showed a further side of Kim Brewer’s
pianism and musicianship and the variations in Schubert’s
Impromtu in B flat had variety and poignant phrasings. The
opening of Chopin’s Fantasy in F minor was particularly
moving and the later passages had wonderful facility approaching
the big climaxes. Liszt’s Consolation in D flat and the
Paraphrase on Rigoletto confirmed the musicianship and technical
command of the playing.
Overall the most memorable moments of the recital were the
quieter sections – for example the haunting 2nd movement
of the Waldstein Sonata. Louder passages were more difficult
to control and balance on this rather elderly Steinway. It
was a further tribute to Kim Brewer’s technique that
he was able to draw a subtle range of colour and nuance, remembering
the limitations of the piano.
The Chairman of Sound Waves, Mrs Judyth Gwynne, thanked Kim
Brewer his masterly playing and for giving his services in
aid of the charity – sentiments which were echoed by
the appreciative audience.
David Robinson FRAM
Classical CD’s with Steve Mills
Beethoven and others – Piano works. Kim Brewer, piano
(Claudio, CR 4426-2)
Devon pianist Kim Brewer reveals a fine technique and the
ability to get inside the soul of the music in this collection.
Whether it’s the delicate second movement of Beethoven’s
last sonata, no 32, or the virtuoso fireworks of Liszt’s
Mephisto Waltz Mr Brewer’s controlled attack never fails
to do the music justice.
Norman Lebrecht
I enjoyed the CD greatly especially the rarely heard Kabalesvsky
Piano Sonata. There should be a place for Kim in the British
music industry for artistry of this order”.
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