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12/08/2026

Free concert this Sunday September 6th between 2-3pm in central London!

🎹 Step into a musical journey through three centuries of classical piano masterpieces!

Join acclaimed Italian pianist Claudia Aiello for “The Sound of Time: A Journey Through Three Centuries of Piano Music”.

Recognised for her refined touch, expressive freedom, and deeply nuanced sound, Claudia Claudia Aiello brings to life an artistic philosophy where the piano is made to sing, breathe, and communicate far beyond technical brilliance.

Praised by Pier Narciso Masi for her “strong musical personality”, Claudia is a Global Music Award Silver Medalist, Jury Special Prize winner at the International Piano Concerto Festival in Budapest, and Professor of Piano at the Bonporti Conservatory of Trento.

✨ Featured Programme:
——J.S. Bach: Prelude & Fugue No. 16 in G minor (BWV 861) & Prelude & Fugue No. 7 in E major (BWV 878)
——L. v. Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 31, Op. 110 in A-flat major
——F. Chopin: Nocturne in A-flat major, Op. 32 No. 2 & Étude No. 1 from Trois Nouvelles Études
——F. Liszt: Liebesträume No. 3 in A-flat major
——S. Thalberg: Nocturne in B major, Op. 51bis & Nocturne in A-flat major, Op. 21 No. 1
——M. Ravel: Alborada del gracioso from Miroirs

🗓️ Date: Sunday, 6 September 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Venue: St Marylebone Parish Church, Marylebone Road, London NW1 5LT
🎟️ Don’t miss this mesmerizing afternoon of musical storytelling!
📧 Contact & Info: [email protected] | opusone.studio

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07/08/2026

Full circle moments, captured in light and sound. 📸🎻✨

Swipe through for a glimpse into our Music of Studio Ghibli concert back in July. London is where our Studio Ghibli journey first took flight. After carrying these scores across the Atlantic to Montreal and navigating two years of silence here in London, bringing Joe Hisaishi’s timeless music back to Duke’s Hall RAM for the 3rd time felt like the ultimate homecoming.

Designed as a musical bridge between our twin bases in London and Montreal, this performance was a celebration of Asian heritage through the sweeping, nostalgic magic of cinema.

Seeing every seat filled with such a vibrant, diverse crowd reminded us why we do this. A deeply heartfelt thank you to the wonderful musicians: Saori Oda , Elizabeth Jiřičková and Aleksandra Pykacz for pouring your hearts and artistry into every single note. 🎻 And to our incredible audiences in both Montreal and London: your warmth, energy, and support made this return truly unforgettable. ❤️🇨🇦🇬🇧

Now, as we look to the horizon… 🌾✈️

✨ Where should we bring Hisaishi’s music next, and which Studio Ghibli piece is an absolute must for the setlist? Let us know in the comments! 👇


Back where it all began. ✨ Studio Ghibli at Duke’s Hall. After two years of silence... and carrying this passion to Montreal.

SHARED JOY AND NEW FRIENDSHIPS. ✨

3rd return. Bridging London & Montreal.

Thank you, London & Montreal! ❤️

Drop your city and favorite Studio Ghibli track in the comments! 👇

31/07/2026

✨ What a magical day at Duke’s Hall, Royal Academy of Music! 🎶

On July 12th, The 2026 Opus One Summer Showcase brought together talented musicians of different ages, instruments, and skill levels from around the globe for an unforgettable celebration of music and connection. 🌟

🎹 From Solos to Grand Ensembles
Performers first took the stage individually, shining in solo pieces on the flagship Steinway Model D and receiving invaluable feedback froMelanie Spanswick distinguished judges Melanie Spanswick from and Michael Steer from

🦁 Uniting for the Big Finale
The true magic happened when these very same soloists teamed up as a grand ensemble! Together, they delivered a delightful performance of Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals, coached by , joined by first violins .farah.ashby .fey, and second violins and Alexander, complete with witty arranged verses by .eastman.voiceover, a true testament to the power of international musical friendship. 🎻✨

🏆 Celebrating Success
The day followed with an inspiring certificate award and a celebratory reception in the Patron’s Room. 🥂

We’d like to thank all of our incredible professors .clarinetist, jury members , performers .fey .farah.ashby .eastman.voiceover, guests .art , as well as supporters of the participants, from family members to community organisations and corporate sponsors, for making this showcase so unforgettable!

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22/07/2026

On Saturday, July 11th, something truly magical happened at the top of London. 🌆🕯️

As part of this year’s Opus One Summer Music Festival, we had the absolute pleasure to hosting the incredible Laura Farré Rozada Laura Farré Rozada for an intimate, twilight piano recital inside the iconic St Pancras Clocktower. 🎹✨ The energy of the evening was unreal. Laura’s program, Araspel (“myth” / “fable”), took us on a breathtaking journey from Debussy’s Impressionism to the deeply mystical sounds of Armenia and Bulgaria - including FIVE UK Premieres! 🎶

Swipe ➡️ to catch a glimpse of the magic high above the city skyline.

A massive thank you to Laura for her brilliant artistry, to the St Pancras Clocktower, and to everyone who joined us for an unforgettable night. ❤️

17/07/2026

"La musique est le silence entre les notes."
— Claude Debussy

The opening of Première Rhapsodie is unlike anything else in the clarinet repertoire.

It invites us into a world where colour precedes melody, light dissolves into sound, and every phrase feels like a brushstroke on an Impressionist canvas. Nothing is declared. Everything is suggested.

For the clarinettist, these opening pages demand the rare ability to shape a single, endlessly evolving line — allowing the sound to breathe, shimmer and transform as if it had no beginning and no end.

This is Debussy at his most elusive: music suspended between dream and reality, where silence is as expressive as sound itself.

A few moments from our live performance at Duke's Hall, Royal Academy of Music, London, with the wonderful Professor Julian Jacobson. Julian Jacobson

Fermez les yeux…

Bienvenue dans l'univers de Debussy.

L'impression devient musique.

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15/07/2026

✨ Looking back at a magical opening day - Exactly one week ago, we officially kicked off the 2026 Opus One Summer Music Festival with our opening concert, Postcard from London, inside the breathtaking, historic sanctuary of St Mary Le Strand! 🏛️🎻
We are still on a high from the incredible energy, the soaring acoustics, and the sheer talent that graced the stage. Here is a little look back at the moments that made our opening day so unforgettable:
🎹 The Solo Piano Showcase: Our young keyboard artists took us on a journey through the classics. From 14-year-old Angel Verdera’s Scarlatti, to 9-year-old Haruki Awoonor playing Tailleferre, and 13-year-old Dorcas Yang’s brilliant Haydn.
✨ The Rising Generation: Luke Stepanyak (violin) and Anxo Garcia (piano) delivered an incredibly sensitive and poetic performance of Prokofiev’s Five Melodies.
🇫🇷 A Faculty Masterclass: Cellist Kirsten Jenson and Professor Julian Jacobson mesmerized the room with a passionate, colorful performance of Debussy’s Cello Sonata—foreshadowing our upcoming festival journey across the Channel!
🔮 The Grand Finale: We closed the afternoon with contemporary magic. Nohl captivated us with the UK Premiere of her solo piano piece, Crystal, before being joined on stage by the brilliant violinist Leyla Fey for an impromptu finish.

A massive thank you to our incredible performers, our wonderful audience, and the team at St Mary Le Strand. While our home is now firmly based in the UK, we are so proud of our Montreal roots to see Avery Zhao-Djokic from Art Crush ensemble/d’art joining us, and absolutely thrilled to see this dual-city season come to life!
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08/07/2026

If you’re in London today, come check us out at St Mary le Strand church! 🏛️✨

Our festival opening concert kicks off at 1:00pm

Here is what we have lined up for you:
We will open the afternoon with brilliant international festival participants 🌍🙂

Following that, we'll be joined by student performances from the Yehudi Menuhin School and the Royal Academy of Music JD for Prokofiev’s beautiful Five Melodies, leading into a performance of the Debussy Cello Sonata by the brilliant piano and cello duo, professor Julian Jacobson and Kirsten Jenson, winner of the prestigious Best British Cellist award. 🎻🎹

To wrap up the concert, the acclaimed Swiss pianist and composer Katharina Nohl will take the stage for our grand finale, performing her original composition, Crystal 💎✨

Admission is free!

Free lunchtime concert

01/07/2026

☀️ The countdown to the ultimate summer music experience is ON! 🎶

Wondering how to spend your July? We’ve got your perfect soundtrack lined up. Check out our latest blog post for an exclusive sneak peek at everything coming to the Opus One Summer Music Festival from July 8th to 16th!

From incredible live performances to unforgettable festival vibes, you won't want to miss a single beat. 🎹🎻✨

👇 Get the full lineup, schedule, and all the exciting details here:

👉 https://www.opusone.studio/post/2026-opus-one-summer-music-festival

Tag the friends you're bringing with you in the comments below! 👇

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01/07/2026

July 8 (13:00) | Postcard from London (Opening Concert — Free Admission)

Venue: St Mary Le Strand Church
Repertoire: Cellist Kirsten Jenson joins forces with piano professor Julian Jacobson to deliver a soulful performance of Debussy’s Cello Sonata. Katharina Nohl, founder of the “Women Composers Festival” in Switzerland, will present her original work Crystal. The afternoon will also spotlight the festival’s rising younger generation, featuring youth violinist Luke Stepanyak and pianist Anxo Garcia performing Prokofiev’s Five Melodies, alongside student showcases of works by Haydn, Scarlatti and Tailleferre.

25/06/2026

This year, as part of the Opus One Summer Music Festival 2026, we are thrilled to present an exceptionally special UK-France collaboration centered around the timeless repertoire of Claude Debussy.

We invite you to join us for two extraordinary concerts:

🇬🇧 London: "Impressions of Debussy"
- Date & Time: July 12th @ 2:00 PM
- Venue: Royal Academy of Music (RAM), Duke's Hall
- Programme: iconic Préludes and the Clarinet Rhapsody.
- Performers: Performed by our esteemed festival professor, Julian Jacobson, alongside brilliant clarinetist Piotr Dec.
- Tickets: £5 – £15 🔗: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/impressions-of-debussy-iconic-preludes-the-clarinet-rhapsody-tickets-1991212995672?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios&sg=b5fde79e48597d167542b6c2b6233709cd3104ae384da8fd5fd0e5cd8679cb10c79cb245f21709f8de966e8f00e3a6be951cc74092b8f254608116c688b0a2f86a53d647ae204b7d4a5d2602

🇫🇷 Saint-Germain-en-Laye (Paris): "Harmonies d’ailleurs"
- Date & Time: July 15th @ 3:00 PM (15h)
- Venue: Musée Claude Debussy, Salle Yvonne Lefébure (Please note: the auditorium is fully air-conditioned for your comfort).
- The Setting: An exceptional experience inside the very house where Claude Debussy was born, now beautifully preserved as a museum.
- Program: A complete performance of the monumental Préludes (Books I and II).
- Performers: Brought to life by our festival professors and talented students.
- Ticket 🔗 https://billetterie-culture.saintgermainenlaye.fr/detail-activite/concert-opus-one-summer-festival

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Cette année, dans le cadre de l'Opus One Summer Music Festival 2026, nous avons le plaisir de vous proposer une collaboration franco-britannique exceptionnelle, entièrement dédiée au répertoire de Claude Debussy.

Nous vous invitons à découvrir deux concerts uniques :
1. London | « Impressions of Debussy »
Date & Heure : 12 juillet 2026 à 14h
Lieu : RAM Duke's Hall (Londres)
Au programme : Les célèbres Préludes ainsi que la Rhapsodie pour clarinette, interprétés par le professeur de notre festival, Julian Jacobson, accompagné du clarinettiste Piotr Dec.
Tarifs : Entre £5 et £15
Billetterie (Londres) : Réserver vos places ici: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/impressions-of-debussy-iconic-preludes-the-clarinet-rhapsody-tickets-1991212995672?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios&sg=b5fde79e48597d167542b6c2b6233709cd3104ae384da8fd5fd0e5cd8679cb10c79cb245f21709f8de966e8f00e3a6be951cc74092b8f254608116c688b0a2f86a53d647ae204b7d4a5d2602

2. Saint-Germain-en-Laye (Région parisienne) | « Harmonies d’ailleurs »
Date & Heure : 15 juillet 2026 à 15h
Lieu : Musée Claude Debussy – Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Salle Yvonne Lefébure (À noter : l'auditorium est climatisé pour votre confort).
Le cadre : Un moment privilégié au cœur de la maison natale de Debussy, aujourd'hui transformée en musée.
Tarif : Entrée gratuite
Billetterie (Saint-Germain-en-Laye) : Réserver vos places: https://billetterie-culture.saintgermainenlaye.fr/detail-activite/concert-opus-one-summer-festival