Elio pianist Versatile pianist who plays different styles with a high level of interpretation

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The guide prices below are for events within 40 miles of East London. Outside this area extra travel expenses will apply. Please get in touch for an accurate quote.
Solo Pianist:
2 x 50 minute sets in 2 hours: £630
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About / Biography

Born in Cuba and graduated with a gold degree from the prestigious University of the Arts in Havana, Cuba. Actually based in London this young musician has evolved over the years, becoming a successful arranger, composer, producer, and live performer.

He is a powerful and versatile pianist who can offer the highest level of interpretation, from Classical music to Jazz, Latin Jazz, Flamenco, Salsa, Rock and Roll, and many different styles. Elio has been playing all over the world with many different international artists, participating in various festivals and performing on stages such as Elbphilharmonie Hamburg at the Elbphilharmonie Sommer festival, Konzerthaus Berlin at the Young Euro Classic festival, Kongress-Palast Kassel at the Concert Kultursommer Nordhessen festival, and the Kurhaus Wiesbaden at the Rheingau Musik Festival.

He has performed solo piano concerts and with an orchestra in various venues aboard Royal Caribbean cruise ships, Holland America Line, Azamara Cruises, Saga Cruises, Silver Seas Cruises, as well as a great concert in the Teatro Principal de Alicante, Spain, accompanied by excellent Cuban and Spanish artists.

As founder and Director of a Horn Quartet, he performed at the Italian Brass Week Festival, at the 29th Incontro Internazionale Di Cornisti Guelfo Nalli, at the National Chamber Music Circuit organized by the Spanish Confederation of Musical Societies (COESSM) and at the Summer Brass Festival Alicante, Spain. In addition, he was a musical ambassador of the Cuban American Youth Orchestra (CAYO), where he performed concerts in Minnesota, Chicago, and Miami.

With great finesse and a refined classical technique, Elio has no limitations when it comes to creation, interpretation, and improvisation; constantly transforming with his great versatility widely known songs in his style and captivating the audience with his charisma and his genuine and fresh personality, these being the keys of interaction in each presentation. With an intimate atmosphere and a gentle mood, the audience will engage with the artist in a musical journey.


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Location

Based in East London

Will travel up to 305 miles
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Ballade for Adeline - Richard Clayderman

Yesterday - The Beatles

My way - Frank Sinatra

What a Wonderful World- luis Armstrong

Gitanerias - Ernesto Lecuona

La Malagueña - Ernesto Lecuona

La comparsa - Ernesto Lecuona

For Elise - Beethoven

Moonlight Sonata - Beethoven

The Godfather- Larry Kusik

Piano Man - Billie Joe

Bésame Mucho - Consuelo Velasquez

Misty - Error Garner

Rhapsody in Blue - George Gershwin

Summertime - George Gershwin

Chopin selections

Aranjuez Concerto - Joaquin Rodrigo

Spain - Chick Corea

Caridad Amaro - Chucho Valdés

Mambo #5

Caribe - Michel Camilo

Cinema Paradise - Ennio Morricone

Girl from Ipanema - Antonio Carlos Jobim

Wave

Alfonsina y el mar

Autumn leaves

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Acoustic piano or keyboard with external speakers


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

No, I don’t provide sound.


What information do you require about a venue?

If they provide the piano or not.

If they have parking at the venue


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

No

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever played at?

I did a great concert in the Principal Theater of Alicante, Spain playing my music with guest artists. I also perform my shows in the theaters of the international cruise lines.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

Chucho Valdés, the Latin jazz Cuban pianist, multi Grammy award and founder of the best Latin jazz band from the last century called Irakere.


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

I started gigging years ago since I was studying in Cuba, then leaving in Spain I did lots of gigs in venues and festivals and now based in England I play mostly in London venues and private events.


What's your favourite type of event to play at?

I love playing all sorts of events but theater and jazz clubs are my favorite!


What kind of music do you play?

I will take a musical journey through the great composers and pianists that have influenced me, covering genres from classical music, jazz, Latin music, pop and modern music.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

I normally arrive 2 hours before the performance to set up. I normally perform 2 x 45 minutes or 2 x 60 minutes sets. But I’m happy to play longer if necessary.


Are you happy to perform outside?

I’m happy to play outside but I ask for shade and a power supply if the piano is not an acoustic one.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

I can learn specific songs before the venue if they require it


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Elio has no limitations when it comes to creation, interpretation, and improvisation; constantly transforming with his great versatility widely known songs in his style and captivating the audience with his charisma and his genuine and fresh personality, these being the keys of interaction in each presentation. With an intimate atmosphere and a gentle mood, the audience will engage with the artist in a musical journey.

Recent Clients

Elio pianist has performed for these clients:

Principal Theatre Alicante

Royal Caribbean International

Azamara Cruises

Silver Sea Cruises

Saga Travel UK

Holland America Line

Venues

Elio pianist has performed at these venues:

Peggy’s Skylight

The Maine Mayfair

Amazonico London

Boisdale Restaurant

Pizza Express

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