Solo Pianist: |
2 x 50 minute sets in 2 hours: £630 |
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.
Based in East London
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
Acoustic piano or keyboard with external speakers
No, I don’t provide sound.
If they provide the piano or not.
If they have parking at the venue
No
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.
Chucho Valdés, the Latin jazz Cuban pianist, multi Grammy award and founder of the best Latin jazz band from the last century called Irakere.
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.
I love playing all sorts of events but theater and jazz clubs are my favorite!
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.
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.
I’m happy to play outside but I ask for shade and a power supply if the piano is not an acoustic one.
I can learn specific songs before the venue if they require it
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.
Principal Theatre Alicante
Royal Caribbean International
Azamara Cruises
Silver Sea Cruises
Saga Travel UK
Holland America Line
Peggy’s Skylight
The Maine Mayfair
Amazonico London
Boisdale Restaurant
Pizza Express