About

I’m Emma Stratton, a 27 year-old Spanish-British pianist based between Barcelona and Hamburg. Having recently graduated with the highest honours throughout my studies, I’m now building my career as a concert pianist, performing across Europe and looking forward to opportunities further afield. I’m a dedicated and curious musician, passionate not only about performing but also about communicating through music. I love sharing the stories and ideas behind the works I play, creating meaningful connections with audiences and making each concert a memorable, engaging experience. I believe classical music can be both deeply moving and accessible, and I strive to bring a distinctive voice, energy and individuality to every performance.

Music

My repertoire is rooted in the classical piano tradition, and I’m particularly drawn to the contrasts, characters and stories that make each work unique. I love creating programmes that take audiences on a journey through different musical worlds, combining tradition, virtuosity and introspection, and the familiar with the unexpected.

In my current season, this ranges from Beethoven’s wit, humour and boldness to the vivid characters and theatrical imagination of Schumann’s Carnaval, exploring the personalities behind the masks. The programme also embraces Gubaidulina’s Chaconne, this mystical and energetic language of contemporary music, and the dazzling virtuosity and Spanish colours of Liszt’s Spanish Rhapsody. I would love to play for your lovely audiences!

For me, a recital is more than a collection of pieces: it is a carefully crafted journey of contrasts, emotions and discoveries\. I love sharing the stories and ideas behind the music, inviting audiences to l

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