Isata Kanneh-Mason is a rising star in the world of classical music, renowned for her eloquent and moving piano performances. Hailing from the musically-gifted Kanneh-Mason family, Isata has carved out a distinguished niche for herself with a repertoire that showcases both her virtuosic skill and her deep emotional connection to the music she plays. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Music, where she studied as an Elton John Scholar, Kanneh-Mason has already made significant inroads in her career, earning critical acclaim and a growing international fanbase.

Her discography reflects a thoughtful curatorship of classical pieces, encompassing the resonant compositions of giants such as Rachmaninoff and Debussy, as well as bringing to light the works of lesser-known composers like Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and Beach. Pieces like "Debussy: Children's Corner, CD 119: I. Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum" demonstrate her delicate yet precise touch, while her interpretation of "Mozart: 12 Variations on 'Ah, vous dirai-je Maman', K. 265: Var. 11. Adagio" displays her ability to convey a nuanced range of emotions through the keyboard. With a flair for both the dramatic and the subtle, Isata Kanneh-Mason's "Romance – The Piano Music of Clara Schumann" is a deep-dive into the rich emotional landscapes of the Romantic era. Her versatility shines through in her rendition of Gershwin's iconic "Wild: 7 Virtuoso Etudes: 1. I Got Rhythm" as she blends classical precision with jazz rhythms, signaling her as an artist with both a respect for tradition and a willingness to explore contemporary interpretations.

Genres

British Classical Piano

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Latest Release

Mendelssohn

Isata Kanneh-Mason•

Felix Mendelssohn•

London Mozart Players•

Franz Liszt•

Fanny Mendelssohn

Album - 13 Tracks - Released August 9, 2024