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Wednesday 30 December 1.10pm
Lucas Saraiva Cunha, is a London-based pianist in his First year of MMus at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance.
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Artist Bio
Lucas Saraiva Cunha (b. 2003) is a London-based pianist in his first year of MMus at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance (TL), where he is a proud recipient of the Alfred and Therese Kitchin Scholarship and the Cardnell Piano Prize. He studies under the guidance of Professor Yekaterina Lebedeva. He is the 2026–27 recipient of the Musician’s Company Silver Medal, awarded annually to the most distinguished student of each major UK conservatoire.
Recent competitive successes include 1st Prize at the HGS Residents Association Intercollegiate Competition (London), 3rd Prize at the 34th Rome International Piano Competition, and numerous recital prizes, including a recital prize from Musical Odyssey Masterclasses at Stonevale Concert Series in Oxfordshire, and a solo recital at St James’s Piccadilly, presented by Talent Unlimited. He was a finalist in the Beethoven EPA Intercollegiate Competition in 2025.
Lucas enjoys an active recital career. As a soloist, he performs frequently across the UK and internationally, with notable appearances including a gala concert in Shunde, China, as part of celebrations for the 70th Anniversary of the Chinese Republic, as well as a solo recital at Megaron Concert Hall in Athens, by invitation of the Gina Bachauer International Music Association (Greece), which supports exceptionally talented young pianists. He recently made his German debut as a soloist at the Lev Natochenny Piano Festival in Bad Homburg. Additionally, Lucas curates a series of concerts at Winchmore School, in collaboration with other artists.
Lucas is particularly interested in expanding the classical concert tradition, integrating disciplines such as improvisation and dance to create dynamic and engaging performances. A passionate advocate for contemporary music, he is frequently invited to perform at contemporary music festivals and to premiere works by contemporary composers. Recent projects include performances of John Cage’s Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano, alongside new compositions by himself and his peers written for the same preparation.
In addition to his solo work, Lucas is an accomplished pianist in vocal repertoire, performing regularly at festivals within his conservatoire and across the UK, spanning repertoire from the Classical canon to a variety of works by contemporary and underrepresented composer groups. As a committed chamber musician, he has performed at major London venues including Blackheath Halls, St James’s Piccadilly and Kings Place. He was a finalist in both the Oxford International Song Young Artists Programme and the Somerset Song Prize, where he received the award for Most Promising Young Pianist.
Presented in association with Talent Unlimited
