Fourth Portal Lab, Royal Pier Road, Gravesend, DA12 2BD

Renowned pianist Julian Jacobson will show the versatility of the St. Andrew's upright piano by performing music by William Byrd, Beethoven, Chopin, Debussy, Satie, Gershwin, and Carlos Gardel during this informal and informative evening.

Come along and be inspired by one of Britain's finest pianists, demonstrating the range of possibilities achievable from an ageing yet beautiful upright piano.   Julian will perform music by William Byrd, Beethoven, Chopin, Debussy, Satie, Gershwin, and Carlos Gardel, with brief introductions and anecdotes between each short piece.

The piano at St Andrew's Waterside Mission Church at Gravesend has been a mainstay of the Fourth Portal Lab since we arrived.  People of all levels and musical interests tinkle, experiment and occasionally burst into virtuoso performances.   

Innovation sits at the heart of the Fourth Portal mission and how seemingly almost obsolete equipment and instruments are still full of life when in the right hands.