Shropshire: Classical

Saturday 23 May 2026

7:30pm

pre-performance interview 7:00pm

St Mary, Shrewsbury

Mariam Batsahvili: piano

Mozart: Fantasia in D minor, K.397
Schubert: 4 Impromptus, D.935
Chopin: Polonaise in A♭ major, Op.53
Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsodies, S.244, Nos.10-14

The world-famous Georgian pianist and Liszt Piano Competition-winner returns to Shrewsbury to help fundraising for a new grand piano for St Mary’s Church, a church dating back to Saxon times with fantastic acoustics in the centre of the historic town. This star pianist takes Romantics to another level without frills. The Guardian

Charisma, brilliance, and depth of expression are qualities with which Mariam Batsashvili captivates not only live audiences worldwide. The Georgian pianist has also long secured her place among the top ranks in the recording and streaming market since signing exclusively with the major label Warner in 2019: another highlight in a steep career that has taken her to over 30 countries and the world's most important concert halls to date. Besides major musical centres like Berlin, London, Paris, or Vienna, Mariam Batsashvili is a frequent guest at international festivals. Mariam Batsashvili is among the most sought-after interpreters of the great piano literature from Bach to late Romanticism.

Tickets: £25 (u18 £10) HERE or at the door