Coming soon to London @cafeotodalston on March 23rd - the legend Michael Finnissy's 80th Birthday concert! I'm playing three recent pieces by Michael, including two UK premieres - some of the most ethereal music I've ever played, as well as a few movements from the (slightly older) English Country-tunes.
Thanks to the @thehinrichsenfoundation for their support of this concert.
March 23rd 2026, 7.30pm
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➡️➡️ For MF's 🐶🐶
After listening to Palimpsest by @robhao one is left with a feeling of inspiration touched by shades of melancholy and nostalgia. The thing is, Palimpsest possesses a very deep atmosphere. On one hand, the album is a reflection and gratitude toward what can no longer be returned. This is revealed in the sound and the form of the album. However, on the other hand, it is an attempt to give new life and to bring beloved compositions back into the world with a pinch of one’s own heart and soul. This is a very complex work that demands incredible effort from Rob Hao and boundless love for music. That is why Palimpsest can become an excellent beginning for those who are only starting to enjoy classical music, and for longtime listeners, it will bring a real miracle and pleasure that can only be experienced through listening to classical music. The main advice remains – listen, enjoy, and let Rob Hao’s music win you over.
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Very excited to share this recording of the amazing @robhao playing my piece "The Delacourt Bucket" at Tempo Rubato earlier this month. Rob's two recent performances in Australia coincide with the release of his album "Palimpsest" which you should also definitely check out!
Full video: /watch?v=2G7Stedkw9w
I’m excited to be a Hedgehog. 🦔 Oh to be a soft, sweet friend covered in spikey spikey spikes… Music by @robhao
Thank you for having me back @ensemblemania .
8PM 27.09.2025 @ Cross St Music Hall.
I’ll be performing alongside @sofabedmarcheff , @yonasu23 , and Bec Scully.
Divine Art is thrilled to present the debut release of Australian pianist Rob Hao — Palimpsest!
🎧 Listen now 👉 listn.fm/palimpsest
Palimpsest explores how music from different times and styles can interact and inspire new ideas. At the heart of the recording is the premiere of Palimpsest 571, Hao’s original work completing Franz Schubert’s unfinished Piano Sonata in F-sharp minor, D. 571. Rather than trying to imitate Schubert’s style exactly, Hao embraces the gap between past and present, creating a continuation that respects the mood and mystery of the original fragment while adding a fresh, modern voice.
Finnissy's Midsummer morn, from English country-tunes, is the next single from my upcoming album. 🌳🌳
The opening is marked 'wistful', and it paints the expansiveness and fragility of the country. Eventually the piece does expand and (almost) implodes, but please do have a listen! The full track is now available on streaming platforms (link in bio)
The full album, Palimpsest, is out next Friday September 5th! Pre-save & pre-orders also in bio.
Many and endless thanks to @aceagrams@helpmusicians and the Francis Routh Trust for their support and belief in this whole project.
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The first bar from Michael Finnissy's new 'Tenth Political Agenda', exploring the life of Chopin, is here! Come listen to the other 100-odd bars next Saturday at @churchststudios (Sydney) and Sept 4th at @temporubato_au (Melbourne)
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Don't miss the latest single from @robhao 's #Palimpsest album featured in @Spotify 's New Classical Releases playlist!
🆕 On Spotify: listn.fm/spotifyclassicalnew
▶️ Add it to your library: listn.fm/palimpsest
The second single from my upcoming album is out now! ➡️ It's Alison Kay's eleventh piano Etude - 'Lullaby for Isabelle', which was written to capture the transition between consciousness and sleep 😴 😪
And here's a pic from the recording session early this year in February 🎹💿
All the links to the single and the album 'Palimpsest' are in my bio link :))
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