CLASSICAL MUSIC SOCIETY: The society is pleased to announce that we shall shortly welcome to Kidderminster, an exciting new international concert artist, Daniel Ciobanu.

With his youthful good looks, astonishing dexterity and a daring repertoire, Daniel has taken the British piano circuit by storm and received a number of international accolades.

Daniel Ciobanu earned Young Musician of the Year in Edinburgh and is studying for a postgraduate diploma at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

Daniel has attended masterclasses with several reputed teachers and has entered many major competitions winning first prize in the Bromsgrove International Competition and first prize and special prize at the UNISA International Piano Competition in Pretoria, South Africa. More importantly, his charismatic performances have often earned him the audience prize.

His recital will take place on Friday April 29, and is scheduled to include music by Rachmaninov, Liszt/Horowitz, Chopin and Strauss plus a knockout performance of Ravel’s La Valse. The recital will commence at 7.30pm in Kidderminster Town Hall. Tickets are available from the town hall booking office.

Fuller details, including ticketing arrangements, are also available from 01562 755990, 01527 870549 or from classicalmusickidderminster.org.uk.