Lunchtime Concert – Mariko Terashi (Piano) at St John’s CIC, Peterborough

TThe Tuesdays Till Two summer season continues with a concert by Leicester-based Japanese pianist Mariko Terashi. Last year Mariko very kindly agreed to play for us at just 48 hours notice, after another performer had to withdraw due to a family emergency. We weren’t quite sure what to expect, but it’s fair to say that we were amazed by just how wonderful Mariko’s concert was that day, so we had no hesitation in inviting her back for a return appearance this year. This lunchtime concert will again include baroque period music by Scarlatti and Seixas, but also more recent works, including one by Joe Hisaishi, the composer for many of Studio Ghibli’s animated films, a taster for Mariko’s next appearance on 29th October, when she’ll be performing in a special candle-lit concert with violinist Tamaki Higashi, when they’ll be playing more music by Joe Hisaishi.

As ever the church will be open for an hour before the concert begins, with volunteers from the pop-up café team offering lots of home made sweet and savoury treats as well as hot and cold drinks.

The concert will begin promptly at 1pm. Admission is free, but those who are able to afford it are asked to make a donation. The suggested amount is £5.