Piano Day, or International Piano Day, is a worldwide event celebrating
the piano, founded a few years ago by a group of artists and producers led by
pianist Nils Frahm. On 28 March, the renowned Swedish-Danish composer,
pianist and multi-instrumentalist Henrik Lindstrand will perform at the Prague
Conservatory, bringing his evocative solo works to Prague for the very first
time.The evening will be opened by musician and composer Václav Chalupský, known
in the music field as Chalupski. Visuals by Matyáš Baierle
Renowned Swedish/Danish composer, pianist, and multi-instrumentalist Henrik
Lindstrand brings his evocative solo work to Prague for the first time. Best
known for his minimalistic, emotionally rich piano compositions, Lindstrand
launched his solo career in 2017 with Leken. This debut marked the
beginning of a celebrated trilogy that includes Nattresan and Nordhem, described
as “melancholy storytelling that rides the waves of sorrow and joy” (Headphone
Commute). Lindstrand is also known as a member of the iconic Danish rock band
Kashmir, a score composer for a string of Scandinavian film and TV-series , and
for creating the award winning music for computer game Builder´s Journey in
2020. Lindstrand’s latest works explore a broader sonic landscape. His
2023 album Klangland featured a Berlin string ensemble, earning acclaim
during concerts across Scandinavia and Germany, culminating at the prestigious
Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg. His new EP, Last Child in the Woods (2024),
continues this tradition, blending piano with synths, strings, and woodwinds.
Inspired by Nordic nature, it delivers a meditative yet melodic soundscape,
promising a serene and immersive listening experience. For this concert, Henrik
Lindstrand will perform with Swedish bass player Thommy Andersson.
Václav Chalupský, known in the music world as Chalupski, is an established
musician and composer celebrated for his emotionally evocative music. With a
passion for crafting deeply suggestive compositions, Chalupski provides his
audience with a platform to explore their own emotional depths. While
classically trained, he draws inspiration from a wide range of musical
influences, continually pushing the boundaries of his artistic expression. His
unique musical journey encompasses live performances of compositions from his
solo albums, studio work, and collaborations on both commercial and artistic
projects.
Matyáš Baierle is an artist studying at UMPRUM in the Studio of Free Art IV.
His work focuses primarily on light installations that integrate space,
technology, and atmosphere. He actively collaborates with the Prague-based club
BikeJesus and the Komiks Warehouse collective, contributing to various projects
that merge visual art with the music and club scene.