Bach: Italian Concerto

Mozart: Sonata in F, K332

Beethoven: Sonata in E minor, op 90

Gál: 2nd Sonatina

Ravel: Sonatina

Brahms: Four Pieces op 119

Described as "an artist of extraordinary magnetism" [Michael Kennedy, Daily Telegraph], Sarah was a long-standing pupil of the late Denis Matthews.

Her professional career was launched at the age of 11 when she became the then youngest-ever finalist in the BBC Young Musician of the Year. 4 years later she gained international recognition as joint winner of the International Mozart Competition in Salzburg.

Her playing has been broadcast internationally on radio and TV. She has given recital and concerto performances abroad and has performed with many UK orchestras.

Sarah enjoys balancing a successful solo career with numerous chamber music engagements and has worked with many acclaimed soloists. She founded the Briggs Piano Trio, the successor to Trio Melzi. She also has a successful piano duet partnership with James Lisney (BAMS 2017). She taught keyboard for many years at York University.

Away from the concert platform, Sarah loves the theatre, good food and wine and walking in the countryside with her cocker spaniels.

Here are some interesting links in relation to the Denis Matthew Centenary
Centenary Video
York Press article