Lunchtime Concert Series – PIANO STORIES: I VI II V I

The canonical sequence of chord progressions, I VI II V I is not only the basis for all genres of music – from pop, to jazz, to classical – but also the blank canvas for all musical improvisation.

Valerie Tjota is a classically trained pianist, improviser and music educator. She has performed for renowned concert pianists John Perry and Steven Spooner in their Masterclasses in Singapore. Eshan Denipitiya is known for his versatility as a musician and is not limited to one particular genre of music. Hailing from a renowned family of musicians in Sri Lanka, he is a classically trained pianist, composer, arranger, and improviser.