Poppy Ackroyd

A live performance by composer and pianist Poppy Ackroyd at The Lantern at Bristol Beacon, built around the sound of piano and violin alone.

Poppy Ackroyd is a composer and pianist who draws a wide range of textures from acoustic instruments. The latest album, Liminal, returns to that approach, with every sound produced by piano and violin alone.

On stage, the music rests on the exchange between piano and violin, combining intricate rhythms and delicate melodies with passages of growing intensity. It moves between quiet, contemplative sections and broader, emotionally charged ones, with layers assembled from small details.

The Lantern at Bristol Beacon hosts concerts and shows in Bristol, and this evening is presented by Bristol Beacon. It will suit listeners drawn to instrumental music in which two acoustic voices carry the whole sound, with the chance to hear Poppy Ackroyd's distinctive approach performed live.