Accompanist

Charles Economou is a musician with wide-ranging interests. His first studies were in Mathematics at Cambridge University, but encouraged by Murray Perahia and Howard Shelley among others, he decided to make music his career.

He has given many concerts as a solo pianist, accompanist and chamber musician, and his concerto performances have included Beethoven’s Emperor and the Ravel G major. He is particularly in demand as an accompanist for singers, including the renowned baritone Donald Maxwell, with whom he has given many concerts. His solo recitals have presented a diverse repertoire ranging from Bach to modernist pieces such as the Boulez sonatas, alongside the great romantic works of Chopin, Schumann and Brahms.

Apart from his playing, he enjoys composition, and one of his pieces Kurukshetra for violin, piano and reciter, was performed at the Muziekgebouw Amsterdam and broadcast on Dutch classical radio. Arjuna’s Transfiguration – a shorter related piece – has been recorded by Hugo Ticciati and Henrik Mawe for their album Sonic Philosophy.

Charles has taught piano since 2003, taking pupils of all ages and abilities from beginner to diploma level. He also teaches theory and coaches singers both amateur and professional.

He has been the accompanist of Ealing Choral Society since 2005.