Edward Chilvers
Young Steinway Artist Edward Chilvers is a groundbreaking composer and pianist.
“Shaping the future of music culture. With an illustrious career spanning decades, Edward’s unparalleled expertise & skills in polyrhythmic piano is pioneering a new genre. For Edward, creating polyrhythmic piano music is not just a profession; it’s his soul’s purpose.”
Listen to Edward’s latest interview on BBC Radio Berkshire (April 2024):
For the latest news (including upcoming live concerts), visit Edward’s website
Edward’s YouTube page for lots of videos.
You contact him via our email address info@editionuk.co.uk
Edward’ latest album ’31 Pieces’ is available on all major digital platforms, including Spotify.
A limited edition 3x CD special edition physical release of ’31 Pieces’ (including book with sleeve notes, photos, samples of Edward’s scores and essays) is available here
Other interviews:
Radio Klassik Stephansdom (Vienna):
Times Radio :
Albums:
“My new record contains 31 tracks – all of which are going on eternally, have never started and will never end. The listener visits these harmonic worlds for a short period of time…some will be as short as a minute, some as long as six minutes.
Of the thirty one tracks, sixteen are based on polyrhythm; eight are in free time; four are in a style I’ve been developing, which I refer to in my notes as ‘Q beats’; and two of the tracks slow down continuously while double speed lines continuously enter.”
12 Etudes (2017)
“…intriguing…involving…fascinating resonances abound….all are superbly played by the composer. An important release.” International Piano
Biography:
Edward began playing piano at the age of four, gave his first public performance at seven, was playing professionally at twelve and started teaching at fourteen. Edward has performed concerts all over the world (including India, South America, Iceland and the USA). He has performed with the National Children’s Orchestra, with jazz ensembles and in various bands (where he not only featured on piano but sometimes on guitar, trumpet and sax).
Over the last seven years, Edward has performed regularly at several major festivals including Glastonbury, BoomTown Fair and The Shambala.
He has also written and played for plays and art projects.
Videos:
Eddie’s five part video series ‘Polyrhythmy and the Future of Music’ is now available below, on Edward’s website, on our YouTube channel, and EditionUK facebook page
1. What is Polyrhythmy?
2. What Led You to Polyrhythmy?
3. Polyphasing
4. How Do Polyrhythms Serve the Music?
5. What’s Next?
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