10 Aug 2022
World Famous Classical Pianist to Perform on Grand Piano at Sunset on British Airways i360 Flights
Experience spectacular views and breathtaking music on Saturday 20th August between 7.30-8.30pm as renowned classical pianist, AyseDeniz, performs a sunset concerto on a full-size grand piano, 450ft above the South Coast.
Ayse made her concerto debut when she was just nine years old. Considered a child prodigy, she is now recognized internationally for her ability to unite the classical genre with rock music - creating original arrangements and performing sold-out solo shows worldwide.
“This will be the first-time that a classical artist has played a full-sized grand piano inside the glass viewing pod, so passengers are in for a treat, says Laura Pauley, Communications Manager at British Airways i360.
“We are especially honoured to have LA-based AyseDeniz performing. She was recently named one of the three rising stars in BBC Music Magazine's 'to watch out for' list, as well as making it on the '20 under 40 Young Shapers of the Future' list by The Encyclopædia Britannica - sitting alongside iconic names such as Adele and Haim.
“Ayse is known for surprising her audiences by often mixing rock tunes by bands such as Pink Floyd and Nivana, with classical music. Ayse's album, Beethoven Senses, is available on all British Airways flights so this a perfect collaboration during what will be a stunning sunset flight.”
Thea Paraskevaides, owner of ARTISTS& added, "Bringing classical music to new audiences and locations is what we do, so we're particularly excited to be taking AyseDeniz and the Kawai Grand Piano to 450ft. Ayse will perform an incredible program featuring Chopin, Beethoven, her own compositions, and even a classical arrangement of Pink Floyd.”
British Airways i360 was opened by Prince Phillip in Summer 2016. The ground-breaking attraction has a fully enclosed glass pod that travels to 450 feet. Up to 175 visitors can board the pod at one time to enjoy the unfolding 360-degree views of the UK's most popular seaside town, wild expanses of the South Downs National Park, UNESCO World Biosphere, dramatic chalk cliffs and the English Channel. On the clearest days visitors can see to Beachy Head and all the way to the Isle of Wight, over 49 miles away, as well as the rooftops of the city of Brighton.
The glass viewing pod is heated and air conditioned, fully accessible for wheelchair users, and has bench seating for passengers. Onboard the pod, guests can enjoy a drink at the Nyetimber Sky Bar, one of the most unique bars in the UK, serving a range of drinks from Sussex.
The Grand Piano has been kindly supplied by Kawai UK. Ayse will be playing on the GX-2 ATX4 Hybrid Grand model. The Anytime ATX4 hybrid instruments blend Kawai's masterful acoustic piano craftsmanship with advanced digital piano technologies.
The performance will be live inside the pod on Saturday 20 August across the 7.30pm and 8pm flights. Sunset is scheduled for 8.11pm. Ticket prices remain at the standard price of £17.50 and can be purchased at: www.britishairwaysi360.com
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About Ayse Deniz
AyseDeniz is a virtuoso classical crossover pianist who made her concerto debut when she was just nine years old. Considered a child prodigy, she is now recognized internationally for her ability to unite the classical genre with rock music, creating original rock arrangements and performing sold-out solo shows worldwide, from concert halls to rock festivals.
Expect a program featuring Chopin, Beethoven, Ayse's own compositions and... Pink Floyd! With a Bachelors from Eastman School New York and a Masters from Royal Academy of Music London, Ayse uses her classical education to unite her 500K+ global fans online and in live concerts with a mission to connect people from different backgrounds who share the love of piano. She is endorsed by The Arts Council England under the Exceptional Talent Visa. Ayse's album 'Beethoven Senses' is available on British Airways High Life Entertainment.
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About British Airways i360
British Airways i360 was conceived and designed by Marks Barfield Architects, creators of the London Eye.
The iconic tower has an overall height of 162m, and a glass observation pod that glides up from ground level to 138m above Brighton beach. Visitors enjoy unprecedented unfolding views across Brighton and Hove, the South Downs and the beautiful Sussex coast. 'Flights' carry up to 175 passengers and depart every 30 minutes. While on board, guests can enjoy a drink at the Sky Bar which serves a range of drinks from Sussex including Nyetimber, an award-winning sparkling wine.
At the base of the tower is the British Airways i360 beach building which houses a beachfront restaurant, West Beach Bar & Restaurant, with sea views and a large terrace. The beach building also has flexible beachside events spaces which can be hired for private and corporate functions. British Airways i360 is licensed for weddings and couples can marry in the pod, saying 'I do' at 138m above Sussex.
British Airways i360 has worked with the West Pier Trust to reconstruct two of the original West Pier tollbooths using Victorian building techniques. The reconstructed buildings now grace the entrance to British Airways i360, and house the West Pier Tea Room and the British Airways i360 ticket office.
The British Airways i360 shop stocks gifts and souvenirs, many of which have been created by local Brighton artists.
British Airways i360 is owned and operated by Brighton i360 Ltd.
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About Kawai
Kawai was founded in 1927 by Koichi Kawai, and has grown to become one the largest and best known musical instrument companies in the world. From our world-renowned 9-foot concert grand uniquely designed for the concert stage to our award-winning 5'0″ baby grand pianos recognized around the globe for its matchless combination of performance and value, the full range of Kawai grand pianos stands alone in its ability to provide the right instrument for any player across every level of ability. Whether you're a performing artist or an aspiring hobbyist, there is a Kawai grand piano ready to meet you exactly where you are in your musical journey. Crafted not only to create aesthetic beauty, Kawai grand pianos are designed to provide the ultimate in long-term precision and nuance through the use of leading-edge composite materials (including carbon fiber). It is the uncommon ability to merge time-tested traditional methods with modern technology that makes Kawai different from all others in the piano world — and a key reason why Kawai is counted among the most award-winning companies in the music products industry.
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About British Airways
British Airways is one of the world's leading global premium airlines and the UK's largest international scheduled airline, carrying approximately 35 million passengers worldwide annually, on around 800 daily flights. The airline employs around 40,000 people, the vast majority of these at its sites throughout the UK and has an annual turnover of £8.5 billion. It employs 2,500 people in Sussex, several hundred of them in Brighton.
British Airways is the naming rights sponsor of British Airways i360. The attraction is owned and operated by Brighton i360 Ltd.
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About Marks Barfield Architects
The late David Marks MBE was the architect-entrepreneur behind the creation of Brighton i360, together with his wife and business partner Julia Barfield MBE. They founded Brighton i360 Ltd in 2005. Previously David Marks and Julia Barfield performed a similar role creating the London Eye where they remained shareholders and directors until 2006. Together with a tight-knit group of extraordinary individuals, trusted consultants and companies, many of whom worked with David and Julia at the London Eye, they secured the planning permission, partners, land and funding for British Airways i360. Marks Barfield Architects is one of the UK's most versatile and innovative architecture practices, established in 1989. Julia Barfield now chairs the Brighton i360 board.
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