International pianist to perform concert at Bury Parish Church

Ms Ke will take the stage at Bury Parish Church on Friday, May 22, as part of the church’s regular Friday concert series.

The performance will begin at 12.30pm.

A pianist from Shanghai, Ms Ke began playing at the age of three and now studies at the Royal Northern College of Music.

Her musical journey started under the guidance of Professor Mengqing Shi and she is currently working towards her bachelor’s degree with Professor Stephen Savage.

Ms Ke has earned recognition in numerous competitions, including first prize in the 2020 British International Open Piano Competition.

She also won first prize in the Shanghai Students Single Category Art Competition (Solo Group D).

Ms Ke received a silver award in the senior division of the Warsaw International Youth Piano Competition and a gold award in the G7 Group.

Tickets cost £6 and are available on the door.

Accompanied children can attend for free. Refreshments will be available from 11.15am.

Bury Parish Church is located at The Rock, Bury, BL9 0AH.