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| Sara Leport |
| Acclaimed and versatile pianist |
Sara Leport BA (hons), LRSM graduated from Birmingham University with a joint honours degree in English and Music. At the age of sixteen she started playing cocktail piano professionally in restaurants and hotels in Oxfordshire, such as The Eastgate and Randolph Hotels, Oxford. On moving to London in 2000, Sara took a residency playing at one of the West End's most luxurious 5* hotels, The Waldorf. Since then she has performed in some of the most prestigious venues in the country, including The Foreign Office, Westminster, The National Portrait Gallery, The Oak Room Lounge in Piccadilly, The Cavendish Hotel, The Royal Crescent Hotel, Bath, The National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham and The Botanical Gardens, Birmingham. Clients include MI5 and The British Legion, for whom Sara has now performed for seven years.
Sara is a regular performer at The National Portrait Gallery, both in a cocktail capacity and as part of their classical concert series. She has worked on four ships, the most recent being the most prestigious ship at sea, 'The World', where her series of classical piano recitals were very well received.
Since moving to London, Sara has studied with Jeremy Brown, Stephen Kovacevich and with Hilary Coates as part of a post-graduate diploma at Trinity College of Music. Forthcoming recital venues include Blackheath Halls, Sydney Sussex College, Cambridge and The National Portrait Gallery.
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Testimonials.
She provided our residents and guests (passengers) with two completely different classical piano recitals which were very well received.
Many of our residents have commented that they would like to have her back in the future.
I would recommend her for any occasion which requires a professional entertainer with an outstanding repertoire.
David Peterson
Enrichment Director, The World.
Just a quick note to say thanks a million for a wonderful concert last night. You played wonderfully and the audience really enjoyed your performance.
Fiona Murphy
Music Co-ordinator
National Portrait Gallery
...one of London's most exciting and talented young performers.
The Waldorf Hotel,
London
Sara Leport has been employed at Le Meridien Piccadilly for two years. In this time she has been a great musician, always reliable, well presented and with an impressive playing skill. During her employment we have been awarded top tea-room in London. We believe that she has contributed with her music to this award.
Pasquale Cosmai,
Oak Room Lounge Manager,
Le Meridien Piccadilly Hotel,
London
During her time on board two P&O vessels, Sara proved to be not only a superb musician, but a valued member of the team, proving popular with passengers and crew alike. She has demonstrated a flexible approach to her work when required, whilst constantly maintaining exceptionally high musical standards and reliability.
Simon Skinner,
Manager Cruising & International Operations,
Live Business International
Having previously heard Sara play, she was my first choice to help create the relaxed atmosphere the stand demanded...during the show she was an undoubted hit with both our client and the exhibition visitors, making our stand the star of the show. I am sure that without Sara's talent, helpfulness and enthusiasm, the stand would not have created anything like the impact it did.
A. Cooper,
National Exhibition Centre Stand design,
Birmingham.
Thank you for an entertaining afternoon. I only popped in for a glass of Champagne. Two-and-a-half hours later I'm still here! You are very talented and have a good selection of tunes. Your playing meant something to me.
Thank you.
Letter from Fiona Butcher,
guest at The Oak Room Lounge
Just to say thank you so very much for playing so beautifully on Sunday at our concert..
Card from Rosemary Fury
Concert Manager
Hartwell House stately home
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