Roger Sayer Concerts

Experience Roger Sayer

Roger Sayer is a British composer and performer specializing in historical keyboard instruments, particularly the harpsichord and fortepiano. He gained prominence through his meticulously researched and beautifully executed recordings of 17th and 18th-century music, focusing on composers like Couperin, Scarlatti, and Bach. Sayer doesn’t simply *play* the music; he recreates the sound world as it would have been experienced historically, utilizing historically informed performance practice – including tuning systems like unequal temperament – to achieve authenticity.

He’s renowned for his extensive work with the BBC, contributing to numerous radio broadcasts and documentaries exploring early keyboard music. Beyond performance, Sayer is a respected scholar and teacher, having lectured at institutions including the Royal Academy of Music. His discography includes critically acclaimed albums on labels like Hyperion Records, consistently praised for their technical brilliance and musical sensitivity.

Sayer’s style isn't about flashy virtuosity but rather about revealing the subtle nuances and expressive potential within the compositions themselves. He aims to present these works not as museum pieces but as vibrant, living music.