The 40-Hour Vexations

An Experimental Piano Concert of Endurance and Inspiration

Ten pianists. Forty hours. One extraordinary musical journey through Erik Satie's hypnotic masterpiece.

Event Details

Join us for a 40-hour piano marathon from October 17th at 10 am - 19th to 2 am at the historic St Pancras Clock Tower.

Funds raised will cover venue costs, with profits supporting Help Musicians charity.

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What Is This?

A groundbreaking interpretation of Erik Satie's legendary composition

Erik Satie's "Vexations" (1893) is one of the most provocative pieces in classical music history. This brief, melancholic motif is meant to be repeated 840 times, creating a hypnotic performance that challenges our concepts of time, endurance, and musical experience.

Our ambitious project brings together ten accomplished pianists for a continuous 40-hour performance. This isn't just a concert, it's an exploration of human endurance, musical meditation, and the transformative power of repetition.

40 Hours of Music
840 Repetitions
10 Pianists
1 Masterpiece

The Performers

Ten dedicated pianists committed to this extraordinary musical journey

Francesco Pio Gennarelli
Matthew Lee Knowles
Jelena Makarova
Maya-Leigh Rosenwasser
Neil Georgeson
Aidan Chan
Edward Tait
Xuanxin Chen
Ben Smith
Thomas Ang

Why We Need Your Help

Your support makes this extraordinary musical experience possible

Creating a 40-hour continuous performance requires significant resources and planning. Your donations directly support the artistic vision and ensure this groundbreaking event can reach audiences worldwide. The performance will take place at the historic St Pancras Clock Tower, a beautiful duplex apartment within the tower of the iconic former Midland Hotel.

The Tower Room features a Weinbach baby grand piano with excellent acoustics, perfect for both live performance and professional livestreaming to share this unique musical journey with audiences around the globe.

  • 🏛 Renting the venue and piano hire
  • 🛡 24-hour security and event management
  • 📹 Professional livestreaming and recording equipment
  • 🎵 Public accessibility and community outreach
  • Performer support and refreshments
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