... a formidable musician as well as a formidable pianist, with a feeling for the way harmony can create architecture as well as momentary colours – a rare gift

The Telegraph

Rises to the occasion with depth of feeling, nuance and technical brilliance.

The Independent

Adventurous yet as sophisticated and technically brilliant as ever, Gwilym Simcock’s latest album marks a new stage in his career.

The Evening Standard

Gwilym Simcock’s prodigious creations on the piano straddle the border between classical and jazz to mesmerising effect…a stupendous improviser and a remarkable musician all round

The Observer

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Ocean Floor

New album with LSO Percussion Ensemble and Ayanna Witter Johnson

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Gwilym featured on new album “Ocean Floor” with Ayanna Witter Johnson and the LSO Percussion Ensemble

‘OCEAN FLOOR’, is the new album release from British singer, songwriter, pianist and cellist Ayanna Witter-Johnson in collaboration with the London Symphony Orchestra Percussion Ensemble.

The 12-track live album explores stories relating to Witter-Johnson’s ancestral heritage, culture and identity, draws on the symbolism of the ocean through storytelling.

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Upcoming concerts

Gwilym Simcock  

25
Jul
2025
United Kingdom Petworth, West Sussex Petworth Festival
Duo with Thomas Gould
Corelli Sonata for Violin and Continuo Op. 5 No. 1 in D major Purcell Dido’s Lament Westhoff Sonata No. 3 in D minor ‘Imitation of the Bells’ Matteis Ali’s Fantasia Glass Knee Play Bach arr. Simcock: Wachet Auf, Ruft uns die Stimme Bach arr. Simcock: Jesus Bleibet Meine Freude
7:30pm
Champs Hill
04
Sep
2025
United Kingdom Ambleside Zeffirellis
Lighthouse Trio
First set: John Etheridge guitar & Vimala Rowe vocal
7:30pm
Compston Road
04-07
Sep
2025
United Kingdom Ambleside Zeffirellis
Gwilym Simcock and friends
Ambleside Days Festival – whole festival pass available.
6:00pm
Compston Road
05
Sep
2025
United Kingdom Ambleside Zeffirellis
Gwilym Simcock and friends
The Gwilym Simcock / Mike Walker quartet with Conor Chaplin Bass and James Maddren Drums First Set: Geoffrey Keezer Piano and Gillian Margot Vocals
7:30pm
Compston Road
06
Sep
2025
United Kingdom Ambleside Zeffirellis
with Hermine Deurloo and Vincent Peirani
Second Set: Geoffrey Keezer piano Gillian Margot Vocals Tim Garland Saxophone and Mike Walker Guitar
7:30pm
Compston Road

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