Musical Mavericks is a monthly review blog which aims to write about musicians who stand out from the rest
Marisa Lurisa certainly falls into this category. A Spanish native, Marisa came to London in 2016, studying piano and composition at Trinity Laban Conservatoire and quickly establishing herself as a young musician with a distinct identity.

A recent masters graduate of the Royal Academy of Music (with distinction), Marisa has gained a reputation as a performer with a difference; a maverick - performing her own compositions and those of other living composers as well as established piano repertoire.

Read More

Phew - What a year it has been!

I think it has been humour (and remembering to make time for it), that has kept me grounded this year. Whether its gallows humour memes on social media, or the famous British dry wit, shared by colleagues - all have helped.

Read More

Finally, after months of uncertainty, things have begun moving forward. In July, I played my first guitar gig since the March lockdown, (in a local Mediterranean restaurant) and since, I have been given the green light to do three ‘in person’ concerts. With so much time at home, I have been busy also, wrtiing several new pieces. These include; Go To Hell, for brass quartet, several piano miniatures and a large scale project, based on the Torah’s story of the seven days of creation. More on this shortly…

Read More