The West Dorset Magazine, April 8, 2022
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Culture Acclaimed classical composer and pianist Tamara Konstantin has wowed audiences across the country as a special guest supporting Aled Jones MBE on his cathedral tour. Tamara, from Weymouth, along with renowned cellist Jiaxin Lloyd Webber and violinist Elly Suh, formed The Three Graces. Tamara has been enjoying huge success with her third album Resilience, which was composed during the pandemic and is testament to Tamara’s belief in the power of music to console, uplift and bring people together. Tamara said: “To support Aled Jones is a great honour and to be playing in such exalted surroundings is a genuine thrill. Jiaxin Lloyd Webber, Elly Suh and I are very excited be involved with the tour and have received a fantastic reception from audiences and some very kind compliments.” Tamara’s inspiration stems from her deep love for her adopted country, and more particularly, for her home county of Dorset. The classically trained pianist grew up in Georgia, and has built successful careers, first as a TV presenter and then as a senior oil company executive. A move to Dorset 18 years ago sparked a return to her early love of music and the subsequent release of three successful albums followed by the current tour.
COMPOSED: Pianist Tamara Konstantin and, below, with in concert with violinist Elly Suh and, right, on tour with with Aled Jones
Pianist Tamara walking in the air after successful tour
“I love Dorset and feel very privileged to call it home. For me, it’s the most amazing part of England and everything about it is a constant source of inspiration for
the pieces I create.” Tamara graduated from Tbilisi Music Academy after learning the piano at an early age and attending a music school for gifted children in Georgia. As a
classically trained pianist and composer, Tamara has performed for HRH Prince Charles, and had her compositions played on Classic FM and BBC Radio.
