Popular pianist returns to All Saints' with fresh repertoire
Oakham will welcome pianist and composer Yaroslav Oliinyk back to All Saints' Church on Saturday 14 November 2026, when he presents a new evening of contemporary neoclassical music. The return follows two earlier concerts in the town that organisers say were met with a warm reception.
Oliinyk has described Oakham as “a particularly special place” on his UK concert route and said he is grateful for the welcome he has received during previous visits. Each of his concerts at All Saints' has aimed to offer a different musical character, and this November’s recital is being billed as a completely new programme that will include original compositions, fresh arrangements and a number of surprises the organisers are currently keeping confidential.
"I have very warm memories of performing in Oakham. The atmosphere at All Saints' Church and the connection with the audience have made both of my previous concerts there very special for me."
The concert is centred on Oliinyk’s contemporary take on neoclassical music, a style that blends classical piano traditions with modern harmonic and textural approaches. Elements such as repetition, minimalism, cinematic atmosphere and modern harmonies are combined with the expressive qualities of classical form to create music that aims to feel both familiar and new.
For Oakham audiences, the appeal has been the intimate, atmospheric nature of performances at All Saints', where the relationship between performer and listeners is emphasised rather than a formal, distant presentation. Oliinyk has said he deliberately avoids repeating programmes in the same place; instead he seeks to bring a distinct story and character to each concert.
What the evening will offer
- New compositions and arrangements from Yaroslav Oliinyk
- An intimate recital setting at All Saints' Church, Oakham
- Unannounced special elements to be revealed on the night
Organisers have not released a full running order or detailed list of works, but emphasise that the performance will remain true to the intimate, atmospheric approach that has become a hallmark of Oliinyk’s concerts in Oakham.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Artist | Yaroslav Oliinyk |
| Date | Saturday 14 November 2026 |
| Venue | All Saints' Church, Oakham |
| Style | Contemporary neoclassical |
Local performers and events like this contribute to Oakham’s cultural calendar by offering residents the chance to hear contemporary piano work in a setting many find welcoming. The choice of All Saints' Church — noted for its acoustics and intimate atmosphere — continues to be a draw for performers seeking a close connection with audiences.
For those unfamiliar with the term, neoclassical music here refers to the reworking of classical piano traditions within a contemporary language: structural clarity and emotive depth of classical pieces are preserved, while modern harmonies, textural repetition and cinematic sensibilities are used to make the music speak to present-day listeners.
While exact ticketing details and the full programme content have yet to be published by the event organisers, the announcement confirms Oakham will once again host a performance that blends classical roots with modern composition. Residents who enjoyed previous concerts are likely to be drawn by the promise of new material and the performer’s stated wish to offer something different on each visit.
Given the positive response to Yaroslav Oliinyk’s earlier recitals in Oakham, the November concert is set to be a notable addition to the city’s autumn arts offering.
