A BEAUTIFUL piano recital paid tribute to a former mayor of Colchester who died last week.
Classical music fans were treated to works by Beethoven and Brahms during a special recital in Moot Hall dedicated to councillor Nick Cope.
Acclaimed international pianist Maria Kustas played the poignant melodies on the grand piano music lover Mr Cope donated to the auditorium seven years ago.
Tuesday’s lunchtime concert was in aid of Friends of the Moot Hall Organ and the mayor’s charities.
Read more: Tributes paid to former mayor of Colchester Nick Cope
Speaking after the performance, Colchester mayor Robert Davidson, said: “Nick was a man of culture, who loved music and playing the piano so it was fitting the recital honoured his memory as well as benefitting some very worthwhile causes.”
Town councillor Nigel Chapman added: “It was extremely moving to hear the wonderful piano that Nick so generously gifted to the Moot Hall played so beautifully by Maria Kustas.
“Nick’s frequent private moments playing the piano were often a joy in a busy day, if you were lucky enough to be passing the Moot Hall at the right time.”
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