Arfon Owen - Stavanger International Piano Festival

As part of his upcoming Norway tour, Arfon Owen presents Postludium, an evening of intimate piano music drawn from his own arrangements. Originally written as postludes for services and other ceremonies in his work with the Norwegian Church, these pieces combine beloved Norwegian, American, and British hymns, folk songs, and other cherished melodies.

The concert offers a calm and reflective atmosphere — a space to relax, breathe, and let the music nourish and restore the soul. With warmth, lyrical expression, and thoughtful musical storytelling, Arfon invites audiences into a moment of quiet meditation and contemplation, where each note resonates with both personal and universal meaning.

Arfon Owen is a Yamaha Artist and highly regarded multi-instrumentalist, originally from Wales, with a musical voice spanning piano, organ, brass, and more. He was educated at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. Based in Norway since 2014, he works as a pedagogue, serves as a musikalsk leder in the Norwegian Church, and is in demand as a soloist. His versatile artistry has taken him to stages across Europe, North America, and Asia.

At the piano, Arfon brings a warm, lyrical approach shaped by narrative depth and rich musical colour. His performances combine technical precision with instinctive musicality, creating intimacy and engagement across genres.

Praise for Arfon's musicianship:

• "He has a completely special talent for communicating through his instrument …" — Russell Gray

• "Perhaps one of the most versatile musicians I have ever heard — effortlessly moving between ideas, styles and moods, always with clarity, depth and grace." — Tim De Maeseneer

• "He demonstrates some of the finest musical artistry you will hear on any instrument." — Andrew McMillan