This is a special concert of new piano pieces by Middle School composers, created by Purcell’s Composer-In-Association, Robert Saxton. They analysed and discussed Voiles (from Preludes, Book 1) by Debussy and each young composer was invited to use the piece as a starting point for a piano piece of their own. In this concert, we...
Purcell’s chamber musicians present a programme of 19th-century chamber music at the Barnes Music Festival on 19 March 2025 at 1PM, performing pieces by Schubert, Brahms and Walter Rabl’s rarely performed Quartet for clarinet, violin, cello and piano, which was awarded first prize by Brahms in a Viennese competition in 1896. Join us for a lovely...
Students will be performing mini-sets from featured artists and bands. The concert is free to attend but donations are kindly received. No booking required. Further details to follow.
An evening of instrumental solo and chamber music performed by some of the UKs most talented young musicians for the South Hill Park Conservatoire concerts.The Conservatoire International Concerts are now in their 12th season. They were founded to offer a platform to young musicians emerging from the UK’s international conservatoires.For further information and to book...
Stanborough Park Church Teatime Concert 23 March 2025, 3PMStanborough Park Seventh-day Adventist Church, 609 St Albans Rd, Watford WD25 9JLThe Purcell School Brass and Wind chamber musicians present an afternoon performance. Programme: Benjamin Britten Fanfare for St. Edmondsbury László Zempléni Trio for Flutes Lachlan Kuhn The Contraption (some mvts of) Samuel Scheidt Canzon Cornetto...
Cello Masterclass by Hannah Roberts26th March 2025 1.40 - 4.40pm Liszt Room, The Purcell SchoolJoin us for a masterclass with Hannah Roberts, Professor of Cello at the RNCM in Manchester and Jacqueline Du Pré Professor of Cello at the RAM in London. Hannah Roberts is widely recognised as one of the outstanding cellists of her generation, and...
The Purcell Jazz Ensemble present a programme of original Student compositions and arrangements.The concert is free to attend but donations are kindly received. No booking required.More details to follow.
The Purcell School Sixth Form Choir, conducted by Chloë Allison, present an evening concert at St Dominic’s Priory.Programme: Duruflé RequiemFree admission but donations are kindly welcomed to support both The Purcell School and the church organ restoration fund.
Hinchingbrooke Bosendorfer Piano Concert Hinchinbrooke Performing Arts Centre, Huntingdon, PE29 3BN 28th March 2025 7.30PMStudents from the Purcell School perform a recital as part of the 18th series of The Hinchingbrooke Bosendorfer Piano Concerts 2024 – 2025.This is a series that hosts internationally acclaimed artists using a superb Bosendorfer concert...
We are delighted to welcome the highly acclaimed musicians Phil Cobb and Helen Vollam to take masterclasses with our brass students. Philip Cobb – Trumpet Philip is Principal Trumpet of the BBC Symphony Orchestra, having previously held the same position in the London Symphony Orchestra from the age of 21. He studied at the Guildhall School...
Programme to include:Music by Handel and Brahms, new commissions by Julia Simpson and Dan Jenkins, as well as reimagined gems by John Williams and Chick Corea.Philip Cobb – TrumpetPhilip is Principal Trumpet of the BBC Symphony Orchestra, having previously held the same position in the London Symphony Orchestra from the age of 21. He studied at...
Alessandro Borgomanero and Sarah-Jane Bradley Recital Programme: W.A. Mozart – Duo in G Major for Violin and Viola KV 423 J. S. Bach – Chaconne from the Partita No. 2 in D Minor for Violin Solo BWV1004 David Matthews (b1943) "Darkness Draws In" (2005) and "Elegiac Variations" (2024) Ernani Aguiar (1950-) – “Duos de Prados”...
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the best of West End theatre. Experience the drama and joy of your favourite show tunes performed by outstanding vocal talent and live musicians.Featuring hits from:SixGhostWest side StoryEveryone's talking about JamieAnd many more.The concert is free to attend but donations are kindly received. No booking required.More details to...
