St Mary's, Perivale
22nd September 2010 | 7:30pm
Kristina Craven cello; Ji Hye Lee violin;
Men Gyn Li piano; Deanna Lye piano;
Charlotte Ashton flute; Helena Jacklin horn
St. Mary’s Church
Perivale Lane, Perivale Middlesex UB6 8SS
www.st-marys-perivale.org.uk
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Constance Pilkington Hall
27th September 2010 | 7:00pm
A concert organised and given by pupils from The Purcell School to raise funds for future Impulse outreach projects.
Tickets available on the door: £5 adults; £3 children
Beechen Grove Baptist Church, Watford
1st October 2010 | 1:00pm
Doors open at 12.30 for Fairtrade drinks and snacks. You are warmly invited to bring your lunch to enjoy before or during the performance
Beechen Grove Baptist Church
Clarendon Road, Watford Herts, WD17 1JJ
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No need to book in advance
St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square
1st October 2010 | 1:00pm
A fantastic opportunity to hear senior Purcell School pupils in the exceptional surroundings of this beautiful Church in the heart of London.
Chendi Zhang violin; Philip Dimitrovski piano
Lavinia Redman oboe
St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, London WC2
Admission Free
Suggested donation of £3.50
Recital Room
2nd October 2010 | 09:30am - 12:30pm
With pianist Laurent Boullet, who has dedicated himself to the development of a new approach to piano technique based on physiological elements, coupled with anatomy and neuro-motor programmes.
Admission Free
Wigmore Hall
3rd October 2010 | 7:30pm
Featuring senior Purcell School instrumentalists selected by audition.
BARTÓK Allegro Barbaro
RACHMANINOV Tableau – Etude op.39 no.1
BRAHMS Paganini variation book II
TANSMAN Sonatine for Bassoon and piano
LIGETI Solo Sonata
CHOPIN Polonaise Brillante
ACHRON Hebrew Melodie op.33
YSAŸE Sonata for Solo Violin no.3 op.27
CERVELLÓ 4 Capricci for Solo Violin
LISZT Ballade no.2 in B minor
RAVEL Le tombeau de Couperin (vi. Toccata)
CHOPIN Etude op.25 no.11 ‘Winter Wind’
Han Seul Lee piano
Charlotte Cox bassoon
Ori Epstein cello
Octavi Martinez Bartolome violin
Shizhe Shen piano
Men Gyn Li piano accompanist Christopher Ross Scholar
Omri Epstein piano accompanist
Wigmore Hall, 36 Wigmore Street London W1
Tickets: £13, £11, £9, £8
Telephone: 020 7935 2141
Online: www.wigmore-hall.org.uk
Steinway Hall, London
6th October 2010 | 6:00pm
Three selected piano pupils give 20 minute recitals at Steinway Hall.
Steinway Hall, 44 Marylebone Lane, Westminster, London W1
Admission Free
Unreserved Seats Tel: 020 7487 3391
Wigmore Hall
10th October 2010 | 7:30pm
Featuring senior Purcell School instrumentalists selected by audition.
SCHNITTKE Violin Sonata no.1
RACHMANINOV Piano Sonata no.2
LISZT Polonaise no.2 in E major
CHOPIN Nocturne op.48 no.1 in C minor
CHOPIN Waltz op.42 in A flat major
CHOPIN Polonaise op.44 in F sharp minor
SCHUMANN Fantasy Pieces op.73
MESSAGER Solo De Concours
Katherine Robb violin
Tyler Hay piano
Olga Jorgensen piano
Jordan Black clarinet
Daniel King Smith piano accompanist
Wigmore Hall, 36 Wigmore Street London W1
Tickets: £13, £11, £9, £8
Telephone: 020 7935 2141
Online: www.wigmore-hall.org.uk
Recital Room
14th October 2010 | 7:00pm
An invitation only ‘thank you’ concert for Friends of The Purcell School for their much valued support. If you are a friend of The Purcell School, please contact Emma McGrath to reserve your two complimentary seats: 01923 331131
Private Event – Invitation Only
Constance Pilkington Hall
17th October 2010 | 5:30pm
The first of a series of concerts at the School presented by Classic Concerts Trust (Reg. Charity No 295996) in association with Watford Musical Heritage (Reg. Charity No 1113034)
CHOPIN Polonaise op.26 no.1
CHOPIN Nocturne op.9 no.1
CHOPIN Grande valse brilliante op.18
CHOPIN Grande valse brilliante op.34
CHOPIN Variations on La ci darem la mano
CHOPIN Fantaisie op.49
CHOPIN Polonaise-Fantaisie op.61
CHOPIN Fantaisie-Impromptu op.66
Tickets: £15; £20
Contact Classic Concerts Trust
Box Office: 01923 888320
www.watfordconcerts.com
The Great Hall, Merchant Taylors’ School
31st October 2010 | 5:30pm
The Purcell School Symphony Orchestra
Charles Sewart conductor
Yulia Mun flute
MOZART Le nozze di Figaro Overture
NIELSEN Flute Concerto
DVORAK Symphony no.9 ‘From the New World’
The Great Hall, Merchant Taylors’ School
Sandy Lodge, Northwood, HA6 2HT
Tickets: £15 (before October 1st); £20 (October onwards)
Contact Classic Concerts Trust
Box Office: 01923 888320
www.watfordconcerts.com
Tickets are cheaper the earlier you book. We advise you to book soon as this is a popular concert.
This concert is given as part of the Watford Concerts Series promoted by Classic Concerts Trust (Reg. Charity No 295996) in association with Watford Musical Heritage (Reg. Charity No 1113034)
Constance Pilkington Hall
3rd November 2010 | 7:00pm
The first of our Autumn Term Year Group concerts, which provide an opportunity for pupils from all departments to showcase their current repertoire.
Pupils from the Middle School (years 9 & 10) present an evening of solo items with piano accompaniment.
Admission Free
St Mary the Virgin, Aylesbury
4th November 2010 | 12:45pm
St Mary the Virgin, Aylesbury
Admission £2.00
www.aylesburychurches.org/st-mary-the-virgin
St. Mary's, Watford
9th November 2010 | 1:00pm
Younger pupils from the School perform at this informal lunchtime recital at St. Mary’s Church in the centre of Watford.
St. Mary’s Church, Church Street, Watford, WD18 0EG
Free event. Retiring Collection
Tel: 01923 225189 / www.stmaryswatford.org
Recital Room
10th November 2010 | 7:00pm
An evening of music presented by pupils from the Senior School (yrs 11- UVI)
Admission Free
This concert is kindly supported by the Shlomo Argov Unity Lodge of B’nai B’rith.
Recital Room
17th November 2010 | 7:00pm
An evening of music presented by the youngest members of the School.
Admission Free
Recital Room
24th November 2010 | 7:00pm
A varied evening of music presented by pupils from years 9 and 10.
Admission Free
Steinway Hall, London
24th November 2010 | 6:00pm
A regular slot for Purcell School pianists. Join us and savour this moment of calm in the midst of rush hour.
Steinway Hall, 44 Marylebone Lane, Westminster, London W1
Admission Free
Unreserved Seats
Tel: 020 7487 3391
St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle
24th November 2010 | 5:15pm
The Purcell Chamber Choir make a return visit to St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle to sing Choral Evensong.
St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, Windsor, SL4 1NJ
For further details please see: www.stgeorges-windsor.org
Cliveden House, Berkshire
25th November 2010 | 7:00pm
The evening starts at 7:00pm with a champagne reception.
Carriages at midnight.
A glittering gala night at the luxurious Cliveden Hotel, ‘Purcell at Cliveden’ is the School’s major fundraising event for 2010. The evening’s entertainment will include: a champagne reception; a three course dinner with coffee and petit fours; chamber music performed by Purcell School pupils; an auction and a raffle with fantastic prizes.
Cliveden House, Taplow, Berkshire, SL6 0JF
Tickets: £125. For more information please contact Head of Fundraising and Development, James Quinn, on 01923 331118 or j.quinn@purcell-school.org. For those who would like overnight accommodation, please contact the Cliveden Hotel reservation desk: 01628 668561.
Constance Pilkington Hall
26th November 2010 | 3:00pm
The Lower School Choir and Orchestra present the repertoire that they have been working on in the Autumn Term.
Admission Free
Recital Room
29th November 2010 | 7:00pm
Cellist, Alexander Boyarsky, presents performances by his
current pupils at The Purcell School.
Admission Free
Recital Room
1st December 2010 | 7:00pm
Pupils from Years 6 and 8 present an evening of solo items with piano accompaniment.
Admission Free
The Foundling Museum, Brunswick Square
2nd December 2010 | 1:00 - 2:00pm
Purcell pupils make a return visit to the New London Orchestra’s flourishing series of monthly recitals by outstanding young musicians, supported by the Musicians Benevolent Fund.
The Foundling Museum, Brunswick Square WC1N 1AZ
Tickets to each concert are FREE with admission to the museum (£7.50).
St. Mary’s Church, Weston Turville
4th December 2010 | 7:30pm
A programme of solo and chamber music in aid of the St Mary’s Church, Weston Turville fundraising appeal.
St. Mary’s Church, Church Walk, Weston Turville
Buckinghamshire HP22 5SH
Tickets available on the door: £10.00 including
refreshments; under 18’s £5; under 12’s free
Constance Pilkington Hall
6th December 2010 | 7:00pm
Enjoy a varied programme given by The Purcell School’s Jazz Department under the guidance of Simon Colam and the Purcell School Elastic Band directed by Kevin Hathway.
The Purcell School Elastic Band is an outreach micro-orchestra comprising one player on each orchestral instrument. It spreads its message in a fun, interactive fashion.
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Constance Pilkington Hall
10th December 2010 | 7:00pm
The first concert of the year for The Purcell School Sinfonia, comprising pupils from the Middle School.
Edward Longstaff conductor
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Little Benslow Hills, Hitchin
13th December 2010 | 3:00pm
The Purcell School’s long association with Benslow continues with a recital for the Friends of Benslow Music Trust.
Little Benslow Hills, Off Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4
Tickets on the door: £6.00
Tel: 01438 318568
Constance Pilkington Hall
13th December 2010 | 7:00pm
A unique and exciting event featuring performances of experimental works by Purcell School composers, film makers and performance artists. An original juxtaposition of acoustic ensembles, electronics, original films and live
dance.
Admission Free
St. Mary's Church, Watford
15th December 2010 | 3:00pm
Join The Purcell School Choirs at this popular service to celebrate the festive season and end the Autumn Term with a mince pie and a glass of mulled wine.
St Mary’s Church, Church Street, Watford WD18 0EG
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Constance Pilkington Hall
19th December 2010 | 5:30pm
MOZART Divertimento in F
BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No 4*
SCHUBERT Trout Quintet
Jonathan Brett conductor
James Sherlock piano
*Chamber version for Piano and String Quintet (1807), rediscovered, reconstructed according to the sources and supplemented by Hans-Werner Küthen
Tickets: £15; £20
Contact Classic Concerts Trust
Box Office: 01923 888320
www.watfordconcerts.com
Constance Pilkington Hall
16th January 2011 | 11:30am - 3:00pm
With Ken Burton, principal conductor of the award winning London Adventist Chorale (BBC/Sainsbury Choir Of The Year 1995, BBC UK Gospel Choir Of The Year 1996, GEM award winners 2005).
Bookings open in September. More details to follow...
Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre
7th March 2011 | 7:30pm
Programme to include Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto, performed by Lyrit Milgrim (winner of the 2010 Purcell School Concerto Competition) and Stravinsky’s Petruschka. Conducted by Quentin Poole.
This is one of our most popular events, it is advisable to book early!
Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, London SE1 8XX
Tickets: £12; £7; Concessions: 50% off (limited availability)
Box Office 0871 663 2500
Online Booking: www.southbankcentre.co.uk
Purcell Room, Southbank Centre
24th March 2011 | 7:45pm
Selected senior pianists perform short recitals at the most intimate concert hall venue in the Southbank Centre.
Purcell Room, Southbank Centre, London SE1 8XX
Tickets: £10; £8; Concessions: 50% off (limited availability)
Box Office 0871 663 2500 / Online Booking: www.southbankcentre.co.uk
