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  Earlier this month The Purcell School presented a whole day of stunning music-making in memory of Oliver Knussen, with four concerts given by over 100 outstanding Purcell students, staff, alumni and guests at the Southbank Centre. Oliver was a Purcell student before he became the famous, beloved giant of the music world. These programmes…

  Welcome to the latest edition of Purcell’s Weekly Highlights!   Commonwealth Service 2020 On Monday 9th March, the Purcell Brass Quintet – Ewan Parkin, Mejedi Owusu, Lucia Biescas Rue and Ramon Branch – performed with the Griffin Schools Commonwealth Choir during the Pre-Service of the Commonwealth Service 2020. The quintet played pieces of music…

Monday 18th May 2020   In light of recent Government announcements concerning the phased reopening of schools, the School has risk assessed the various scenarios available to it. Following detailed assessment and consideration of all possible options, it has concluded that it will remain working remotely for the remainder of this academic year. The school…

  Welcome to the latest edition of Purcell’s Weekly Highlights!   Purcell Perform In Memory of Oliver Knussen Last Sunday the School presented a whole day of stunning music-making at the Southbank Centre in memory of the great contemporary composer and alumnus Oliver Knussen. Four ambitious concerts were given by over 100 Purcell students, staff,…

The Purcell School is delighted to announce that percussionist Lewis Isaacs has been selected for the Category Finals of the BBC Young Musician Competition 2020.