Symphony of Us
Ivor Novello winning composer and our own Composition teacher Daniel Fardon has composed a new theatrical symphony entitled Symphony of Us for Coventry City of Culture. The piece will be performed by the Orchestra of the Swan, conducted by Daniel, in the historic setting of Coventry Cathedral this weekend.
There will be three performances on Friday 4th and Saturday 5th February. For more information about the Symphony of Us and to purchase tickets, please click here.
Ensemble l’éveil
On Sunday 30th January 2022, Ensemble l’éveil performed a concert of music from the 18th century on period instruments at Christ Church, Fulmodeston. Founded by alumnus, conductor and harpsichordist Jack Gonzalez-Harding together with French baroque violinist Salomé Rateau, the Ensemble l’éveil played works by Bach and Telemann to an appreciative audience. The quartet included another Purcell alumnus, flautist Daniel Swani, as well as Kate Conway on the Viola da gamba.
Forthcoming Purcell Events
Two performance dates for your diaries:
Middle School Concert
Wednesday 23rd February 2022
Time: 19:00
Venue: The Purcell School, CP Hall
Tickets: Free Admission
A first half of solo performances from Middle School musicians, followed by concerto movements from three Middle School Concerto Competition finalists (Phoebe Papandrea, Chonchanok Sophonpanich, Hana Shah) – accompanied by the Middle School Orchestra.
South Hill Park Concert
Friday 25th February 2022
Time: 19:30
Venue: Recital Room, South Hill Park Arts Centre, Ringmead, Bracknell RG12 7PA
Tickets: Tickets available from the venue box office here
£16, Members £14, Under 18s £5.50
A wonderful evening of chamber music performed by talented young students. The annual visit to South Hill Park is eagerly anticipated.
*Our Covid mitigation measures are under constant review and may change at short notice. We reserve the right to reschedule Purcell events, and ask that you check our website before your visit to the School or an external venue.
Clarinet and Saxophone Festival
On Sunday 13th March 2022, Purcell’s Woodwind Department will run a Clarinet and Saxophone Festival for young musicians in Years 5-11, of approximately Grade 4 standard and above, from 14:00 to 17:00. The afternoon will comprise of instrumental masterclasses with Purcell’s top instrumental teachers, Head of Woodwind Joy Farrall, saxophone teacher Amy Green and clarinet teacher Stephen Williams, and culminate in a group performance opportunity.
Registration for the event is now open here on our website.
The deadline for registration is 1st March 2022. Please do share news of the event with any interested young musicians.