Alumnus Performs for World Heart Beat
Last weekend, percussionist, composer and alumnus James Larter performed as part of the World Heart Beat’s Embassy Gardens Concert Series in Nine Elms, London. The virtuosic solo programme was of Larter’s own works, pieces by Michael Gordon, Kevin Volans and Astor Piazzolla, as well as a fugue from a Bach violin suite and Debussy’s Clair de lune tailor-made for sticks and marimba. The concert was covered by the Guardian here.
World Heart Beat is a small charity which has taken over a unit at the base of a tower block in Nine Elms, close to Battersea Power Station and next door to the American Embassy. The premises consist of an intimate concert hall, studio, cafe and music academy with practice rooms, and the charity supports 440 young people from low income families, recent migrant and refugee families. Jazz composer and pianist Julian Joseph is the patron.
Alumnae Nominated for BBC Music Magazine’s Premiere Award
We were delighted to hear that alumnae and viola player Rosalind Ventris has been nominated for BBC Music Magazine’s 2024 Premiere Award for her debut solo album, Sola.
The album features outstanding solo viola works inspired by nature, folk music and dance by leading female contemporary and twentieth century composers. The awards are decided by public vote. If you would like to support Rosalind, voting is open here and closes at midnight on Friday 23rd February.
Forthcoming Events
In addition to those highlighted events below, please visit our new online Concerts and Events Guide here.
Wednesday 28 February – Chamber Music at Wigmore Hall
Time: 1.00pm
Venue: Wigmore Hall, London
Tickets: £18 and available to purchase from the Wigmore Hall website
Programme:
Astor Piazzolla Tango Suite
Joaquín Turina La Oración del Torero, Op.34
Mendelssohn Piano Trio No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 66
Schubert String Quintet in C
Performers:
Natahniel Merkies Guitar
Rocco Dal Cin Guitar
Yu-Wei Huang Violin
Antonia Zadrag Violin
Dianna Kim Viola
Ivan Cherednichenko Cello
Dominic-Lucian Drutac Violin
Lindsey Lim Cello
Herman Med Cerisha Piano
Rebecca Nicolas Violin
Tori Li Violin
Danya Rushton Viola
Ella Harrison Cello
Ivanna Oliinyk Cello
Wednesday 28 February – Composers’ Concert
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: CP Hall, The Purcell School
Tickets: Free admission. No booking required
Tuesday 5 March – Songwriters’ Concert
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: CP Hall, The Purcell School
Tickets: Free admission, no booking required
Wednesday 6 March – Middle School Orchestra Concerto Concert
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: CP Hall, The Purcell School
Tickets: Free admission. No booking required
Programme:
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 1, I. Allegro con brio
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 2, I. Allegro con brio
Mozart Violin Concerto No. 5, I. Allegro aperto
Luca Newman New Work
Haydn Symphony No.103, I. Adagio – Allegro con spirito and IV. Allegro con spirito
Performers:
Purcell Middle School Orchestra
Zev Piano
Daria Piano
Sonya Violin
Monday 11 March – Commercial and Popular Music Department Gig at The Horns
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: The Horns’ 1 Hempstead Rd, Watford WD17 3RL
Tickets: Free entry!
Students from the Commercial and Popular Music Department return to The Horns music venue in Watford to perform classic Soul, Funk, Pop and Rock.
Wednesday 13 March – Symphonic Wind Orchestra and Choral Concert
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: CP Hall, The Purcell School
Tickets: Free admission. No booking required
Performers:
Lower School Choir
Sixth Form Choir
Symphonic Wing Orchestra
Programme:
Mussorgsky (trans. Lavender) Pictures at an Exhibition
Orff Carmina Burana