Concert Department Review
Lunchtime Concerts
The lunchtime concerts were really well attended this week, on Wednesday we had a ‘full house’ in the audience, long may it last. Throughout the week violins, pianos, guitars, vibraphone and drum kit were much enjoyed by all. Well done to Mina, Tracy, Begum, Kateryna, Ekaterina, Michael, Gabriella, Tymofiy, Nathaniel, Rocco, Hannah, Mahla, Yifei, Katrina and Phoebe for your performances.
Benslow Music Trust Concert
Monday saw a very successful concert at the Benslow Music Trust. The concert consisted of a flute quartet, clarinet quartet, violin, clarinet and flute solos. As well as enjoying a full and appreciative audience in their concert, the students also had time to enjoy the beautiful garden and were treated to cakes and tea afterwards. Well done to Suanoi, Ekaterina, Arumina, Rosie, Birce, Thomas, Marina, Samsara, Rina, Isabella and Madeleine.
Forthcoming Events
In addition to those highlighted events below, please visit our new online Concerts and Events Guide here.
Wednesday 22 May – Khanh Nhi Luong Piano Recital
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: CP Hall, The Purcell School
Tickets: Free admission. No booking required.
We are delighted to have Vietnamese pianist Nhi Luong perform here at Purcell!
Programme:
Beethoven Andante Favori WoO 57
Schubert Piano Sonata No. 4 in A minor, D. 537, I. Allegro ma non troppo, II. Allegretto quasi andantino and III. Allegro vivace
Henri Dutilleux Piano Sonata Op. 1, I. Allegro con moto, II. Lied and III. Choral et variations
Dang Huu Phuc Drums (from Bunches of Flowers of Vietnam)
Wednesday 19 June – Singers’ Soiree
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Recital Room, The Purcell School
Tickets: Free admission. No booking required.
Thursday 27 June – Grand Summer Concert
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge, London SE1 9DA
Tickets: Tickets are from £20 and available to purchase here.
To close the end of the academic year, The Purcell School is giving a concert at Southwark Cathedral on Thursday 27th June. British conductor, organist and pianist, Wayne Marshall OBE, will perform Poulenc’s Organ Concerto conducted by Paul Hoskins.
In addition, after 31 years’ service, Edward Longstaff is leaving The Purcell School in July. To mark the occasion, Edward will conduct Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony and Ecce Sacerdos by Bruckner with support from a choir of alumni.
Performers
The Purcell School Orchestra and Choir
Wayne Marshall Organ
Edward Longstaff Conductor
Paul Hoskins Conductor
Susanna Fairbairn Soprano
Emma Carrington Mezzo-Soprano
Paul Austin Kelly Tenor
Andrew Greenan Bass
Programme
Bruckner Ecce Sacerdos Magnus
Poulenc Organ Concerto in G Minor
Beethoven Symphony No. 9
Saturday 29 June – Midsummer Music Jazz Concert
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Stanstead Bury Farm, Ware, SG12 8JZ
Tickets: Tickets are £30 (drinks and canapes inc.) and available to purchase here.
The Purcell School and the St Albans Cathedral Music Trust are delighted to invite you to join us for a jazz concert in the listed 17th century rustic hay barn at Stanstead Bury Farm.
Wednesday 3 July – A Night of Jazz and Soul with Special Guest Natalie Williams
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Watford Palace Theatre
Tickets: Tickets are from £8-15 and available to purchase here.
Students from our Jazz, Commercial and Popular Music Departments will accompany UK Soul and Jazz star Natalie Williams, to present an exciting evening of Jazz and Soul music.
Expect familiar Jazz standards and Soul classics mixed in with Natalie’s own original songs.
