FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 9th July 2025
The Purcell School is delighted to announce a formal partnership with the New Talent Festival. Recognising the remarkable achievements of Festival Founder Amy Yuan, many students of The Purcell School have already flourished thanks to the Festival’s unique opportunities. Strengthening this connection, The Purcell School will now offer a prize of a place at the School for a talented young musician identified through the Festival.
The collaboration highlights The Purcell School’s ongoing commitment to nurturing exceptional musical talent from around the world and supporting young musicians and their families on their artistic journeys. The School works closely with many of the Festival’s other partner organisations, ensuring a rich network of mutual support.
Speaking about the partnership, Paul Hoskins, Director of Music at The Purcell School, said: “We greatly admire Amy Yuan’s vision and what the New Talent Festival has achieved. Many of our students have benefitted from these wonderful opportunities, so it felt entirely natural to formalise this partnership by offering a place at The Purcell School. We look forward to working closely together to inspire and support the next generation of young musicians.”
As one of the world’s leading specialist music schools, The Purcell School provides an outstanding international education, bringing together some of the finest music teaching available today. The School partners with prestigious music institutions in Beijing, Shanghai and Vietnam, and regularly welcomes renowned guest teachers from across Europe and the USA.
Home to around 200 talented students from across the globe, The Purcell School offers a nurturing environment where young musicians can discover their artistic voice and refine their technique. Alumni regularly progress to scholarships and places at top universities and conservatoires worldwide, including the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, Yale, Berklee College of Music, King’s College London, the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal College of Music.
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The Purcell School is the UK’s oldest specialist music school. Situated on the outskirts of London in Bushey, Hertfordshire, the boarding and day school is home to around 200 musically gifted young people, all of whom are passionate about fulfilling their talent. The School delivers the very highest musical instruction and holds the UNESCO Mozart Gold Medal in recognition of its unique contribution to music, education and culture. The Purcell School’s mission is to provide young musicians of great potential with an environment in which they can flourish, irrespective of background or financial means. Entry to The Purcell School is by audition. www.purcell-school.org
The New Talent Festival is an international platform dedicated to discovering, nurturing and celebrating outstanding young musicians from around the world. Founded by renowned violinist Amy Yuan, the Festival provides performance opportunities, masterclasses, competitions and collaborations that help talented young artists develop their skills and gain vital exposure on the global stage. www.newtalentfestival.com
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