Daniel Swani accepted to The LPO Junior Artists Programme
We would like to extend our congratulations to Sixth former Daniel Swani who joins the London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) family as a Junior Artist. LPO Junior Artists is a new programme…
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Alumnus Yevgeny Sudbin makes Forbes List of Best Classical Recordings of 2016
Congratulations to alumnus Yevgeny Sudbin on making it to number three on Forbes list of The Best Classical Recordings of 2016 with his latest CD, Scarlatti 18 Sonatas. Yevgeny, who moved…
Inspirational Bach from Robert Cohen, Old Purcellian
Robert Cohen and Charles Sewart, Head of Strings Last night we were honoured to welcome cellist Robert Cohen for the second instalment in his three part masterclass series on the…
Newly appointed National Youth Orchestra’s Principal Composer, Lauren Marshall, showcases enchanting commission
Congratulations to Purcell pupil, Lauren Marshall, who has not only been appointed Principal Composer in the National Youth Orchestra (NYO), but has also delivered an extraordinary original piece, Suspended between…
Avison Team Building Weekend
This past weekend was a busy one for the pupils of Avison House who participated in a number of activities aimed at team building. They included Canoeing in Leaside,…
Arthur Felsenstein Leavers’ Award Winner
Congratulations to violinist Juhee Yang, who has been awarded the School’s Arthur Felsenstein Leavers’ Award. This is an annual competition open to members of the Upper VI Form of The Purcell…
IMPULSE Outreach Tour to Norfolk
The Purcell School’s IMPULSE Outreach Group travelled to Norfolk on Thursday 18th June and ran community projects in primary schools and concerts in local churches. IMPULSE is The Purcell…
Jacob Collier accepts Jazz FM Award ahead of debut album launch
The talented and innovative former Purcell pupil, Jacob Collier was on Jazz FM at the weekend, ahead of his appearance at Love Supreme Festival. Recipient of ‘Digital Initiative of the Year’ Jazz FM Awards trophy, the multi…
Students to study Schoenberg’s Chamber Symphony thanks to generous donation
The Purcell School’s Composition Department is enormously grateful to Adrian Connell and Universal Edition in London and Vienna, who have generously made it possible for our young composers to study…
Pianists sparkle at Barbican’s Milton Court Concert Hall
Head of Keyboard, William Fong, with the five performers on stage after the concert On 8 December, five of our sixth form pianists performed short recitals at the Barbican’s Milton…