The Well-Tempered Concert: Bach Reimagined
An inspiring pupil-led initiative, The Well-Tempered Concert: Bach Reimagined, took place at The Purcell School on 1st May 2017. Sixth Former, Joe Parks, worked tirelessly to arrange all of Bach’s…
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Kazusa Taniguchi Winner of The Royal Opera House Fanfare 2017 Composition Competition
Heartfelt congratulations to Year 9 Purcell pupil, Kazusa Taniguchi, whose fanfare inspired by Mozart’s ‘The Magic Flute’ was one of ten winning compositions in The Royal Opera House (ROH) Fanfare…
Latest Score from Alumnus, Oscar Bettison, Premiered by the New World Symphony
On 29th April 2017, the New World Symphony premiered the latest work by Purcell alumnus, Oscar Bettison, at the Peabody Institute in Baltimore, USA. The startling new score, ‘Lights…
Globe Music Releases New Album from Purcell Alumnus, Tunde Jegede
Mali in Oak is the unforgettable new album from Purcell Alumnus and master Kora player, Tunde Jegede, and visionary guitarist Derek Gripper. It is also the third release from…
The Purcell Jazz Department
To celebrate International Jazz day this Sunday, the Jazz Department reflect on their work. ‘This year the jazz department has welcomed many international jazz stars to perform their music with…
Book Review: Poignant Memoir by Purcell Alumna, Min Kym
Gone: A Girl, A Violin, A Life Unstrung by Min Kym is a remarkable and original memoir which provides a fascinating insight into the unseen world of professional musicians and…
Symphony Orchestra at Cadogan Hall
On Monday evening, The Purcell School Symphony Orchestra played to a full Cadogan Hall. They gave a fantastic performance under the baton of Dominic Grier, described by Martyn Brabbins…
The Purcell School Welcomes Hilary Hahn to Annual Community Festival
Hilary Hahn The Purcell School prides itself on its extensive outreach projects both within the local community and further afield. The Community Festival sees Purcell pupils in Year 11 working…
Purcell Instrumental Teacher, Caterina Grewe, in Double International Award Contention
Purcell instrumental teacher Caterina Grewe is a critically acclaimed Steinway artist who has performed in some of the world’s most esteemed music venues, alongside such greats as Lang Lang. Throughout…
Commonwealth Day
We were delighted that pupils from The Purcell School were able to perform at Westminster Abbey for the Commonwealth Service on 13th March 2017. The event is highly prestigious…