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…
Alumni News
Alumna, Anne Denholm delights with Recital and Q&A
Pupils of The Purcell School were recently honoured by a visit from alumna Anne Denholm, Official Harpist to HRH The Prince of Wales, who delighted them with an inspiring recital…
Jacob Collier wins big!
Heartfelt congratulations to alumnus Jacob Collier, who became a two time Grammy award winner yesterday. Jacob was nominated for Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella (for You and I)…
2017 Oscar and BAFTA Nominations for Mica Levi
Purcell alumna, Mica Levi has been nominated for Best Original Score at the 2017 Academy Awards and Best Original Music at the 2017 EE British Academy Film Awards for her…
Alumnus Martin James Bartlett finalist in Yamaha Music Foundation of Europe Scholars
We would like to extend our warmest congratulations to Martin James Bartlett for reaching the finals in the Yamaha Music Foundation of Europe Scholars competition. The foundation provides around 900 scholarships…
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…
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…