Join musicians from the Lower School as they perform a selection of solo and group pieces. More details and programme to be announced in due course.Free Admission, No Booking RequiredStudents:Siyue Gracie Norah Alexandra Tymofiy Victor David Kelchi Elsa Rosie Samsara Rowena Theo
Join musicians from the Middle School as they perform a selection of solo and group pieces. Programme:Bach Suite No. 3 in C Major (cello)Devienne Sonata in F Major (bassoon )Bruch Concerto No.1 in G minor Op. 26, 2nd movement (violin)Mendelssohn Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 (violin)Liszt Les Cloches de Genève Années de pèlerinage I (piano)Henry Mancini &...
The third concert in the Purcell Parallels series, entitled Midsummer Meze, features new works by Maddie (Year 13), Robert Saxton, Antonia (Year 12), Phil Dutton, Aaron (Year 11), Gareth Moorcraft, Sylvia Lim, Cole (Year 11) with preludes and encores by Tim Semenov and Leyla (Year 10), Nemunis (Year 9) and Kaelan (Year 10).The Purcell Parallels series is part of Purcell Composers@60.Free admission....
Back by popular demand is the student-led Musical Madness Concert!Join us for an evening of songs from the shows arranged, rehearsed and performed entirely by Purcell students. Admission is free and all ages are welcome. Directors: Noah and FionaStage Manager: Anastasia Performers:Flute: Suanoi Clarinet: BirceSax (Alto): Tess/AprilHorn: ChloeTrumpet x2: Ted, FreddieTrombone: Alex HolfordAcoustic Guitar: MaddieElectric Guitar: NathanielBass:...
This concert will feature a selection of talented soloists from the Lower School. Performers: Josh Zarema Kutay David Saule Samsara Xilang Siyue Hiro Anthony
Part of the Purcell 60 celebrations, this concert is the result of a project with the renowned Mitsu Trio and composer Simon Speare. The trio is made up of former Purcell School students, all now embarking on careers as soloists and chamber musicians. The idea for a project began in a composition seminar at the...
On Friday 21 April 8 student conductors will be receiving a masterclass from Professor Patrick Russill. Patrick is one of the leading figures in English church music, as a performer, teacher and scholar. He founded the Royal Academy of Music's Choral Conducting department in 1997, offering the UK’s first specialist postgraduate choral conducting course, and since...
We are delighted to be able to offer a Purcell Taster Day for the Jazz Department on Sunday 26th March 2023, 3.30-5.00pm. Purcell Taster Days are for players of Grade 3 standard or equivalent and above, in Years 6-11. They are a fantastic opportunity for young musicians to visit The Purcell School, meet our teachers...
Our Double Reed ‘Accelerate’ Day will take place on Sunday 26th March 2023, from 2.00 to 5.00pm, for players of Grade 3 standard and above in Years 5-11. The ‘Accelerate’ Day is an opportunity for double reed players to explore aspects of solo performance, technique, chamber music and reed making with Purcell’s music tutors. The...
We are delighted to be able to offer a Purcell Taster Day for the Commercial and Popular Music Department on Sunday 26th March 2023, 2.00-3.30pm. Purcell Taster Days are for players of Grade 3 standard or equivalent and above, in Years 6-11. They are a fantastic opportunity for young musicians to visit The Purcell School,...
We are excited to be welcoming internationally renowned violinist and pianist Dr Ayke Agus to The Purcell School. Dr Ayke Agus will be leading masterclasses and student performances.A native of Indonesia, Dr Ayke Agus began her concert career on both the violin and the piano at the age of 7. After finishing High School she came to the...
Acclaimed violist Robin Ireland, former member of the Lindsay String Quartet, will be running viola and chamber music masterclasses with Purcell students.Robin was violist with the celebrated Lindsay String Quartet between 1985 and 2005, and with the Primrose Piano Quartet from 2007 till 2015.He was Head of Chamber Music at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire from...
