Music at Lunchtime this brought five amazing instrumental performances, from classical to contemporary. Veteran Mei-Xing L-C in Year 13 opened the show with a professional performance of the first movement from Beethoven’s Sonata in E for piano, creating depth in this long and technically challenging piece. Next, Isla J-S from Year 7 debuted on the Channing stage with a fun Gershwin piece, I Got Plenty o’ Nuttin from Porgy and Bess. Isla’s sweet performance left everyone feeling inspired. Next up was another musical theatre classic, Favourite Things by Rodgers and Hammerstein from the beloved Sound of Music, played by Violet D in Year 9 on the guitar. This upbeat and timeless song had everyone in the audience humming along.

The penultimate performance was given by Isabel M, also in Year 9, who played The Deil Amang the Tailors by JS Skinner on the violin. This was a confident performance where Isabel showed off both her technique and performance skills. Finally, Kira S in Year 12 finished up with Dvorak’s Silhouette Number 4 on the piano. In a jaw-dropping display of talent, Kira displayed her understanding of the dramatic changes in mood throughout the piece, and did it all without any sheet music! Overall, this satisfyingly symmetrical programme brought us all we wanted and more from a Friday afternoon recital. Do listen HERE.