Congratulations to Kezia C who had her own saxophone recital at the Elgar Room at the Royal Albert Hall earlier this month. On the Royal Albert Hall website advertising their “Classical Coffee Mornings” she was given the following billing:

‘Superstar saxophonist Kezia C showcases an exciting, uplifting programme of works by Rachmaninov, Piazzola, Pedro Iturralde and more, accompanied by the Royal College of Music Junior Department Saxophone Quartet and pianist Craig White.’

Music at Lunchtime – 17 October

The final Music at Lunchtime of the first half of this term was the perfect end to an eventful half-term! All four musicians delivered beautiful performances, from instrumental film music to Oasis. Isla J-S in Year 7 opened the show once again with Jay Ungar’s Ashokan Farewell on the violin, an uplifting piece with beautiful melodic phrases that was executed very well. Next, Suki D and Tess M from Year 9 sang two acoustic covers, self-accompanied on piano and guitar. The first was the familiar Talk Tonight by Oasis, followed by Twilight by Elliott Smith. Suki and Tess delivered a clean sound, with satisfying harmonies and call-and-response sections which added depth. Both songs received resounding cheers from the massive audience. Finally, Maya C in Year 12 sang the well known The Winner Takes it All by ABBA. Maya’s distinct musical theatre style put her own spin on this emotional song, and her storytelling abilities quietly commanded attention. This concert delivered four mellow pieces, creating a calm and relaxed atmosphere, and closing out the half-term with a flair. Do listen HERE.

Music at Lunchtime – 7 November

Earlier this month we were in Founders’ Hall for our recital as the ‘revolve’ for our forthcoming production was being installed in the Arundel Centre. We enjoyed listening to four talented young musicians starting with Lyla K (7NQ) who played Purcell’s ‘Rondeau’ with great confidence and much musicality on the violin. Her classmate Sophie McC-M then gave a thrilling performance of Burgmülller’s ‘Tarantella’ on the piano. ‘Ladies in lavender’, the famous theme tune from the film, was then played beautifully and skilfully on the violin by Isabel M (9JB). Finally it was the turn of our vocalist Evangelina U (11MGa) who gave a superb and heart-rending performance of Lewis Cappaldi’s ‘Survive’. Do listen HERE.