Concert Guide Autumn 2018 An Education with Music at its Heart The Purcell School based in Bushey, , eminent international musicians who comprise is Britain’s oldest specialist school for talented the instrumental teaching faculty. The School has young musicians. It is a co-educational boarding world-class facilities; state-of-the-art classrooms, and day school for ages 10-18, and celebrated a professional recording studio, superb practice its 50th anniversary in 2012. The School holds rooms and a recital hall with exceptional acoustics. the UNESCO Mozart Gold Medal in recognition Pupils are given outstanding opportunities for of its unique contribution to music, education performances. We hold lunchtime concerts and international culture. The School’s Patron, every weekday, and all pupils perform at these. HRH The Prince of Wales, accepted the award at and orchestral concerts take a special ceremony at the UNESCO headquarters place regularly, and every year performances in Paris. are given at the Southbank Centre and Wigmore Hall. Visiting conductors have included Sir Simon “... it gives me great hope for the future Rattle, Paul Daniel and Karina Canellakis. In recent years masterclasses have been given by Vladimir of the music profession when I hear what Ashkenazy, Zakhar Bron, Andras Schi“, Alina these young people are capable of.” Ibragimova and Anne Murray among others. Sir Simon Rattle CBE, President of The Purcell School All pupils are encouraged to share their love and An education at The Purcell School is available passion for music with the wider community, to everyone. Entry is by musical audition only. be it participating in one of our many evening The School exists to provide young musicians performances, free lunchtime concerts at the of exceptional promise and talent with the best School, or in our UK and overseas outreach possible teaching and environment in which to programmes. fulfil their potential, irrespective of their financial Most Purcell pupils go on to music college background. The School is funded by the and some take up places at Oxbridge or Government’s Music and Dance Scheme and the other universities. We are very proud of our School’s own scholarships and bursaries fund. former students who have enjoyed national The curriculum allows pupils to study a full or international success. Just a few of our range of subjects with a special emphasis distinguished alumni include on Music. Being on the edge of , the CBE; Catrin Finch; BBC Young Musician of the Year School takes advantage of all that the city has winners, , , and Martin to o“er, but enjoys a semi-rural environment. James Bartlett. The proximity to London gives access to the www.purcell-school.org September October

WEDNESDAY 19 SEPTEMBER, 7:00pm WEDNESDAY 3 OCTOBER, 7:30pm VOILES DÉCOUVERTS PURCELL SOLOISTS The Purcell School I Recital Room St Mary’s, Perivale, Perivale Ln, Perivale, Admission is free Greenford, UB6 8SS A concert of music inspired by Debussy’s Admission is free with retiring collection prélude Voiles. New music by Middle School The programme will include works for piano to composers, directed by Purcell’s Composer-in- include Liszt’s Mephisto Waltz, Arias by Mozart and Association, Robert Saxton. Conti, movements from Vivaldi’s Concerto, Schubert’s Arpeggione Sonata for cello, and more. SATURDAY 22 SEPTEMBER, 12:00pm LUNCHTIME CONCERT THURSDAY 4 OCTOBER, 7:00pm St. James’ Church, High Street, Bushey CONCERT FOR FRIENDS OF Hertfordshire, WD23 1BD THE PURCELL SCHOOL Admission is free The Purcell School I Constance Pilkington Hall Programme to include movements from Brahms Admission is free Violin Sonata Op. 78, Jolivet’s Fantaisie Impromptu For more information about becoming a Friend, for saxophone, and Rachmaninov’s Variations on a please contact Emma McGrath: 01923 331131/ Theme of Corelli, Op. 42 for piano. [email protected] Concert to include a performance by the current Friends Scholar, followed by a reception.

WEDNESDAY 10 OCTOBER, 1:00pm LUNCHTIME RECITAL Three Rivers Music Society Baptist Church, High Street Rickmansworth, Herts. WD3 1EH Tickets: £6 at the door. Free for under 25s. For more information please visit www.trms.elgar.org An hour of music to include the first movement of Gregson’s Trumpet Concerto, Ravel La Valse for piano, Lamentatio for solo cello by Sollima and Burton’s Sonatina for flute and piano.

WEDNESDAY 10 OCTOBER, 7:00pm PERFORMANCE PLATFORM: SENIOR SCHOOL The Purcell School I Recital Room Admission is free October

THURSDAY 11 OCTOBER, 7:00pm KOREAN AND ENGLISH FOLKSONG EXPLORED The Purcell School I Recital Room Admission is free Pieces composed by Purcell pupils based on Korean and British folk songs, bringing both cultures together through music. Featuring Korean instrumentalists, including special guest Joohee Shin (daegeum).

SATURDAY 13 OCTOBER, 7:30pm EVENING RECITAL St Mary the Virgin Church, Weston Turville, Aylesbury, Bucks HP22 5SH Tickets at the door: £10 for adults, free for under 18’s, refreshments and a glass of wine (adults) included

SUNDAY 21 OCTOBER 3:00pm Matinee PURCELL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Colosseum, Rickmansworth Road, Watford, WD17 3JN Ravel – Mother Goose Suite Wieniawski – Violin Concerto No. 2 Mahler – Symphony No. 4 Conductor: Douglas Boyd Violin: Ilai Avni Soprano: Madeleine Bradbury Rance Tickets: £13.50*, £9.50*School children: £5.00* *Prices shown are inclusive of any applicable booking fee. Fee-free booking for Priority members; Groups of 8+ please call 01923 474124 to buy fee-free Box O¢ice: 01923 571 102 watfordcolosseum.co.uk November

WEDNESDAY 7 NOVEMBER, 7:00pm WEDNESDAY 21 NOVEMBER, 7:00pm PERFORMANCE PLATFORM: PERFORMANCE PLATFORM: LOWER SCHOOL LOWER SCHOOL The Purcell School I Constance Pilkington Hall The Purcell School I Constance Pilkington Hall Admission is free Admission is free

THURSDAY 8 NOVEMBER, 2:00pm THURSDAY 22 NOVEMBER, 7:00pm PURCELL BAROQUE BUDAPEST CONNECTION ENSEMBLE A Hungarian Cultural Exchange The London International Exhibition of Early Music The Purcell School I Recital Room Quaker Meeting House, 2 Lawn Terrace, Admission is free Blackheath, London SE3 9LL A project inspired by Hungarian music and Tickets: www.earlymusicshop.com cultural traditions, influenced by Hungarian Featuring BBC Young Musician Category Finalist, composer and conductor Peter Eötvös. Eliza Haskins in movements from David Gordon’s concerto for recorder, strings, harpsichord and percussion, entitled ‘Romanesque’. The concert will TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER, 1:00pm also include works by Schmelzer and CPE Bach. PURCELL SOLOISTS St Martin-in-the-Fields, SATURDAY 10 NOVEMBER, 7:30pm Trafalgar Square, PIANO RECITAL London WC2N 4JJ Stanborough Park Church, Watford WD25 9JL Admission is free, suggested donation of £3.50 Admission is free WEDNESDAY 28 NOVEMBER, 7:00pm WEDNESDAY 14 NOVEMBER, 7:00pm PERFORMANCE PLATFORM: PERFORMANCE PLATFORM: SENIOR SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL The Purcell School I Recital Room The Purcell School I Recital Room Admission is free Admission is free

SUNDAY 18 NOVEMBER, 7:30pm SENIOR SHOWCASE RECITALS Wigmore Hall, 36 Wigmore Street, London W1U 2BP Tickets: £15*Telephone: 020 7935 2141 Online: www.wigmore-hall.org.uk *Ticket bookings are subject to a £2.00 booking fee. This fee covers the whole booking and is not per ticket. Music for marimba, violin, and piano, by Ravel, Kreisler, Sibelius, and more. The Purcell School December Fundraising Gala Dinner TUESDAY 4 DECEMBER, 4:00pm Tuesday 27th November 2018 YEAR 11 FESTIVE Drapers’ Hall, TEA PARTY The Drapers’ Company The Purcell School I Constance Pilkington Hall Admission is free Throgmorton Avenue, A celebratory seasonal concert with Christmas London EC2N 2DQ music, and audience carols, for the local community, organised by Year 11 students Please join us for an evening of fine dining and wonderful music to raise vital funds for WEDNESDAY 5 DECEMBER, 7:00pm The Purcell School for Young Musicians PERFORMANCE PLATFORM: 6.45pm Drinks Reception MIDDLE SCHOOL The Purcell School I Recital Room 7.30pm Three Course Dinner and Music Admission is free 11.00pm Carriages Dress: Black Tie SUNDAY 9 DECEMBER, 6:30pm Tickets £150 each. CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT Please contact Ruth Blake on 01923 331131 or [email protected] PURCELL CHAMBER CHOIR St. James’ Church, High Street, Bushey to reserve your place Hertfordshire, WD23 1BD Admission is free with a retiring collection Join our Chamber Choir for an evening of Christmas carols by candlelight in the beautiful setting of 700 year-old St James’ Church in Bushey.

MONDAY 10 DECEMBER, 7:00pm WINTER JAZZ CONCERT The Purcell School I Constance Pilkington Hall Admission is free Featuring the music of Tom Richards, arranger, musical director and saxophonist/keyboard player for Jamie Cullum. Tom has toured and recorded with Blur, Kylie Minogue, Gary Barlow, Robbie Williams, Tim Minchin and Michael Bublé. THURSDAY 29 NOVEMBER, 7:00pm NEW MUSIC FRIDAY 14 DECEMBER, 3:00pm Composers’ Concert CHRISTMAS CONCERT The Purcell School I Recital Room The Purcell School I Constance Pilkington Hall Admission is free Admission is free with a retiring collection Exciting new music by talented young composers Join Purcell pupils and sta“ for a concert of joyful of all ages throughout the school. Christmas music followed by refreshments. Save the Dates TICKETS ON SALE SOON!

SUNDAY 20 JANUARY 2019, 7:30pm MONDAY 29 APRIL 2019, 7:45pm SENIOR SHOWCASE FREDDY MORGAN RECITALS PIANO RECITALS Milton Court Concert Hall Purcell Room, Southbank

WEDNESDAY 26 JUNE 2019, 1:00pm PURCELL CHAMBER ENSEMBLES Wigmore Hall

MONDAY 25 MARCH 2019, 7:30pm PURCELL SCHOOL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Conductor: Natalia Luis Bassa Harpist: Cherry Ge Cadogan Hall 5 Sloane Terrace Rachmaninov Symphonic Dances, op. 45 London Ginastera Harp Concerto, op. 25 SW1X 9DQ Marquez Danzon No. 2 Photograph © Simon Pauly Photograph How to find us Nurturing the Musicians of the Future - Friends of The Purcell School Have you thought about becoming a Friend of The Purcell School? Whether you play a musical instrument yourself or simply enjoy music for relaxation, this is a real opportunity to touch the lives of some very remarkable young people. By Car: Leave the M1 at junction 5, then at the Friends receive a pair of complimentary tickets roundabout take the exit onto the A41 (signposted to our annual symphony orchestra concert, C. London). At the next roundabout, take the third discounted tickets to all other concerts, as well as exit onto Hartspring Lane – B462 (signposted a complimentary ticket for masterclasses held at Watford (South), ). The Purcell School is half the School. a mile on this road, on the right. Once inside the Masterclasses have recently been given by András School Gates, follow signs for parking. Schi“, Robert Cohen and Charles Rosen. By Rail: There are regular services to Bushey and Watford Junction mainline stations and Stanmore and Watford Met tube stations. We recommend getting a taxi from these stations to the School – fares range from £6-10. Recital Room: located on the first floor of the New Music Centre which is situated at the rear of the original Victorian building. Ample parking is available in the School car park adjacent to Bushey Mill Lane with limited disabled parking immediately outside the New Music Centre. When entering from Aldenham Road, turn right and follow the drive around to the rear. Fork right to reach the car park. Constance Pilkington Hall: located at the front of the main School building. Please The annual membership fee is £60 (£40 concession park in the Bushey Mill Lane Car Park or, when for those over 60 or under 25 years of age), or £80 indicated, the Metropolitan Police Club car park for joint membership. opposite the School. For more information on joining the Friends scheme contact : Emma McGrath

Free Lunchtime Concerts The Purcell School, Aldenham Road These take place during term time in the Bushey, Hertfordshire WD23 2TS Constance Pilkington Hall on Mondays, [email protected] Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. at 12:20pm. Tel 01923 331131 Please contact the Concerts O¢ice to check that the concert is taking place: 01923 331109 / 38 Information is correct at the time of publication Keep in touch — July 2018. Full concert listings and up to date To receive the Concert Guide and updates and information can be found on our website: o“ers by email, please send your full contact www. purcell-school.org @PurcellSchool details to [email protected]