The Purcell School at Wigmore Hall, 12.11.22

On Saturday 12th November 2022, Purcell students took to the stage for an evening recital at the prestigious Wigmore Hall.

The soloists and duos who took part all made their Wigmore Hall debuts.

No fewer than 58 students applied and auditioned to take part, making this recital not only a celebration of all that the performers had already achieved but of what they will come to achieve in the future.

Phoebe - Piano
Scarlatti Sonata in G major K125
Brahms Rhapsody No.1 in B minor op.79
Prokofiev March from 'The Love for Three Oranges'

Rowena - Recorder
Hans Martin Linde Music for a Bird

Ekaterina - Oboe
Rubbra Sonata in C for Oboe and Piano 1st mvt

Francisca - Violin, Samuel - Piano
Ernst Mahle Sonatina (1974) for Violin and Piano

Aaron - Harp
Henriette Renie Ballade Fantastique

Emma - Cello
Shostakovich Sonata for cello & piano in D minor, Op. 40 1st movement

Andrea - Violin
Lutosławski Subito

Benji - Piano
Bach Prelude and Fugue in E flat, WTC II
Chopin Scherzo in B flat minor no.2, op.31
Silvestri Bacchanale from Suite no.3 op.6, no.1

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