The Purcell School Orchestra Performs at the 2023 Proms at St Jude's

On Thursday 29th June 2023, The Purcell School orchestra performed a programme of Elgar, Britten, Mahler and Beethoven with acclaimed tenor James Gilchrist at St Jude's Church, Hampstead. The event, which was part of the successful Proms at St Jude's series, saw Chloe Harrison take the french horn solo and Director of Music Paul Hoskins conduct.

Performers:
The Purcell School Orchestra
James Gilchrist, tenor
Chloe Harrison, french horn
Paul Hoskins, conductor

Programme:
Elgar | Serenade for Strings
Britten | Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings
Mahler | Adagietto from Symphony No. 5
Beethoven | Symphony No. 2

Videography with grateful thanks to Proms at St Jude's.

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