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  Purcell Prize Winner Performs in Singapore Year 12 classical pianist Phoebe was honoured to be invited to Singapore on 2nd June to give a recital at the 25th Anniversary Celebration Concert of the School of Young Talents (SYT). The concert was held at the beautiful Lee Foundation Theatre in the Nanyang Academy of Fine…

  Purcell Pianist Competition Successes Congratulations to Year 12 classical pianist Yazdi who was honoured to receive First Prize at the Munich Piano Competition 2024. The competition, which took place during the May half term, was held at the Johannissaal of Nymphenburg Palace in Munich. Following his return to the UK Yazdi also won the…

  Purcell Pianist Triumphs at Ealing Festival Following last week’s feature about Year 7 pianist Michael’s recent competition success, we were delighted to hear that he has also been awarded First Place and the Gold Medal in the Contemporary Solo (aged 11 and under) category at the Ealing Festival for Music, Dance, Speech and Drama….

  Purcell Retains Royal Patronage We were both honoured and delighted to announce earlier this week that His Majesty King Charles III will continue to act as Patron of The Purcell School. As The former Prince of Wales, HM The King has acted as our Royal Patron since 1985 and, following a review of over…

RELEASE: Tuesday 14th May 2024 It is with the greatest honour that The Purcell School announces His Majesty King Charles III will be retaining Patronage of the School. The news, which marks the first anniversary of Their Majesties Coronation, follows the thorough analysis of over one thousand organisations of which The late Queen, The former…

  Purcell Pianist Outstanding in Local Festival Congratulations to Year 10 pianist Celeste who was awarded two Outstanding Prizes at the North London Music Festival last weekend. Celeste, who studies at Purcell under Florian Mitrea, competed in the Recital and Romantic music classes.   Concert of Ukrainian Music On Thursday 2nd May, Purcell’s CP Hall…

  Purcell Clarinettist Wins at UK Festivals At the end of February, Year 11 clarinettist Marina won the wind section of Bromley Festival of Music and Speech. She was then invited to take part in the Star Award competition and competed against the other section winners. We are delighted to report that Marina triumphed and…

  Purcell Student Becomes UK Maths Trust Regional Winner We are over the moon to share the news that Year 9 student Kira has won first place in the East of England region in the Cayley Olympiad maths competition for Year 9 students. This competition follows on from the Intermediate Maths Challenge that took place…

The Purcell School is delighted to announce that Mike Cavanagh has been appointed as its new Head of Wind, Brass and Percussion, starting in September 2024. Mike Cavanagh is a Professor of Baritone Horn and Tutor in Chamber Music at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM). He is also Solo Baritone of the internationally…

02.02.1944 – 20.04.2024 We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of one of Britain’s greatest conductors and Purcell Patron Sir Andrew Davis CBE at the age of 80. He is remembered with the fondest respect and admiration by all at The Purcell School. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.    Further information about…