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Had a fantastic turnout for the recital today despite the weather. Imogen Holst’s Fall of the leaf was particularly apt, while the wind whistled outside.Thank you to my amazing and warm audience. I look forward to returning to the exquisite…

Some information about some of the composers featured in this recital: Gordon Jacob British Born 1895 Died 1984 Taught at The Royal College of Music for his entire career Wrote over 700 works Imogen Holst British Born 1907 Died 1984…

Looking forward to tomorrow’s recital  Sunday February 16th 2pm at Burgh House Hamstead, where I will be performing some amazing works for solo cello, some rarely heard. Please come and join us and for tea after in the buttery!£12 for…

Our last teaching week brought a Cello Carol challenge today.All enjoyed playing a chrismtas Carol or 2 sight reading and in ensemble.Here is Daisy sight reading Silent night playing beautifully with me accompanying. Very Christmassy by the Christmas Tree!

Well done for another brilliant set of exams.We have had our first result back so far Well done Penelope for your grade 1 cello abrsm distinction..well deserved!

A successful Christmas end of term house concert for cello and piano students took place on Novemebr 30th  ranging from prep test to grade 8.Well done everyone some beautiful sounds and brave performances!

Conor and Orla were busy after one lesson in May making this beautiful pattern with our bells shakers castinets drum sticks and hand bells! Don’t they look amazing! Well done Conor and Orla!