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Ocean Floor

I am so excited to share with you the fruits of a beautiful collaboration I've been part of with the London Symphony Orchestra Percussion Ensemble. The album is a live recording of a special concert we gave last year at LSO St. Luke's as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival. Some of you were there and so I'm delighted that you'll get to re-live that night again. Over the course of a few years, Neil Percy...

BBC Proms 2023

The BBC Proms has been an incredible celebration of classical music this summer and I'm super lucky to have co-hosted two of the BBC Four TV Broadcasts. If you want to catch up on all the magic or re-watch them again click the following BBC iPlayer links below: PROM 5: Bomsori plays Bruch (Bomsori is a South Korean classical violinist sensation) PROM 61: Chineke! at the Proms (Chineke! Orchestra (British) - the professional orchestra in Europe to be...

Scala Radio

Throughout all this excitement, I've been presenting a classical radio show everyday Saturday between 6-8pm on Scala Radio which has been so much fun! Two hours of inspiring and relaxing Classical music to accompany your weekends. So, you can listen on DAB digital radio, ask your smart speaker to “Play Scala Radio”, on the Scala Radio app, or online at www.scalaradio.co.uk. Each episode stays up for 30 days post broadcast so I hope you're able to...

the Strad Magazine – June 2023

Wow! Thank you The Strad for my 1st front cover! I absolutely loved talking all things music and about my journey to date. Huge thanks to Toby Deller for such a joyous interview. June issue is out now so definitely grab yourself a copy and happy reading! https://www.thestradshop.com/store/thestrad/jun-23/ Front cover image by the incredible Benjamin Ealovega Photography Special thanks to Manhattan School of Music for the beautiful advert. ...

O2 Silver Clef Awards

So honoured to win the Classical Award at this year’s O2 Silver Clef awards and to be supporting amazing music therapy charity Nordoff and Robbins! Since 1976 the awards have raised £12 million for vital music therapy services and honoured some of the greatest names in music. And massive thanks to PPL for supporting this award. #O2SilverClefs Nordoff and Robbins ...

Peter Gabriel Band – i/o Tour 2023

Out of the blue! (as is often the case in my world) 😄 my manager Paulette received an email from legendary artist / songwriter / producer Peter Gabriel asking if I would like to join his band for a world tour to celebrate the upcoming release of his new album and of course to play a selection of his classics! Photos by York Tillyer After picking my jaw up off the floor 😂 I said absolutely!...

Podium Klassiek TV (Amsterdam) with the Ragazze Quartet

Thank you Podium Klassiek for having me back on your wonderful show dedicated to live music. What a joy to perform my song 'Ain't I A Woman?' with the outstanding Ragazze Quartet! Click HERE to watch our performance and come and see us live on the 4th August 2023 at the Concertgebouw, Amsterdam. ...

SXSW 2023

Yaaaaay! Austin, Texas here I come! 🤩🎉 Absolutely delighted to be performing at SXSW this year alongside so many incredible artists presented by the amazing @artists.and on the 16th March at Esther's Follies Come down and catch a vibe! 🔥 This official SXSW classical alt showcase aims to embrace the modern audience by challenging the perceptions of the genre. Thanks to supporters ShureKawai Pianos @syncvaultmusic @limitlesslightsandsound and @germanlightproducts #sxsw#sxsw2023 ...