30th August 2019
This musical programme showcases the fusion of Western Classical music with Indian Traditional music,‘Kuljit Bhamra MBE, Hon DMus, composer, record producer, tabla expert and de-mystifier of Indian music, supports the Dionysus Ensemble in a fascinating fusion of Indian traditional and western classical music. Classical works and Bollywood music combine with modern Indian pieces to explore exciting re imagining of timeless traditional sounds and the cross-continent collaboration of musical ideas.
This concert takes place at the Nehru Centre, Mayfair. Thursday 12th September 2019 from 6pm. Tickets are free.
Find more details and register for tickets here
23rd August 2019
Commonwealth International Composition Award Website
We have received a large number of entries from all over the world for the Commonwealth International Composition Award. The closing date for Year 1 was July 31st 2019.
Young composers who are highly commended and those who reach the shortlist will be announced on Friday 20th September 2019.
“Young composers in Antigua writing their pieces”
“Using Dorico composition software to prepare their pieces of music for the Commonwealth International Composition Award”
“Composing a piece for flute in Goa, India”
23rd August 2019 |
Visit https://cicompositionaward.com/
The Commonwealth International Composition Award is open to young composers all over the world. We are offering exceptional levels of online training and support to all those who wish to take part.
Four Commonwealth countries which have been chosen to run our training programme are Antigua and Barbuda, New Zealand, Rwanda and India
The administrative base for this exciting new award is at the Purcell School for Young Musicians, which is the Commonwealth’s oldest specialist music school.
Please contact Sam Buttler, Competition Manager for further information. compositioncompetition@gmail.com
23rd August 2019
June 6th -16th 2019 – As part of the Commonwealth’s 70th Anniversary celebrations, an exciting new training/skill-sharing programme for young musicians was created by the High Commissioner of Antigua and Barbuda, The Commonwealth Resounds, the Royal Over-Seas League and the Purcell School for Young Musicians.
Read the full report here
23rd August 2019 |
We are excited that our Ensemble in Association, the Dionysus Ensemble, is looking forward to a tour to the Solomon Islands. The group is looking forward to working with a number of organisations on the islands including the Piano Association of Solomon Islands (PASI) and several local teachers to share their international experience and provide world class performances. The group has a number of ideas which they hope to bring to fruition. Including, the formation of a National Youth Orchestra, supporting teaching around the Islands, presenting their world class performances to the community and passing on the love and joy of music to the next generation! The Islands are already preparing for their visit and newspapers have featured the group and some of their exciting plans. If you would like to support the Dionysus Ensemble’s tour to the Solomon Islands, click here. 
