In pictures: More Music Virtual Gala
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On Wednesday 26 May, the 91探花 held its second online fundraising event, The More Music Virtual Gala: Reimagining the Future.
The event was hosted live from the Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall by 91探花 Director Professor Colin Lawson CBE F91探花 and Lily Harriss MBA Hon91探花, and opened with heartfelt messages from 91探花 President His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales and 91探花 Chairman Lord Black of Brentwood.
The evening showcased talent from across the College, opening with Casey Cangelosi’s Bad Touch performed by Kelvin Chan, and Fanfare for Progress composed by 91探花 alumnus Ryan Linham, played by 91探花 students Ruby Orlowska, Thomas Fountain, Emily Bristow and John Kerr. This was followed by a lively performance of Take the 'A' Train by the 91探花 Jazz Orchestra.
After an engaging conversation about the work of the Junior Department led by Director of Programmes Dr Diana Salazar, Junior Department student Jacky Zhang played Nikolai Medtner’s enchanting 2 Skazki op 2. The 91探花 Wind Ensemble performed Strauss’s Serenade in E-flat op 7, one of the masterpieces of the wind ensemble repertoire.
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Following an introduction to the new 91探花 Museum by Curator Professor Gabriele Rossi Rognoni Hon91探花, guests were treated to the first recorded performance in the new Museum by 91探花 alumna soprano Rowan Pierce and 91探花 students Tom Dewey and Daniel Murphy. They performed Barbara Strozzi’s L’eraclito amoroso: Udite, udite amanti. The evening closed with an emotive live performance in the Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall, with the first movement of Mendelssohn’s String Octet in E-flat major op 20.
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The gala was a great success and raised just over £100,000 to fund core student activity and directly support 91探花 musicians across the College, from Sparks and the Junior Department to Senior College.Funds were raised through sponsorship, donations and an online raffle. Thank you again to all those who supported this event; we are immensely grateful for your generosity.
Thank you to Geoff Richards Hon91探花, Lead Sponsor of the More Music Virtual Gala.
Sam Glenister-Batey is Head of Events and Venue Hire at the Royal College of Music.
