TEL: 01923 331100 EMAIL: INFO@PURCELL-SCHOOL.ORG the purcell school > about us > patrons & artists in association PATRONS & ARTISTS IN ASSOCIATION PATRONS Announcement 22.04.1920 – 20.12.2020 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Purcell Patron Dame Fanny Waterman at the age of 100, and pay tribute to her remarkable life. She was and continues to be an inspiration to all at The Purcell School, and has left an astonishing legacy in the Leeds International Piano Competition. Our thoughts are with her family and friends. Dame Fanny Waterman Obituary HRH The Prince of Wales, Royal Patron Sir Simon Rattle, President, OM, CBE Vladimir Ashkenazy Sir Andrew Davis, CBE Mrs Donatella Flick Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, DBE Evgeny Kissin © Keith Saunders NOTE FROM VLADIMIR ASHKENAZY I am very proud to be a Patron of The Purcell School, which provides such excellent opportunities for young musicians to achieve their goals. From my own experience of a specialist musical education, I know that really dedicated musical pupils will flourish in the specialised environment of The Purcell School. The school’s supportive family atmosphere allows pupils to immerse themselves in their musical studies alongside other talented young musicians, and to get closer to the heart of their music. I am very pleased to be able to support the school, and to help as many talented young musicians as possible to enjoy the opportunities available. ARTISTS IN ASSOCIATION The Purcell School is fortunate to have many incredibly talented Associate Artists who visit the school on a regular basis to take masterclasses, inspire projects, give lectures and develop other musical activities with students and staff. The relationships established are long held and mutually beneficial. None more so than with Purcell’s Composer in Association Robert Saxton. COMPOSER IN ASSOCIATION ROBERT SAXTON Robert Saxton has been the Composer in Association at The Purcell School since 2013. He works primarily with composition students but also feeds into the wider work of the School and the artistic programme. Over the course of 2020-21, Robert will contribute three or four separate projects and continue to support the future planning of the School’s artistic programme. We are enormously grateful to Robert for his generous support over many years as Composer in Association, and look forward to many more. Robert Saxton Biography IN THIS SECTION ABOUT US HEAD BOY AND HEAD GIRL PRINCIPAL’S WELCOME MISSION AND AIMS STRATEGIC PLAN STAFF LIST PATRONS & ARTISTS IN ASSOCIATION GOVERNORS ALUMNI REPORTS STAFF VACANCIES POLICIES MUSIC DEPARTMENTS A Programme of Musical Excellence ADMISSIONS SEPT 2022 HOW TO APPLY FOR THE PURCELL SCHOOL READ MORE LATEST NEWS WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS 26TH NOVEMBER 2021 Welcome to the latest edition of Purcell’s Weekly Highlights! The Global Genius Music Competition We were delighted to... WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS 12TH NOVEMBER 2021 Welcome to the latest edition of Purcell’s Weekly Highlights! Constanta International Competition Festival for Young Pianists Year 7... WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS 5TH NOVEMBER 2021 Welcome to the latest edition of Purcell’s Weekly Highlights! Wales International Piano Festival Competition We were so very... Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube © 2021 The Purcell School. Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Charity No.312855. A company Limited by Guarantee Sitemap | Contact Us | Policies | Disclaimer | Donate | Staff Vacancies Standard View | High Visibility School Website : innermedia.co.uk We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Cookie Settings Reject All Accept All