Arts and Entertainment

by Emma Grey

Friday 20th March 2020

Some good news from Richmond Performing Arts Festival

Richmond Performing Arts Festival managed to complete the Vocal, Piano and Brass and Wind sections before having to postpone the Strings and Speech and Drama competitions. On March 15th over 40 young ‘blowers’ played at Kew Community Centre for nationally renowned music educator Paul Harris. Paul, an inspiring adjudicator, praised the high standards shown by these youngsters from the Richmond area, who in turn benefitted hugely from his wise words.

The Cup for Wind or Brass solo for those aged 12 and under was jointly awarded to Tom Skinner who is a student at the Richmond Music Trust and Anjali McElwaine, who learns the clarinet in Richmond. Another cup winner was Darcey Fryer-Bovill from Hampton, a small girl with a large Marimba who gave a sparkling Junior Recital. There were many other outstanding performances in the older age groups – a full list will be available shortly on www.richmondfestival.org.uk together with the award winners from the piano and vocal sections.

The Strings and Speech & Drama sections have been postponed until September when it is hoped the Festival will recommence. The Showcase at Normansfield Theatre has also been postponed until November 15th - fingers crossed and hope the talented young musicians and actors will have an opportunity to display their talents.

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