Recently, Violinist and Harpist Verity Thirkettle has set up a music company “Truth Music” which aims at promoting live music around the community. As part of this, she has set up “String Ensemble” to promote young talent in the borough, and to give youngsters opportunities to perform in major venues. String Ensemble is a group of five musicians; 2 harpists, Zafra and Benjy , 3 violinists; Nolitha, Saranki, Ramiyah age range 9-14 yrs.
They gave their debut concert in St Alfege Church, Greenwich on the 9th April,where they played with Verity, brother Giles Thirkettle, and pianist Ayon Do. They gave a hugely successful performance to an audience who really appreciated, enjoyed, and asked them back to give concerts their regularly.
Verity will continue to develop this group, and to give them experience in many venues throughout the borough.
There next main performance is in Lewisham peoples Day, 9th July in Mounsfield Park, Catford. They will also be performing around schools this term.
Comments:
You are facilitating the young people in learning how to work musically with others and to have the opportunity to perform in public. I think it is a fantastic, affordable, positive environment
This Concert reminded me that music is all about sharing! Thank you.
