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Purcell School to offer place for talented musician

A formal partnership between the leading music school and the New Talent Festival has been announced.

Purcell School
  The place is available to a player from any instrument

The Purcell School has announced a formal partnership with the New Talent Festival to offer a prize of a place at the School for a talented young musician.

Recognising the remarkable achievements of Festival Founder Amy Yuan, the collaboration highlights its ongoing commitment to nurturing exceptional musical talent from around the world.

Inspire and support

Speaking about the partnership, Paul Hoskins, Director of Music at The Purcell School, said: "We greatly admire Amy Yuan's vision and what the New Talent Festival has achieved.

Many of our students have benefitted from these wonderful opportunities, so it felt entirely natural to formalise this partnership by offering a place at The Purcell School.

We look forward to working closely together to inspire and support the next generation of young musicians."

Partners

As one of the world's leading specialist music schools, Purcell provides an outstanding international education. It also partners with prestigious music institutions in Beijing, Shanghai and Vietnam, and regularly welcomes renowned guest teachers from across Europe and the USA.

The New Talent Festival is an international platform dedicated to discovering, nurturing and celebrating outstanding young musicians from around the world.

Founded by renowned violinist Amy Yuan, the Festival provides performance opportunities, masterclasses, competitions and collaborations that help talented young artists develop their skills and gain vital exposure on the global stage. www.newtalentfestival.com

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