He’s been described as “one of the most charismatic talents on the contemporary scene” – and next week, Emmanuel Vass will be appearing in Altrincham.
The 27-year-old pianist will be performing as part of a Classical Evening at Altrincham Grammar School for Boys on Friday March 18th.
His latest album, Sonic Waves, hit number one in the UK’s official classical charts and his recordings have been played many times on Classic FM, BBC World Service and BBC Radio 3 – and he’s also played privately for the Prince of Monaco.
Born in the Philippines and brought up in East Yorkshire in a family with no classical music tradition, Vass trained at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester.
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys has established a national reputation on the competitive music festival scene with the Studio Band and Symphonic Wind Ensemble
winning numerous awards under the baton of Colin Myers, director of music.
Next week’s concert will showcase the orchestral and choral ensembles at the school and will be conducted by Robert Guy from Trafford Music Service and Elena de Jesus, strings specialist at AGSB.
The school has a practical approach to music making and every student in year 7 is now being taught music using a band or orchestral instrument as part of their normal Music lessons.
Tickets for the concert, which starts at 7.30pm, cost £12 and can be purchased in advance from Dianne Landsborough on 0161 928 0858 Ext. 133.
The ticket price includes light refreshments, which can be ordered upon telephoning. A licensed bar is available throughout the evening to purchase drinks. The concert will feature the school’s string orchestra, chamber orchestra and choir.
