What an Instrumental Music Festival we’ve had so far—and we’re not done yet!

We’ve witnessed some truly spectacular performances from our talented young musicians, and the excitement continues with the upcoming Play-Off and the Final.

This Monday, the Play-Off round will take place in the Recital Hall, determining which musicians will advance to the Final in the Cathedral. This round is for classes where more than one player has been put through, ensuring a thrilling competition ahead.

We’d love to see you there! Audience members are welcome to enter or leave at any point.

Be sure to check the below program, and join us in celebrating these outstanding musicians!

*The adjudicator for the evening is Mr. James Randle, Director of Music at King’s College School, Cambridge.

2025 Instrumental Music Festival – Play-Off Round

Y9-11 Woodwind – 5:30 PM

• Emily Brown (Y9, Flute) – Russisches Zigeunerlied (Wilhelm Popp)
• Joseph Robinson (Y9, Accordion) – Dance of the Gypsies (James Z. Fazio)
• Danny Kim (Y10, Saxophone) – Serenade (Michael Krein)

 Y9-11 Brass – 5:45 PM

• Harry Walker (Y11, Trombone) – Can-Can (Jacques Offenbach)
• Ezekiel Peat (Y10, Trombone) – Dancing with Bears (Jim Parker)

Y9-11 Strings – 5:55 PM

• Fabian Wittstock (Y11, Violin) – Concerto in C Major, Mvt. III (Dmitry Kabalevsky)
• James Allen (Y11, Cello) – Hungarian Rhapsody (David Popper)
• Julian Mak (Y11, Violin) – Zigeunerweisen (Pablo de Sarasate)

Y12-13 Strings – 6:15 PM

• Ian Mak (Y13, Cello) – Cello Sonata in G minor, Mvt. III (Sergei Rachmaninoff)
• Anna Ost (Y13, Cello) – Kol Nidrei (Max Bruch)

Y9-13 Instrumental Duet – 6:30 PM

• Anna Ost & Ian Mak (Cello Duet) – The Swan (Camille Saint-Saëns)
• Allison Chiu & Lok Man Chiu (Violin Duet) – Duet Op.18 No.1 (Henryk Wieniawski)

Y9-11 Organ – 6:50 PM (Old Palace Organ)

(Attendees may follow or remain in the Recital Hall)

• Thomas Strudwick (Y11) – Prelude and Fugue in D Major (Dieterich Buxtehude)
• Alastair Wright (Y9) – Praeludium in G minor (J.S. Bach)

Adjudication & Comments – 7:15 PM - 7:30 PM

Mr. James Randle will provide feedback and announce results.