A special concert at the Athenaeum is set to bring an evening of varied and uplifting music to local audiences while raising funds for young musicians.
The concert will take place on Sunday 26th April. Proceeds will go towards the Brickhill Trust for Music, part of the Sheila Toomey Award, to support opportunities for young people in music.
“The performance will be led by classical-crossover pianist Richard Lennox, whose repertoire ranges from Bach to The Beatles, alongside musical theatre and rock ’n’ roll favourites,” said a spokesperson from the Athenaeum. “He has previously appeared in the West End production of Wicked, at the Royal Albert Hall’s Prom Praise, and on BBC Songs of Praise.
“He will be joined by two young professional performers well known in the area: tenor Carl Daniels and mezzo-soprano and actor-musician Joely Hudson, who will also perform on saxophone.
“A highlight of the evening will be the Athenaeum’s Yamaha baby grand piano, purchased in 1970 through a local fundraising effort and still in regular use today.”
Doors will open at 6.30pm and the concert will begin at 7pm.
Tickets cost £14 and can be purchased at https://theath.co.uk/events/richard-lennox-friends/.
To find out more about the Sheila Toomey Award, visit https://theath.co.uk/sheila-toomey-award/
