HISTORY will be in the making on Saturday, May 14, when Beaconsfield Concerts presents its first ever Beaconsfield Concerts Music Prize.
"We wanted to do something that would connect young people to music," says Mary Hird, a spokesman for the group, which every year organises concerts at Beaconsfield High School.
Lottie Greenhow, a student of the school, is the recipient of the first award.
Lottie plays the violin and is extensively involved in the world of classical music.
She plays for three orchestras the English Schools Orchestra, the Chiltern Camerata and the Slough Philharmonic and is also the leader of the Wycombe Music Centre String Orchestra.
And aside from the violin, Lottie plays the piano, the french horn, the organ and the viola. Her multiple musical talents have earned her a place at Cambridge University, where she will go this autumn to study music.
The young musician will receive her prize during Beaconsfield Concerts' annual soire before the recital by the period instrument ensemble, Stromenti, begins.
Four well-known local performers, Judy Deats (recorder), Alexandra Webb (violin and recorder), Roger Deats (viola da gamba and flute) and Alison Bowler (spinet) will also be presenting A Flying Visit to 18th Century Europe.
"This is always a very enjoyable occasion and non-members are welcome to attend," says Mary.
Beaconsfield Concerts is holding its annual soire at Beaconsfield High School, Wattleton Road, on Saturday, May 14, at 7.45 pm.
Tickets: 01494 680275
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