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Faculty of Music Lunchtime Recital Series

Friday 13 February 2026

Free admission with retiring donations gratefully received - no registration required and seats will be offered on a first come, first served basis. Limited capacity.

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Our popular Lunchtime Recital Series showcases the talent of our student performers. Each concert lasts around 40 minutes and offers a variety of repertoire from multiple performers. The series takes place on Friday afternoons throughout term.

J.S. Bach Prelude and Fugue No.14 in F# Minor (WTC Book 2)
Claude Debussy arr. Leonard Borwick Prelude à l'après midi d'un faune

Joseph Sollis, piano

Johannes Brahms Ständchen (5 Lieder, Op. 106 no. 1)
Alma Mahler Laue Sommernacht am Himmel
Amy Beach I Send my Heart Up to Thee

Anneka Vetter, mezzo soprano
Edward Bence, piano

Chan Ning Chi Cherishing Thoughts of Red Cliff
Quan Ji Hao Combination of Short and Long

Eliam Lau, piano

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