In the light of the Ukraine crisis, my piano students and I were reflecting on war and peace and the role of music in that.Music can bring calm, it can soothe, it can help us relate to one another, it can unite us in grief and love. Out of this I decided to bring together some of the wonderful pieces they have created in a concert to raise money for The British Red Cross. 

This organisation plays a vital role in emergency response, and the ongoing, ever-changing situation concerning the COVID-19 pandemic is no exception. In times of crisis, we’re here to help people. We’re local and we’re global and we’ve been doing this for 150 years. Our network of incredible staff and volunteers means we are uniquely placed to reach people in fearful, uncertain times. But it’s the generosity of our supporters that enables our work to happen quickly and efficiently. We rely on your support to keep us going.