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12/05/10
International Concert Pianist to perform at 'Music for life'
Reiko Fujisawa will play Bach, Beethoven, Schubert and Albeniz at Dementia charity concert 'Music for life' St Michael's Highgate on Sat 3 July at 19:30 - 22:30
International concert pianist, Reiko Fujisawa, will be giving a recital in support of Music for Life, a charity that has pioneered interactive music workshops for people living with dementia.
Programme
- Bach English Suite BWV 807
- Beethoven Waldstein Sonata op. 53
- Schubert Impromptus D. 899
- Albeniz Suite Espagnole
Music for Life is a project that has pioneered and developed interactive, creative music workshop programmes for people living with dementia. Work takes place in residential homes, hospitals, extra care housing and day care centres. The project aims both to enhance the quality of life of its participants and to demonstrate to staff the emotional, social and physical potential of people in their care. Its focus is on people who can be isolated and disempowered as a result of the advanced stage of their dementia. 
Music for Life was founded by Linda Rose in 1993 and has been developed in association with Jewish Care and a growing team of musicians. Music for Life is now managed by Wigmore Hall in partnership with Dementia UK.
References
- http://www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/community-and-education/musicforlife
- http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8040350.stm
- http://www.reikofujisawa.com
Tickets £15/£10 cash on the door, or book online at http://www.iristickets.co.uk/portal/event/17053
27/02/10
Kent "musicalthon" another big hit!
Piano teacher Janice Cook's annual "musicalthon" has so far raised £3,880 for Kent Autistic Trust this year.
Using her recently purchased Venables & Son Studio-120 upright piano, the 12 hour event was attended by 200 local musicians and their families.
Janice has so far raised £23,000 in 7 years!
Donate at http://www.justgiving.com/musicalthon09
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