On Sunday 8 November I was really honoured to go along to the Elgar Room at the Royal Albert Hall to listen to a recital by Emme Hensel. I’ve known Emme, who recently celebrated her 18th birthday, since she was very young, she has been to a number of Flutewise events and courses and during lockdown she produced some fantastic creative pieces. Emme’s mum is Carrie, who is also a flute player and teacher and as well as running a flute choir and flute days she has also been involved with Flutewise events.

Emme’s performance was really outstanding. The varied programme was beautifully presented. Great stage presence was demonstrated as well as a superb command of the instrument. The tone colours and musical interpretation deserved the standing ovation she received at the end.

Emme obviously has a very exciting musical career infant of her and I am thrilled Flutewise has given her some inspiration along the way.

This was her programme:

Philippe Gaubert Nocturne et Allegro Scherzando

Prokofiev Flute Sonata no2 op94
i Moerato
ii Scherzo
iii Andante
iv Allegro con brio

Saint-Saëns Romance op37

Philippe Barnes and Tom Phelan Jigeria

JS Bach Concerto for Oboe in G minor BWV1056R 3
ii Adagio

Pietro Morlacchi Il Pastore Svizzero (The Swiss Shepherd)