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Jamie Walton

Jamie is fast becoming recognised as an internat-ional soloist with a distinctive voice. Recent reviews compare his class and style of playing to that of Tortelier and Rostropovich, placing him firmly on the map as a cellist who  commands an increasing reputation for his pure, selfless and committed interpretations with an individuality of sound that has singled him out as a rare talent. 

In 2008 his Elgar Concerto recording was hailed by the international press as one of the finest ever recorded.  He is currently recording the complete concerto and sonata repertoire including the Dvorak and Schumann concertos with the Philharmonia under Vladmimir Askenazy.

Alistair Telfer MBA HonDUniv FIH

Alistair Telfer, a Liveryman and past Steward of the Worshipful Company of Musicians is an Honorary Doctor of the University of West London which includes the London College of Music, where he was a Governor for 10 years. An accomplished musician from an early age he was appointed Organist to a parish in the Diocese of Westminster at the age of 15 and became Director of Music at 18.

Alistair also held for a number of years the position of Principal Clarinettist of the Hillingdon Schools Symphony Orchestra and also the Hillingdon Schools Concert Band.  He is currently Senior Cantor at Westminster Cathedral.

Jonathan  is  a  widely-travelled  organist  and  conductor.   He  has  conducted the  RPO  in  London, where he also directs the music at the ancient City of London church, St Michael’s Cornhill. He studied as a  Foundation Scholar  and  top  prize-winner at the Royal College of Music, then as Organ Scholar of St John’s College Cambridge.  He became a Fellow of the Royal College of Organists when he was just 18, and a Greater London Arts ‘Young Musician of the Year’. He has written extensively, including articles and books on mainly musical subjects. He is a senior  moderating examiner for the ABRSM.

Manuel Cerrone

Manuel Cerrone is a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Musicians in the City of London.  He studied music at a young age and was a Chorister at the Basilica of Our Lady of Delvalle in Margarita Island in the Caribbean. His grandfather was the Organist of the Cathedral in the island capital, Assumption. Manuel followed in his footsteps by studying the piano. He also plays the Venezuelan Cuatro which is a smaller version of the guitar, but with only four strings.

Frank Fowler  FISOB  FIMIT  FRSA

Frank Fowler has been a performing organist all of his life – his first appointment being at the age of 14.  He combined performances with a career in instrument design and construction in which he became one of the leading figures in British organ building.  A Pastmaster of the Worshipful Company of Musicians, Frank is equally at home playing in cinemas and churches.  Now retired and a local resident, he is currently the organist of St. Michael’s, Heckfield.

Throughout his life Frank has been involved in educational music and has been connected with the Hart Young Musician of the Year Competition since its conception, particularly with regard to the competition’s musical standards. Through his professional connections, we are fortunate to have our adjudicators from the Musicians’ Company.

Frank serves as Chairman of the adjudicators at tonight’s Finals.