Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Future Classic Women Awards Nominees Concert, recorded live at St Cuthbert Church in London on Friday, November 23rd. This spectacular showcase features some of the most talented female classical musicians and singers heard throughout the awards program, performing in an intimate setting just feet away from an enthusiastic audience. From experimental piano compositions to operatic masterpieces, this concert celebrates the incredible diversity and artistry of the women nominated for the Future Classic Women Awards.
The evening features performances by extraordinary artists including pianist Pel Chan performing experimental improvisations on Taiwanese folk songs, mezzo soprano Hannah Pedley delivering a stunning rendition of the Habanera from Bizet’s Carmen, the multi-instrumentalist Ayub Sisters, soprano Lucy Kay, sopranos Francesca Mata and April Frederick, trumpet virtuoso Matilda Lloyd, and the evening’s grand finale with Joanna Forrest performing Bernstein’s “Tonight” from West Side Story alongside surprise guest tenor Russell Painter. Each performance showcases the remarkable talent within the classical music world and the vital role women play in keeping classical music alive and vibrant.
Whether you’re a classical music devotee or simply appreciate exceptional artistry, this nominees concert captures the magic and beauty of live performance. The show also features community announcements from Women’s Radio Station and partner organizations dedicated to supporting women across the globe, reinforcing the station’s mission as the voice of women worldwide.
Main Topics
Live concert featuring Future Classic Women Awards nominees performing at St Cuthbert Church in London on November 23rd
Diverse performances spanning multiple genres including experimental piano, opera, classical brass, and contemporary musical theatre
Featured artists include Pel Chan, Hannah Pedley, the Ayub Sisters, Lucy Kay, Francesca Mata, April Frederick, Matilda Lloyd, and Joanna Forrest
Surprise guest appearance by tenor Russell Painter performing alongside Joanna Forrest in Bernstein's "Tonight"
Women's Radio Station celebrates its mission as the voice of women worldwide through showcasing female classical musicians and artists
Intimate concert setting with live audience engagement and performances just feet away from spectators
Program includes announcements from partner organizations supporting women in the community and globally
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Welcome to future Classic Women Awards nominees concert held live at Sad Cuthbert Church in London on Friday 23rd November with some of the most amazing nominees heard so far during the program. The first to hear tonight is Pel Chan, piano, amazing composer, experimental pianist with their composition Shu Water improvisation on Taiwanese folk song. Sa. Sam. The next performer of tonight is Hannah Pedley, mezzo soprano, the most exciting and diverse British mezzo soprano in here in London and she's going to perform with me the Habanera from Bize Carmel. Sam. Ra. La. And this was Hannah Pedley with Habanera from Bizek Carmen. We will be back after a short break. From all the presenters and the team behind Women's radio station. Thank you for listening. You have been the most amazing audience with your sparkling enthusiasm and support. So from our hearts we would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful new year full of joy and surprises. Hi, I'm Lara Heames, founder and designer of Lara Haims Jewelry. I make luxurious jewelry at affordable prices using silver, semi precious stones and high quality triple a cubic zirconia. It's elegant, stunning, stylish and long lasting. Who needs diamonds? Find us at House of Fraser stores or Ella Bag Boutique, Knightsbridge. If not, Visit us@ww.larahemes.com make a statement and sparkle this season. Hi, my name is Michelle Bartlett, the founder of Live Laugh Love Ladies Club. We're looking for ladies to link arms across the globe. This is a new vibrant brand connecting women socially. Our club members enjoy great food, fun and inspiring speakers while making friends of all generations. If you're a social butterfly in your community, this fast growing franchise may be for you. Or we invite national companies to advertise within our closed network of members. Please visit LiveLaughladies Club. Are you struggling with money? Turn to us as a national charity helping people struggling to make ends meet. Job loss, illness or bereavement can cause a real financial crisis. We give practical help to get people back on track. Whether you're thinking of having a baby, trying to get out of an unhappy relationship or just unsure what benefits you may be entitled to, we can help. Visit turntous.org.uk Let me tell you about Jermyn Street Theatre. This is a secret theatre in the heart of the West End. Once found, never forgotten. This is where careers ignite, where playwrights take risks, where great actors perform just feet away from the audience. This is where magic happens. We would love you to join our mailing list or become a sponsor or just buy A ticket to one of our shows. The website is www.germanstreettheatre.co.uk. Women's radio station is a not for profit community interest company. Supporting women is our passion. We're currently welcoming donations to help towards our running costs to keep this important initiative alive. To donate simply head to our website. Every little will help. Welcome back to future Classic Women awards. The nominees concert a small snippet of the most amazing female artists heard so far during the program. The next one is the multi instrumentalists duo the Ayub Sisters. Nominees classic Brits awards and classic FM artists. They're going to play for us Xarda by Monty. The next performer of tonight it's the amazing soprano Lucy Kay. Finalist of Britain's Got Talent number one classical chart. She's going to perform with me Omio Babino Caro from Bohem by Puccini. The next performer of tonight is Francesca Mata, the amazing Italian soprano performing with me Caronome from Verdi's Rigoletto. Sa. Sam ra. Ram. Ram. Sam. And this was Francesca Mata with Caro Nome from Verdi Rigoletto. We will be back after a short break. Women's radio station is looking forward to a great 2019 with more shows coming your way. All the presenters and the team behind each program would like to say a big thank you for listening. We are the voice of women worldwide and we cannot be without you. The journey has just begun with more exciting programs soon to be revealed. Women's radio station the voice of women worldwide. I'm Isabelle Manevy, an executive coach. Do you want to change a negative into a positive? We can do this by coaching you to rewire your brain using simple visualization techniques. In 20 years of practice I've seen this transform lives. For more information look on Women's radio website. Call me on 07-98442-2171. I'm listening. Mirae B Ltd. We are a virtual PA consultancy. We provide remote administrative services. Our offering is diverse. We manage your calendar, we update your client database. We take care of your property in France and in London. We also offer bookkeeping and translation services. Would you like to know more? Please call 077-868-48998 for further information. Mirae B Ltd. Making the life of the business owner successful. Do you need mediation? We are the A project charity. We provide convict resolution and community engagement services. Our services include community mediation for neighbour disputes, family mediation for separating couples, special education needs for parents, carers and their children and young adults as well as workplace mediation and restorative services. To find out more, head to womensradiostation.com or theaproject.co.uk. let me tell you about German Street Theatre. This is a secret theatre in the heart of the West End. Once found, never forgotten. This is where careers ignite, where playwrights take risks, where great actors perform just feet away from the audience. This is where magic happens. We would love you to join our mailing list or become a sponsor or just just buy a ticket to one of our shows. The website is www.germanstreettheatre.co.uk. women's radio station is a not for profit community interest company. Supporting women is our passion. We're currently welcoming donations to help towards our running costs to keep this important initiative alive. To donate, simply head to our website. Every little will help. Welcome back to future Classic Women Awards nominees concert held live on the 23rd of November at Sad Cuthbert Church here in London. The next performer of the night is April Frederick, soprano with Duck Tongue at piano. They're going to perform Bimschlachken from Strauss. Fearless leader. Sam sa. Ra. Holy. Sa. Sam. Our next performer of tonight is Matilda Lloyd, trumpet brass, winner of BBC Young Musicians of the Year with Leo Nicholson at the piano. They're going to play a selection from Seven Holes on the Somme by Deborah Pritchard from her Debit CD album. Sa. Sam. And this was Matilda Lloyd with Leo Nicholson at the piano playing a selection from Seven Holes on the Sum by Deborah Pritchard. We will be back after a short break. From all the presenters and the team behind Women's Radio Station. Thank you for listening. You've been the most amazing audience with your sparkling enthusiasm and support. So from our hearts we would like to wish you a very merry Christmas and a wonderful new year full of joy and surprises. Hi, I'm Lara Haims, founder and designer of Lara Haims Jewelry. I make luxurious jewelry at affordable prices using silver, semi precious stones and high quality triple a cubic zirconia. It's elegant, stunning, stylish and long lasting. Who needs diamonds? Find us at House of Fraser stores or Ella Boutique, Knightsbridge. If not Visit us at www.larahemes.com. make a statement and sparkle this season. Hi, my name is Michelle Bartlett, the founder of Live Laugh Love Ladies Club. We're looking for ladies to link arms across the globe. This is a new vibrant brand connecting women socially. Our club members enjoy great food, fun and inspiring speakers while making friends of all generations. If you're a social butterfly in your community, this fast growing franchise may be for you. Or we invite national companies to advertise within our close network of members. Please visit LiveLaughladies Club. Are you struggling with money? Turn to us as a national charity helping people struggling to make ends meet. Job loss, illness or bereavement can cause a real financial crisis. We give practical help to get people back on track. Whether you're thinking of having a baby, trying to get out of an unhappy relationship or just unsure what benefits you may be entitled to, we can help visit turntous.org.uk Let me tell you about Jermyn Street Theatre. This is a secret theatre in the heart of the West End. One found never forgotten. This is where careers ignite, where playwrights take risks, where great actors perform just feet away from the audience. This is where magic happens. We would love you to join our mailing list or become a sponsor or just buy a ticket to one of our shows. The website is www.germanstreettheatre.co.uk. Women's radio station is a not for profit community interest company. Supporting women is our passion. We're currently welcoming donations to help towards our running costs to keep this important initiative alive. To donate simply head to our website. Every little will help. Welcome back to future classic Women awards. The nominees concert that we held live on 23rd November at Sad Catbird Church. We're going to finish the concert with the amazing Joanna Forest, soprano number one classical selling album artist. She's going to play for us tonight from Berstein's west side Story. Only you you're the only thing I'll see Forever in my eyes in my words and in everything I do Nothing else but you ever. Thought I'll ever know Everywhere I go you'll be your name. I see before you and the world fell away Tonight, tonight there's only you can write what you are, what you do, what you say. I had a feeling a miracle would happen I know now I was right for here you are and what was just a word Jesus was. Tonight tonight the world is full of light with suns and moons all over the place Tonight, tonight the world is wild and bright Going. Better than all right but here you are and what is just a world Jesus. Tonight, tonight it all began Tonight I saw you and the world went away. Good night. Good night. Sleep well. And when you dream dream of me. And this was Joanna Forrest singing tonight from Bernstein west side Story with a very surprise guest, Russell Painter, tenor. He's one of the most amazing Tony I've ever knew and he was Just here as one of our VIP guests and thank you for coming up and singing west side Story with Joanna. It's so inspiring and beautiful and exciting. So you've been listening to Future Classic Women Awards nominees concerts. Please email Presenters Women's Radio Station or tweet us womensradiostn for a chance to win two tickets at our concert of the finalist of Future Classic Women Awards. A big thanks to our guests for the great music played tonight. You've been listening to Future Classic Women Awards on Women's Radio Station live every day at 10am and 10pm London time. If you want to listen to their interview and catch up on our previous programs, please head to my presenter page. Stefania Passamonte Future Classic Women Awards on Women's Radio Station we will be back in 2019 with more amazing interviews and nominees for our program Future Classy Women Awards. In the meantime, a very merry happy Christmas and wonderful New year full of joy and surprises. SA. Sam. Sa. Women's Radio Station is looking forward to a great 2019 with more shows coming your way. All the presenters and the team behind each program would like to say a big thank you for listening. We are the voice of women worldwide and we cannot be without you. The journey has just begun with more exciting programs soon to be revealed. Women's Radio Station the voice of women worldwide. I'm Isabelle Manavy, an executive coach. Do you want to change a negative into a positive? We can do this by coaching you to rewire your brain using simple visualization techniques. In 20 years of practice, I've seen this transform lives. For more information, look on Women's Radio website. Call me on 07-98442-2171. I'm listening. Mirae B Ltd. We are a virtual PA consultancy. We provide remote administrative services. Our offering is diverse. We manage your calendar, we update your client database. We take care of your property in France and in London. We also offer bookkeeping and translation services. Would you like to know more? Please call 077-8684-8998 for further information. Mirae B Limited making the life of the business owner successful. Do you need mediation? We are the A Project charity. We provide convict resolution and community engagement services. Our services include community mediation for neighbour disputes, family mediation for separating couples, special education needs for parents, carers and their children and young adults as well as workplace mediation and restorative services. To find out more, head to womensradiostation.com or theaproject.co.uk Let me tell you about German Street Theatre this is a secret theatre in the heart of the West End. Once found, never forgotten. This is where careers ignite, where playwrights take risks, where great actors perform just feet away from the audience. This is where magic happens. We would love to you to join our mailing list or become a sponsor or just buy a ticket to one of our shows. The website is www.germanstreettheatre.co.uk. women's radio station is a not for profit community interest company. Supporting women is our passion. We're currently welcoming donations to help towards a running costs to keep this important initiative alive. To donate simply head to our website. Every little will help.
