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Lunch Time Recital Series 2024: Charlie Fretwell

Classical Pianist

Presented by: KTB Music

0	LONGTON: St Andrew's Church
P	Thursday 6th June, 2024
N	12:30pm

Event information

Join us as we launch our Lunchtime Recital Series 2024 with Pianist, Charlie Fretwell.

Bring a packed lunch and enjoy a stunning recital comprising of pieces by Schumann, Chopin, Mozart and more. You are sure to leave feeling relaxed and musically fulfilled after listening to a stunning programme filled with classic piano pieces within the stunning interior of St. Andrews Church.

There is a small car park at the side of the church and, in front of the church hall. There is also ample street parking but we kindly ask you don't use Booths car park.

The church has toilet facilities and a ramped entrance is available if required.
Doors open at 12.30pm, recital will start at 1pm.

KTB Music members are eligible for a discounted rate and if you wish to become a member please get in touch. membership is £15 per year and entitles you to discounts on many of our events and concerts.

Charlie Fretwell began his musical education at the age of six at Stockport Music School under the tutelage of Sandra McShannon, achieving Grade 8 distinction through the Yamaha teaching method. In preparation for his Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) auditions, he refined his advanced piano technique and interpretative skills with concert pianist Yiyi Su.

At sixteen, Charlie enrolled at Xaverian College, where he was mentored by Andrew Levendis in performance, musicality, and theory. During his time at Xaverian, he also received piano instruction from Ben Attfield and Louis De Satge, composition lessons from Michael Doherty, choral singing guidance from Ged Marciniak, and violin lessons from Duncan Reid, then Sophie Sully (Stockport Music School). Whilst at Xaverian, he's placed top 3 in the young musician of the year competition, performed at the RNCM as a soloist and with choir/orchestra, and has helped other students with technique and musicality.

In addition to his academic pursuits, Charlie serves as an organist and pianist at a church in Altrincham, performing as a soloist during services. He recently received an offer to study composition and piano at the RNCM, starting in September 2024. Charlie aspires to further his development as a musician at the RNCM, with the ultimate goal of establishing an international career dedicated to advancing the field of music.