As, but rather later than, promised, please find attached something to remind you about this Friday's concert. Please forward on to friends to make sure our 24/25 series ends on a high note in terms of turnout. 
We have not been able to agree on whether Yulia's anglicised name should be used - it's Julia on the posters but as Tim has corresponded with her primarily as Yulia, that has crept into programme notes. It also gives a better impression of how Russian she is. She is the real deal in terms of Russian concert pianists!
In an online interview she said 'I think all the great Russian pianists like Richter, Gilels, Sofronitsky, Yudina, Ashkenazy have influenced my perception and interpretation of the music I play. Listening to their performances on a near-daily basis in Russia inevitably left a strong impression on my musical taste!'. 
Spotted early by Rostropovich whose foundation supported her and with whom she had a long working relationship, she went on to study in Berlin and at the Royal College of Music in London.
Naming Rostropovich, Oistrach and Rattle as well as many pianists including Rachmaninov, Rubenstein and Horovitz in a long list of her favourite musicians, she also says musicians should  'Listen to singers – instrumentalists often forget that there needs to be breathing in our phrases too.'

I am very sad to be missing it! I have handed over the floats and Sum-up machine to Brenda. She, Tim, Corinna and Peter will be opening up the Hall and the bar at 6.45. Until 7.15 there's a free bar. Come early to reminisce with others about your highlights of the 24/25 series and purchase membership at a discount for the 25/26 season which will be announced on the night.

I think for me, the beauty of Alysia Hanshaw's soprano and the added treat in that February concert of Jay Carroll's Lizst arrangements of Schubert was the stand out. Like many I did wonder about a voice recital and perhaps, if I hadn't been running it, I might have given that one a miss. I should know better! I hope, like me, that you are more and more confident in Roseland Music Society's ability to programme really fine musicians. 

See you next season!

Best wishes, 
Emma