Our regular concert accompanist, Harry Baker, is a long-time friend and colleague of our Musical Director, Hugh Beckwith.  Harry is a supremely talented pianist and composer, working with jazz and classical musicians at the highest level, including regular collaboration with cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason.

We were delighted (and just a little proud!) to hear that Harry's music was to be featured at the BBC Proms this year. Harry arranged almost all the pieces for Prom 20: Songs and Dances with the Kanneh-Masons.

"Superstar siblings Sheku and Braimah, and captivating Brazilian guitarist Plínio Fernandes, perform an eclectic and surprising playlist from Brahms to Bob Marley. 

The concert is made up of a range of music inspired by Sheku and Braimah’s inspirations and Plínio's Brazilian roots. With songs born from folk, reggae and soul, expect unique arrangements of much-loved hits such as I Say a Little Prayer, Redemption Song, The Girl from Ipanema, and Brahms’s Hungarian Dances. 

The dynamic Fantasia Orchestra makes its Proms debut under its founder, Tom Fetherstonhaugh. " 

BBC Proms - 2024: A Kanneh-Mason Playlist at the Proms - BBC iPlayer

If you haven't already seen this, it is well worth a watch. At the end of the concert, conductor Tom Fetherstonhaugh credits Harry with arranging the music, As the spotlight shines on Harry he stands to receive huge and well-deserved applause from the whole of Royal Albert Hall. What an honour and such a proud moment!

Congratulations to Harry on a fantastic achievement!