A concert to celebrate the music of young musicians was held in Ely on August 8.

The event, entitled, 'Tea Concert for the Summer' was held at a packed St Mary’s Church.

The concert took place at St Mary's Church in Ely.The concert took place at St Mary's Church in Ely. (Image: Peter Harris)

Those taking part, included international and UK students, aged from seven-years-old to 19, who attended the European String Teachers Junior Division residential summer school held at King’s School Ely from July 31 - August 9.

"The highlight of the programme included a piano solo - Scherzo in B Minor No 2,Op.31 by Chopin and Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto no.2 , second movement, both superbly played by Andrew Wang on an imported Steinway piano," says Peter Harris.

He continued: "Nine-year-old Amy Yao also played Vivaldi’s Violin Concerto in A minor and sang and played the harp which was also extremely well received by the enthralled church audience as was the eclectic selection of music arranged and composed by the inspirational resident conductor Julian Winn."

The students were in Ely under the auspices of Fiona Winn, course director, and Jessica Yuen ESTA UK director of development who was keen to develop cultural bridges.

There were eight Ely students, including three Ely Imps, who were offered scholarships, and participated fully in the intensive programme.

Some of the students at Lily House. Some of the students at Lily House. (Image: Peter Harris)

Small groups of instrumentalists also played well received 'coffee concerts' at three care homes in the city and these were: The Orchards, Vera James and Lily House.

"This is part of an outreach programme where Amy Yao’s Harp playing of Greensleeves brought a tear to many an eye showing music to be the shorthand of all emotions," explained Mr Harris.

At the end of the concert at St May’s, all the students received rapturous applause as this "fabulous spectacle" took classical music to a new level in the city.

Retiring donations of £741 were made to the Dumpsters of Phnom Penh at the end of the concert which will enable five children of garbage workers in the city to receive a year’s education.