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Topic: Leeds College or London College of music? (Auditioning for undergraduate)  (Read 1968 times)

Offline thompson_321

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I want to be a concert pianist. I am too late for the 'Royal' colleges, so am looking at the others now (Leeds, London College). I'm leaning more to the Leeds, as Fanny Waterman teaches there. If anyone can offer an opinion of the Leeds, or London College, I'd be grateful. Thanks.

Offline richard black

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I don't rate London College of Music (Thames Valley University) at all highly as an institution BUT the piano prof there, Andrew Zolinsky, is very good.
Instrumentalists are all wannabe singers. Discuss.

Offline pianisten1989

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As I said to an other guy here:
Would it hurt to actually participate in the forum?

Offline avguste

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I am not much familiar with the musical scene in England, but from what I hear Leeds is great school to attend.
Have you talked to your teacher? what is his/her recommendation?
Have you visited both locations?met the teachers?
Avguste Antonov
Concert Pianist / Professor of Piano
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Offline keyboardclass

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I don't rate London College of Music (Thames Valley University) at all highly as an institution BUT the piano prof there, Andrew Zolinsky, is very good.
In what way? out of interest.
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