03/10/2026
After the spectacular opening last Saturday (26th September) we are now turning our thoughts to the next lunchtime recital, on Saturday 24th October at 12.30pm. This will be the second of our fundraising concerts for which the performers are generously donating their time and talents so that we can launch properly in January.
On 24th October we will be welcoming flautist, Melanie White, accompanied by Karen Kingsley on the piano.
Melanie is a London-born flautist who honed her craft at Trinity College of Music, London, under the tutelage of Michael Cox & Pat Morris. With three decades of experience, she has built a reputation as a versatile performer who captivates audiences with her solo and principal flute performances in a wide range of professional and regional orchestras in London and the home counties, for which she has held the Principal Flute position for many years. Recently, Melanie performed the Neilsen Flute Concerto with Havant Symphony Orchestra.
She currently holds the Solo Flute in the Royal Marines Association Concert Band, and Principal flute with the Havant Symphony Orchestra. As a recitalist, Melanie enjoys performing with her flute and harp duo, The Opal Duo, and solo flute programmes bringing lesser-known works to light, in particular female composers such as Rhonda Larson.
Her musical prowess transcends genres, weaving between the classical and electronic/ jazz styles featuring on a recording of Aisling Iris’s ‘Night Moves’ album, and on ‘Eternal Light’ with the Priory of Resurrection of New Hall on the Deutsche Grammophon label.
An experienced music educator, Melanie is a dedicated teacher in Salisbury and Portsmouth who has been mentoring flautists since 1990. Her tutelage encompasses students of all ages, from children to mature learners, with many gaining places at music Conservatoires.
Melanie is a lover of original artwork and is planning to collaborate with other art forms and projects for future performances.
Let's make sure Melanie has a good audience on the 24th October at 12.30pm. We're all in for a treat!
