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Fran Wilson
@crosseyedpianist.bsky.social
Writer, publicist & concerts manager.
Actual pianist, avid foodie, Lapsang souchong drinker, Burmese cat lover, AirBnB Superhost, proud Englishwoman

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🚨TONIGHT
6.30pm @ the RAF Church - a fun festive concert by the Central Band of the RAF and the choir of St Clement Danes - includes *world premiere* of 'A Festive Fantasia' by Thomas Jones Free tix on the door (donation suggested). A fun way to begin the pre-Christmas celebrations! 🎉🎶🎉
November 27, 2025 at 8:19 AM
🎄🎶New single released today🎶🎄

‘Destination Christmas’ by Thomas Hewitt Jones

🎉A joyous, uplifting celebration of the bustle, anticipation & excitement of Christmas
With St Martin’s Voices conducted by Andrew Earis
(Artwork by yours truly)

open.spotify.com/album/2Fr3ui...
November 27, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Happy St Cecilia’s Day
November 22, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Good morning! RSCM Director Hugh Morris is now more than half way through his epic 25-hour organ marathon!

Here’s an excerpt of Buxtehude. Watch the RSCM YouTube livestream for more

www.rscm.org.uk/whats-on/dir...

#PlayTheOrgan #PlayTheOrganYear #handsonwithhandel
November 22, 2025 at 8:21 AM
On Friday RSCM Director Hugh Morris begins an epic 25-hour organ-playing marathon.The event will be livestreamed via YouTube from Viscount Organs Bicester showroom. Here’s a selection of some of the music Hugh will play.You can sponsor Hugh to play your favourite hymn
www.rscm.org.uk/whats-on/dir...
November 19, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Join the RSCM’s big organ play along this St. Cecilia’s Day (22 Nov) and celebrate this magnificent instrument, its repertoire and those who play it

Find out more here www.rscm.org.uk/whats-on/dir...
November 19, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Great to see this from Exeter Cathedral, fully embracing the mission of the Royal School of Church Music’s Director’s Challenge & massed organ play along this coming weekend

Take part here www.rscm.org.uk/whats-on/dir...
November 19, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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November 19, 2025 at 7:53 AM
This Sunday 9 Nov pianist @jameslisney.bsky.social begins his UK concert tour with a programme which places Beethoven’s late sonatas at the centre of this rich programme of masterpieces by Bach, Chopin & Shostakovich

crosseyedpianist.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:59 AM
A special #concert at 1901 Arts Club on Monday 3 November, given by pianist Anthony Hewitt in support of @parkinsons.org.uk

ℹ️🎟️🎟️ www.1901artsclub.com/3-nov-2025-a...

Anthony writes… 👇🏼👇🏼
October 27, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Coming soon!

New from Thomas Hewitt Jones, collaborating once again with Royal Air Force Music and the Central Band of the Royal Air Force.

Released 30 October on all major streaming platforms

#newrelease #rafmusic #festivemusic #symphonicwindband #newmusic
October 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM
‘Christmas lullaby’ by Thomas Hewitt Jones - a new release feat. the Royal School of Church Music’s Youth Choir

Sheet music available from the RSCM webshop

#newrelease #christmasmusic open.spotify.com/album/2SJX7C...
October 23, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Get 'Hands on with Handel' in the RSCM big #organ play-athon on St Cecilia’s Day (22 Nov)

Visit the RSCM dedicated webpage to download the music, event poster templates, and ideas for running your event.

And don't forget to let us know what you're doing n the day! rscm.org.uk/whats-on/direc…
October 16, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Just released! 🎶
A new recording of ‘Bethlehem Whispers’, sung beautifully by the Vivum Singers - Thomas Hewitt Jones’ new carol from last year, words by Canon Gordon Giles. Spot the reference to a well-loved Christmas Carol!
Sheet music from Stainer & Bell
spotify.link/lI3f9IwlwXb
#christmascarols
October 16, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Yesterday 7 Star Arts hosted another splendid evening at historic Ham House Stables for a special Celebration! concert with pianists Viv McLean & Tyler Hay and actress Susan Porrett.

Find out more about 7 Star Arts here
7stararts.com
#soundon #livemusic
October 15, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Post you from a different era

Me as a second-year Medieval Studies student at ‘Sloane Ranger University’ (AKA Exeter) c1986. Note the then-trendy Nordic jumper…
October 13, 2025 at 5:27 PM
A generous and warm testimonial from pianist Aïda Lahlou.

It was a pleasure to assist in the promotion of Mirrors & Echoes, an impressive debut album, thoughtfully conceived and beautifully presented.
open.spotify.com/artist/1MrFj...
#publicity #musicpr #newrelease #pianomusic
October 9, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Autumn sunsets over Chesil beach
October 8, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Such a joy to see so many posts for the Royal School of Church Music’s International Chorister Day on Sunday. Head over to Instagram for many more images, videos, comments and chorister stories www.instagram.com/rscmcentre?i...
October 8, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Celebration! Pianist Viv McLean and friends at historic Ham House Stables, Tuesday 14 October. In support of ENO Benevolent Fund
#concerts #livemusic
www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/ric...
October 8, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Lord of all he surveys
October 2, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Sunday 5 October is the Royal School of Church Music's #InternationalChoristerDay - a day to celebrate the amazing opportunities that being a #chorister provides, at all levels from our great cathedrals to small parish churches.

Find out more here www.rscm.org.uk/whats-on/int...
October 1, 2025 at 2:56 PM
A lovely evening at London’s most stylish small venue, the convivial 1901 Arts Club, for a beautiful concert to celebrate the launch of Aïda Lahlou’s debut Album Mirrors & Echoes - a heady, evocative mix of music from several continents interspersed with Ravel’s Miroirs
Recommended 👍🏼👌🏼 🎶👏🏼
September 24, 2025 at 10:40 PM
A joyful week of inspiration, education, community, sharing and above all great music at this year’s RSCM Bath Course for young choristers

www.rscm.org.uk/learn-with-u...

#choir #musiceducation #youngsingers #churchmusic
September 17, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Coming soon, this stunning debut album from Aïda Lahlou, Mirrors & Echoes offers a vivid reimagining of Ravel’s Miroirs, placing it in dialogue with lesser-known piano miniatures from across the world to reveal surprising resonances & intertextual connections.
#newrelease #pianomusic #debutalbum
September 10, 2025 at 3:25 PM