Portsmouth Menuhin Room concert series: Melanie White, flute

This is the latest in a music series at the Menuhin Room.

Melanie White 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.

Admission is free but please reserve your place online. We are trying to raise money for further concerts, and to make the Menuhin Room series as successful as possible; so your generous donations are extremely welcome!

This will be a 50-60 minute recital (no interval).