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Lisa Friend started the flute aged five. At sixteen she studied in
New York with flautist Renee Siebert of the New York Philharmonic. She
was then awarded a flute Scholarship to study with Julius Baker at his
summer school in Connecticut.
At seventeen, Lisa won a Scholarship to the Royal College of Music. where she studied with Susan Milan. Twice winner of the Martin Music Scholarship then enabled her to study at the Paris Conservatoire with Alain Marion and Ida Ribera.
As a soloist, Lisa has appeared with the Philharmonia Orchestra, Prague Philharmonic, Liverpool Philharmonic and toured throughout the UK, France, Germany, Japan, Korea, China and the USA. Other solo appearances include BBC ChildLine, a concert for Royal Family at Buckingham Palace as soloist with the late Yehudi Menuhin, the Britten theatre with the late Sir George Solti and for Steven Spielberg after writing and performing a track for his foundation SHOAH. Lisa was also soloist for the Bill Kenwright production Music 2000. She has given live recitals for Classic FM and Radio 3. Live television has included Brandenburg 5th Concerto in Spain with her father the International violinist Rodney Friend.
After signing a deal with Universal Publishing, Lisa wrote original arrangements for her trio based on some of the great film scores as well as her own compositions, performing at venues such as St Martin-in-the-Fields, St. James's Piccadilly, St. John's Smith Square and the British Embassy in Paris. Lisa recorded as soloist, Ennio Morricone's 'Once upon a time in America' for Silver Screen Records with the Prague Philharmonic.
Lisa recently performed alongside Liza Minnelli in aid of the White Rose Ball Holocaust Trust Fundraiser. She also featured on a CD recording for 'Malcolm Martineau and friends' of songs by Poulenc on the Signum Classics label. Recent highlights include recitals at St James's Piccadilly, The Forge and for the House of Commons amongst others. Lisa Friend has just been made an Ambassador of the Princes Trust and is delighted to be working alongside and supporting such a worthy cause.
Lisa is in the middle of recording her 2nd solo album which will be launched during 2013.
At seventeen, Lisa won a Scholarship to the Royal College of Music. where she studied with Susan Milan. Twice winner of the Martin Music Scholarship then enabled her to study at the Paris Conservatoire with Alain Marion and Ida Ribera.
As a soloist, Lisa has appeared with the Philharmonia Orchestra, Prague Philharmonic, Liverpool Philharmonic and toured throughout the UK, France, Germany, Japan, Korea, China and the USA. Other solo appearances include BBC ChildLine, a concert for Royal Family at Buckingham Palace as soloist with the late Yehudi Menuhin, the Britten theatre with the late Sir George Solti and for Steven Spielberg after writing and performing a track for his foundation SHOAH. Lisa was also soloist for the Bill Kenwright production Music 2000. She has given live recitals for Classic FM and Radio 3. Live television has included Brandenburg 5th Concerto in Spain with her father the International violinist Rodney Friend.
After signing a deal with Universal Publishing, Lisa wrote original arrangements for her trio based on some of the great film scores as well as her own compositions, performing at venues such as St Martin-in-the-Fields, St. James's Piccadilly, St. John's Smith Square and the British Embassy in Paris. Lisa recorded as soloist, Ennio Morricone's 'Once upon a time in America' for Silver Screen Records with the Prague Philharmonic.
Lisa recently performed alongside Liza Minnelli in aid of the White Rose Ball Holocaust Trust Fundraiser. She also featured on a CD recording for 'Malcolm Martineau and friends' of songs by Poulenc on the Signum Classics label. Recent highlights include recitals at St James's Piccadilly, The Forge and for the House of Commons amongst others. Lisa Friend has just been made an Ambassador of the Princes Trust and is delighted to be working alongside and supporting such a worthy cause.
Lisa is in the middle of recording her 2nd solo album which will be launched during 2013.
Lisa plays on a Verne Powell Gold Flute.
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Quotes
" A bright temperament and a fluid technique distinguish this debut recital by the young British flautist Lisa Friend - BBC Music Magazine,
March 2013
March 2013
" A beautiful performance played with great sensitivity and poise" - HRH Prince Charles
" British Flautist Lisa Friend is a gifted flautist to look out for" - The Independent
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Latest Album
An extract from Lisa Friend's CD
'Deep in my Soul'
'Deep in my Soul'
Deep in My Soul
Lisa Friend (Deep In My Soul)
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Latest News
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March 2013 |
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Lisa Friend is currently recording her 2nd Solo Album |
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March 2013 |
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Applications open for the Lisa Friend London Flute Summer Masterclass 2013 with Lisa Friend (flute), Anna Stokes (Flute), Katherine Bryan (flute), Anna Pope (Flute), Niall O'Riordan & Judith Kleiman www.lisafriendclass.com |
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August 2012 |
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Lisa Friend has just been made an Ambassador of the Princes Trust and is delighted to be working alongside and supporting such a worthy cause. |
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August 2012 |
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Lisa Friend was featured in the 'centre stage' article of the August / September issue of the Muso Magazine. |