TikTok star Anna Lapwood joins Classic FM to host new mini-series
Anna Lapwood MBE, one of classical music’s biggest new talents, is to present a special mini-series across the Easter weekend.
The acclaimed organist, conductor and TikTok star, with more than 1.1 million followers will host The Royal Albert Hall of Fame with Anna Lapwood, from Friday 18 to Sunday 20 April at 9pm.
Across three 60-minute programmes, Anna’s series will mark 25 years since the first Classic FM Live concert was staged at the Royal Albert Hall.
As Associate Artist of the Royal Albert Hall, Anna knows the Hall extremely well having performed there on numerous occasions and will be returning for Classic FM Live at the Movies with Viking on Thursday 24 April.
The first episode of the series on Good Friday will highlight the early years of the Hall, from the moment when Queen Victoria laid the first stone, in 1867, with music from the first ever concert performed there.
The remaining programmes will celebrate The Weird and the Wonderful, concluding with All Time Greats.
Anna Lapwood said: “I’m so excited to present this new mini-series for Classic FM, exploring one of my favourite buildings in the world, The Royal Albert Hall.
“It’s such a special space to me personally, with a rich legacy. It was really fun discovering more about its history, some of its most iconic musical moments, and of course, the ghost stories, all of which I look forward to sharing with Classic FM’s listeners.”
Philip Noyce, Classic FM’s Managing Editor, said: “I’m over the moon to welcome Anna Lapwood to the Classic FM family.
“Anna shares our passion to make classical music accessible to everyone; she’s a natural classical music communicator and perfectly placed to bring to life our special series celebrating the iconic Royal Albert Hall.
“We also can’t wait for the thirtieth Classic FM Hall of Fame – one of our most popular programming events of the year – counting down the nation’s favourite classical music across four days.
“It’s a joy to have Anna alongside our stellar line-up of presenters including Dan Walker, Margherita Taylor and Aled Jones, over the long Easter weekend.”