A Full Circle Moment 💐

Monday morning was a full-circle moment!  I had the absolute joy of returning to my old primary school for an alumni spotlight, where I led two assemblies and shared my journey as an opera singer and composer. 🎶

I talked to the children about my career, showed them some of my sparkly dresses (which they loved!)✨✨✨, got them involved in fun singing exercises, and performed two arias. We also explored the incredible benefits of music - especially fitting as today marks the start of Mental Health Week. 💚

Music has the power to uplift, heal, and inspire, and I hope I was able to spark a little creativity and confidence in these young minds! A huge thank you to St Wilfrid's CE Primary School for having me back! 🤗

Comments from St. Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy:

"Today, we had the privilege of welcoming back a former pupil, Lucy Farrimond, who has gone on to achieve remarkable success as an opera singer and composer. Her visit was an unforgettable experience for our school community, as she performed two breathtaking pieces that left everyone spellbound.

As her powerful, emotive voice filled the hall, our children sat in awe, completely captivated by the sheer beauty and skill of the performance, experiencing moments of absolute wonder and with wide-eyed expressions, as they experienced live opera for the first time.

Her visit was a fabulous way to launch Children’s Mental Health Week, highlighting the powerful impact music has on our emotions and wellbeing. Lucy talked to us about how music has the ability to lift our spirits, calm our minds and help us express feelings that words sometimes cannot, and reminded us all of its important role in supporting mental health.

The performance was not only a musical treat, but also an incredible source of inspiration, showing our children that with passion, perseverance and dedication, dreams can become reality.'"