Recordings
Tonbridge School is recognised by leading performers and recording companies as a superb venue for recordings. Although situated in the heart of Tonbridge, the school is exceptionally quiet. It has spaces suitable for a variety of recordings from solo recitals to large choral works. The acoustics of the school chapel in particular are very highly regarded and the chapel has recently been used by:
- The Gabrieli Consort and Players for Deutsche Grammophon
- Alison Balsom for EMI Classics
- Clare College Choir, conducted by John Rutter, for Naxos
- The Vasari Singers
- Reigate and Redhill Choral Society
Further clarity is aided by the acoustics of Tonbridge Chapel.
The Times - review of the Monteverdi Vespers, performed by the Gabrieli Consort and Players, conducted by Paul McCreesh
The Marcussen organ, widely regarded as one of the finest organs in the country, is a four-manual tracker instrument with 66 speaking stops, including two 32' stops. There is also a one-manual Tickell chamber organ. Both instruments are available for hire for use in recordings.
Big School is also very suited to recordings with its magnificent Bösendorfer 9'2" piano. Paul Lewis has played this instrument on a number of occasions for his acclaimed complete cycle of the Beethoven piano sonatas.
The Recital Room in the Music School is smaller than Big School but has a good acoustic and a fine 7'4" Bösendorfer piano.
Please contact the Facilities Marketing Department on 01732 304268 or email facilitiesmarketing@tonbridge-school.co.uk