The Film "Is Anybody There" starring Michael Caine has just been released in which Wendy was not only vocal coach to Mr Caine but can be heard playing the piano in one of the scenes. Mr Caine played the role of a retired Magician who had recently moved into an old peoples home, though run down with life he would still have occasional moments where he'd entertain once again. For one song Mr Caine was to both sing and play at the piano.

Wendy was asked to play the piano for a pre recorded track for Mr Caine to mime to. However at 7am on the morning of the shoot it was discovered that the piano in the elderly home was totally un-playable (partially dismantled inside). So in one hour the amazing crew somehow managed to find another piano and a tuner. When she then heard the new piano being expertly tuned, she insisted that the tuner should do a bad job in the top register to make the whole thing more authentically out of tune. (After all, when do pianos in old people homes ever get tuned?) Slightly terrified, having only ever played for Christmas parties before, Wendy was given one chance to get the recording right because everything was running late, so here in this film you can hear her debut recording as a pianist.

 

 

Valentin Gerlier and Wendy Nieper joined up with Swedish blues guitarist extrodinaire Fred Vislander for a evening of acoustic music. The concert was supported by the Edenbridge Music and Arts Trust and received a standing ovation.

Wendy performs Handel's Messiah with the Tonbridge Philharmonic Society. Reviewer Charles Vignoles, wrote 'Her performance of 'I know that my Redeemer liveth' was a moment of true musical perfection.'

Full review in the classical section

(All news entries from Classical and Jazz genres) listed in chronological order.

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Wendy to Tour with Digby Fairweather in 2010

Plans are well under way for trumpeter, author, broadcaster and Jazz Musician of the Year Digby Fairweather to tour alongside Wendy Nieper in a programme entitled Sweet and Lowdown.

August 2009

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Standing ovation in Kent

Valentin Gerlier and Wendy Nieper joined up with Swedish blues guitartist extrodinaire Fred Vislander for a evening of fine acoustic music at the 2009 Eden Valley Festival. The concert organised by the Edenbridge Music and Arts trust was received with a standing ovation.

June 6th 2009

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Jazz debut album

Wendy's long awaited jazz debut album is well underway with 5 tracks already recorded and mastered at Porcupine Studios. Wendy has collaborated with Jazz composer and pianist Roland Perrin for an eclectic album of new and cover tracks with a twist. On Bass David Moses and Drums Guy Silk. Watch this space for the release date.

May 6th 2009

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A sublime show by choral society

The Dorset Echo reviewed "a magnificent voice who gave depth and a haunting beauty" and "(the) piéce de resistance was undoubtedly Miss Nieper's solo cadenza with woodwind accompaniment, a sublime experience." Full review in the classical section

November 26th 2008

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Jazz Masterclass

Valentin Gerlier and Wendy Nieper join Swedish guitarist Fred Vislander to do a masterclass and concert for Brockwood Park.

November 29th 2008

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2nd Italian tour!

After their successful 1st tour Nieper, Gerlier and Burgalassi are invited back to perform to a full house at the Teatro Del Sale in Florence, performing yet again the beautiful music of Valentin Gerlier.

12th November 2008

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With Digby Fairweather

Wendy is asked to perform in a private concert with legendary trumpeter Digby Fairweather and Mark Wallace (piano) at Charterhouse, Central London. Digby and Wendy are now planning a 2010 UK tour together... watch this space for details.

18th September 2008

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Italian tour for Gerlier's music

Wendy Nieper and Valentin Gerlier join with Italian guitarist Luca Burgalassi for a Tuscany tour, which included a performance at the famous Teatro Del Sale in Florence.

July 2008