ONE of the world's leading violinists visited Eltham College to take part in a rehearsal with The Orchestra of St John (OSJ).

Tasmin Little has performed as a soloist with the New York Philharmonic, Royal Philharmonic, London Philharmonic and Berlin Symphony.

The visit was an opportunity for pupils to meet a member of the professional orchestra.

The headquarters of the OSJ are in Eltham College.

She has been described as one of the "truly great performers of recent years" by musicians magazine, The Strad. Her rehearsal was attended by all string players and A level musicians at the college.

November 20, 2001 14:20