Alastair Merry, Piano, Baritone

“I started my time with Lost Chord in 2012 whilst working as a full-time singer. I was actually booked as a pianist for this particular tour (piano is my second study) but over the years have found it a joy to be able both to sing and play for the musical sessions. The amount of wonderful music, lovely colleagues and – not least – amazing residents of the care homes I’ve encountered over the past decade has profoundly moved me. The music making appears as an ideal opportunity both for the performers and residents to explore songs and interact in a way that leaves both parties thoroughly stimulated and happy!

I also work in the fields of teaching and professional choral performance and whilst both of these are immensely fulfilling, nothing can quite match the transformation brought about by bringing music into care home residents’ lives. I feel immensely privileged to be part of this amazing charity’s work. Here’s to a further 10 years!”

Lost Chord UK Musician