Jenny Rust, Soprano

“I adore performing in a Lost Chord session; I love seeing the change in people and taking them back to a positive place, allowing them to escape the reality of living with dementia for just an hour. The transformation that takes place is a privilege to see; often, an audience member will be taken back to a joyful place and transform their day.

My favorite songs to perform are from the greatest movie musicals, such as Calamity Jane, Wizard of Oz, My Fair Lady, and many more. I adore these movies and could sing them all day, every day, especially The Sound of Music! I respond to requests and love seeing the glint in people’s eyes as we perform Elvis songs, which gets everyone up and dancing!

No concert is the same, and as a musician, I enjoy the challenge of responding to emotions and the variety of repertoire. I am constantly adding new songs and exploring different pieces and different musical tastes. After a Lost Chord concert finishes, the atmosphere in the venue changes the spirits of those working or visiting the home can change the entire day. A favourite memory was seeing a Doctor dancing down the hallway once! Lost Chord is a valuable charity continually moving forward, and I am proud to be a Lost Chord UK musician.”

Lost Chord UK Musician