The composer’s gift wills secure four more years of free lessons provided by the Music in Secondary Schools Trust Andrew Lloyd Webber Programme, reaching 4,000 children.
He’s seeking a matching grant from the UK Government.
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I’m not ALW’s greatest fan by quite a mile, but he certainly deserves credit for this initiative. Well done, your Lordship.
Less than 1% of his net worth. Like me giving £1000. Not insignificant but not philanthropy on the scale of Carnegie, Gates or Warren Buffett.
Hey I can’t stand the guy either, but your comment makes you sound extremely resentful. I think it is worth celebrating that music in schools will benefit from an additional £1.4M even if the money comes from someone we don’t like or respect.
Well done with this excellent example of philanthropy!! Congratulations A L-W.
The LWs have made the most of their opportunities, talents and contacts. This is a good way to reciprocate, and to give a chance to the less well connected. A LW should not only be commended for this, but hopefully be held up as a beacon for others to follow suite.
Music is a necessity for life, it should be valued as such. The effects on the young and old,and everyone in between, are immeasurable.
I was lucky to have been given opportunities, largely paid for by the state or scholarships. I wish everyone had the chances I had.
Anyone who complains about any gift ought to be pilloried. Thank you ALW! The kids appreciate the gesture, as do the parents who want their kids to study music.