Lizzie Receives Honorary Degree from University of Derby

November 13, 2018

Lizzie was recently awarded an honorary degree in recognition of her achievement in the field of music and her innovative and creative approach to classical music from University of Derby.

Upon receiving her degree, Lizzie performed to a standing ovation from all in attendance at University of Derby’s graduation ceremony at the Devonshire Dome on Saturday 10th November.

: Lord Burlington presents Lizzie with her Honorary Degree from the University of Derby

: (L-R) Stephen Smith, Chair of the University of Derby Governing Council, Lord Burlington, Lizzie Ball and Professor Kathryn Mitchell, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Derby

: Lizzie performing at the University of Derby Graduation Ceremony at Devonshire Dome 12 November 2018

Viva La Vida Con Frida

September 12, 2017

Inspired by her recent travels to Mexico, Lizzie has been working on a brand new solo show called Viva La Vida con Frida, which takes a musical journey through the life and times of Mexican artist and female icon Frida Kahlo, together with her long time colleague and collaborator Morgan Syzmanski. The show will premiere at Chatsworth House’s Art Out Loud Festival this September 22nd 2017, alongside other great artists such as Grayson Perry, Jasper Conran and Tristram Hunt. She was recently featured in an article by Sothebys. You can read more here… http://www.sothebys.com/en/news-video/blogs/all-blogs/sotheby-s-at-large/2017/07/viva-frida-lizzie-ball-brings-an-icon-to-life-for-art-out-loud.html

Classical music experience for pupils

November 14, 2016

Shoreham Academy hosted students from United Learning schools in Sussex as they took part in Classical Kicks Remix-ED – an interactive, engaging show which aims to make classical music accessible to young people.

The performance was also attended by students from The Regis School. Both schools are part of United Learning, a national group of academies and independent schools, which commissioned the show from Classical Kicks to bring the new GCSE music curriculum to life for students.

Reunion Project Live on BBC Radio 3 and BBC Music film

November 3, 2016

Lizzie was delighted to be invited back onto BBC Radio 3 In Tune with her long time collaborator James Pearson and Sam Burgess to perform tracks from their forthcoming tour of their Reunion Project, a homage to Stephane Grappelli and George Shearing.

Lizzie on the Salta Salt flats Argentina

Lizzie’s Best Bits! Lizzie enjoyed reliving touring memories this recent article for Best Bits Worldwide

November 10, 2015

She sings, she plays violin, she’s toured with Jeff Beck and Brian Wilson and now she’s our October Guest

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Classical Kicks BBC Radio 3 Interview & Performance

August 25, 2015

Suzy Klein with arts news, chat and live music. Guests include violinist Lizzie Ball – she’ll be playing live in the studio and talking about her Classical Kicks at Ronnie Scott’s jazz club of classical concerts of music in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.

Classical Kicks announces Bestival Performance with Rob Da Bank in the Huffington Post

November 10, 2015

Lizzie’s recent and ongoing collaboration with Bestival Founder and Curator DJ Rob da Bank plus a stellar Classical Kicks team of musicians was announced earlier this Autumn in the Huff Post UK. Read more about this exciting project here Classical Kicks at Bestival

Classical Kicks Review by Erin Jones

August 25, 2015

Anyone who thinks classical music is boring needs to go to a Classical Kicks show. In one night we went from La Traviata to Czech and Slovak folk music, to the best cover of “Your Song” I have ever heard (sorry Ellie Goulding, but frankly Lizzie’s version was way better).

The Studio at St James’ Theatre is a really small, intimate setting and was rather reminiscent of an old school jazz club.

Review: Classical Kicks’ Opera and Song at St James Studio ****

August 25, 2015

Classical music and opera have traditionally been written for opera houses and large concert halls. As much as I enjoy the grand atmosphere, sometimes I just want to relax and enjoy music for what it is – without the frills and formalities.

The audience seemed mesmerized by the entire thing, especially when his young violinist Lizzie Ball took a solo, or even channeled Mary Ford’s vocals on the Les Paul classic “How High the Moon.

November 4, 2014 Rolling Stone Magazine on Jeff Beck at The Beacon Theatre