Classic FM Auction: Bid to win a Yamaha piano and private lesson with Konya Kanneh-Mason

28 September 2023, 07:57 | Updated: 5 October 2023, 15:36

Bid to win a Yamaha piano and private lesson with Konya Kanneh-Mason
Bid to win a Yamaha piano and private lesson with Konya Kanneh-Mason. Picture: John Davis / Yamaha
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Bid to win a brand new piano and private music lesson, all while raising money for small charities.

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The Classic FM Auction is back, and it’s time to put in your bid to win a Yamaha piano and one-hour lesson with Konya Kanneh-Mason!

By bidding, you’ll be raising money for small charities through Classic FM’s charity, Global’s Make Some Noise.

Yamaha Piano and lesson with Konya Kanneh-Mason - CLOSED!

Our second auction lot is a Yamaha Calvinova CLP775 Digital Piano, and piano lesson with Konya Kanneh Mason.

The CLP Series of digital pianos uses cutting-edge technology to recreate the experience of performing on a grand piano, allowing the pianist to play the keys with many variations of speed and depth to achieve an unlimited variation in tone and create uniquely personal performances. This fantastic auction lot will include Yamaha’s CLP775 in polished ebony, matching bench and delivery.

Konya Kanneh-Mason, part of the extraordinary Kanneh-Mason family, is 22 years old and held The Gilling Family Scholarship at The Royal Academy of Music, where she studied piano with Tessa Nicholson. Terms and conditions apply.

This auction was won on 5 October by Anna, who put in the winning bid at £5,000. Listen back to Anne-Marie Minhall on Classic FM to hear the highest bid, on Global Player.

Yamaha Calvinova CLP775 Digital Piano
Yamaha Calvinova CLP775 Digital Piano. Picture: Yamaha

Cornwall Catchfrench Manor - CLOSED!

Our first auction lot was a 7-night stay at Catchfrench Manor in Cornwall for a family or group of up to 10 people.

This remarkable, imposing, Grade II listed Catchfrench Manor is one of Cornwall’s most historic houses. As well as its fascinating history it offers stunning gardens and gorgeous interiors. The house stay must be taken by 31 July 2024 and excludes the following periods: school holidays over Easter and Christmas. Terms and conditions apply.

This auction was won on 4 October by Mark in Reigate, who put in the winning bid at £6,500. Listen back to Anne-Marie Minhall on Classic FM to hear the highest bid – here on Global Player.

Catchfrench Manor, Cornwall
Catchfrench Manor, Cornwall. Picture: Oliver’s Travels
Catchfrench Manor, Cornwall
Catchfrench Manor, Cornwall. Picture: Oliver’s Travels

What is Global’s Make Some Noise?

Global’s Make Some Noise is Classic FMs very own charity, raising money to help improve the lives of disadvantaged people across the UK. We believe everyone deserves to feel safe, feel well, feel included and feel prepared. That’s why we work across four key areas: providing shelter and safety, supporting physical and mental health, preventing isolation and improving life skills.

A huge thank you for supporting Global’s Make Some Noise.

Thanks to our amazing donors, Oliver’s Travels and Yamaha Music Europe.

With thanks to Yamaha and Oliver's Travels
With thanks to Yamaha and Oliver's Travels. Picture: Yamaha / Oliver's Travels

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