Harrogate youngster next Charlotte Church?
A TALENTED young singer from Starbeck has caught her first glimpse of the international stage at just 12 years old.
St Aidan's High School pupil Eleonore Cockerham was invited to Rome to perform in front of an audience of nearly 200 of the world's leading lawyers.
She received a standing ovation at the Presidential Dinner of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers after an invitation from the group's president, David Salter of law firm Mills & Reeve.
Mr Salter is organist and choirmaster of St John the Baptist Church in Knaresborough, where Eleonore is a member.
He said: "She is an absolutely outstanding performer with a degree of confidence and composure rare from someone of her age.
"To receive a standing ovation from such a highly discerning audience is no mean feat and I hope this success now opens the door to a budding international career."
Eleonore's musical talent was recognised two years ago when she was awarded a full scholarship with Yorkshire Young Musicians at Leeds College of Music – a centre providing advanced training for 'exceptionally talented' individuals across the region.
Now in her second year, Eleonore combines her studies with five hours of performance training every Sunday.
She said: "I have never performed internationally before and it was a fantastic and exciting experience."
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