{"id":2215502,"date":"2025-12-29T13:50:13","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T13:50:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2215502"},"modified":"2025-12-29T13:50:13","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T13:50:13","slug":"composer-gives-honest-review-of-kate-and-charlottes-piano-duet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/composer-gives-honest-review-of-kate-and-charlottes-piano-duet\/","title":{"rendered":"Composer gives honest review of Kate and Charlotte&#8217;s piano duet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_cd1fac\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">Scottish composer Erland Cooper, who wrote the piece of music that the Princess of Wales performed with her daughter at the annual royal Christmas service, has given his verdict on the heartwarming duet<\/h2>\n<p><button class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36455554\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageEmbed_fig-caption__qotOK\"><span class=\"ImageEmbed_camera-style__Qjeby\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_209_94274)\"><path opacity=\"0.16\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M14 4H2V10.6667C2 11.403 2.59695 12 3.33333 12H12.6667C13.403 12 14 11.403 14 10.6667V4ZM8 10C9.10457 10 10 9.10457 10 8C10 6.89543 9.10457 6 8 6C6.89543 6 6 6.89543 6 8C6 9.10457 6.89543 10 8 10Z\" fill=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\"\/><path d=\"M2 3.33331H14V11.3333C14 12.0697 13.403 12.6666 12.6667 12.6666H3.33333C2.59695 12.6666 2 12.0697 2 11.3333V3.33331Z\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"2\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M11.3332 1.33331L12.6665 1.33331\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/g><defs><clippath id=\"clip0_209_94274\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"white\"\/><\/clippath><\/defs><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-title__FSINC\">Princess Kate and Princess Charlotte<\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-credit__uNiU6\">(Image: Kensington Palace)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Princess Kate and <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/princess-charlotte\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\">Princess Charlotte<\/a> needed no direction for their piano performance, as the composer of the piece of music they performed has shared his thoughts on the heartwarming duet.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/kate-middleton\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\">Princess of Wales<\/a> and her 10-year-old daughter <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/royals\/princess-wales-joined-princess-charlotte-36454218\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\">sat side-by-side at a grand piano <\/a>for Kate\u2019s annual Together at <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/christmas\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\">Christmas<\/a> carol service, where they performed a moving rendition of the song Holm Sound, which was written by Scottish composer Erland Cooper. The musician said it was \u201csuch a surprise\u201d to have the royal duo perform his piece, and an honour to be invited to Windsor Castle where the performance was recorded.<\/p>\n<p><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_12a01e\">READ MORE<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\"><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/royals\/gallery\/king-charles-joined-royals-newest-36464346\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36464346\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" tabindex=\"0\">King Charles joined by royals&#8217; newest family member on festive outing with Firm<\/a><\/span><\/span><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_12a01e\">READ MORE<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\"><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/royals\/living-nostradamus-claims-truce-within-36467921\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36467921\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" tabindex=\"0\">&#8216;Living Nostradamus&#8217; claims truce within the Royal Family will come from William and Kate&#8217;s children<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36454373\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36454373\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.78\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36454373.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_EMB-Chris-Wild12291JPG.jpg\" alt=\"Princess Kate and Princess Charlotte\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36454373.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/1_EMB-Chris-Wild12291JPG.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36454373.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/1_EMB-Chris-Wild12291JPG.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36454373.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_EMB-Chris-Wild12291JPG.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageEmbed_fig-caption__qotOK\"><span class=\"ImageEmbed_camera-style__Qjeby\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_209_94274)\"><path opacity=\"0.16\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M14 4H2V10.6667C2 11.403 2.59695 12 3.33333 12H12.6667C13.403 12 14 11.403 14 10.6667V4ZM8 10C9.10457 10 10 9.10457 10 8C10 6.89543 9.10457 6 8 6C6.89543 6 6 6.89543 6 8C6 9.10457 6.89543 10 8 10Z\" fill=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\"\/><path d=\"M2 3.33331H14V11.3333C14 12.0697 13.403 12.6666 12.6667 12.6666H3.33333C2.59695 12.6666 2 12.0697 2 11.3333V3.33331Z\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"2\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M11.3332 1.33331L12.6665 1.33331\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/g><defs><clippath id=\"clip0_209_94274\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"white\"\/><\/clippath><\/defs><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-title__FSINC\">Kate and Charlotte performed a piano duet for Kate&#8217;s annual Christmas service<\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-credit__uNiU6\">(Image: Kensington Palace)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He told <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/bbc\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\">BBC<\/a> Breakfast: \u201cI&#8217;d had a chat with the princess earlier in the year and I knew she enjoyed playing this piece of music with family. It was a big surprise to be invited to Windsor Castle just last week and hear it performed by a pair of princesses. I didn&#8217;t need to give any direction, they were so good.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He added: \u201cPerforming in front of a film crew and the person who wrote the music is a nerve-wracking thing for anybody, I&#8217;m sure. They played it several times and then they asked me to have a wee go as well and I gave a few pointers. But I didn&#8217;t need to. I think I was there as a cheerleader.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He went on to describe Charlotte as \u201cvery confident\u201d, adding: \u201cShe played it really well. She plays it so beautifully.\u201d Cooper explained that the music was originally written for his mother &#8211; also called Charlotte &#8211; and is about motherhood, giving the Princesses performance extra poignancy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He said: \u201cThis is a wonderful coincidence, it&#8217;s about how we see our parents in our children&#8217;s eyes, but then when you look at your mother and you look at granny, you see your children. It&#8217;s about that sort of full circle moment and it&#8217;s about motherhood.\u201d<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36455560\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36455560\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.81\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36455560.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_AHP_CHP_38812JPG.jpg\" alt=\"Princess Kate and Princess Charlotte\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36455560.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/1_AHP_CHP_38812JPG.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36455560.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/1_AHP_CHP_38812JPG.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36455560.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_AHP_CHP_38812JPG.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageEmbed_fig-caption__qotOK\"><span class=\"ImageEmbed_camera-style__Qjeby\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_209_94274)\"><path opacity=\"0.16\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M14 4H2V10.6667C2 11.403 2.59695 12 3.33333 12H12.6667C13.403 12 14 11.403 14 10.6667V4ZM8 10C9.10457 10 10 9.10457 10 8C10 6.89543 9.10457 6 8 6C6.89543 6 6 6.89543 6 8C6 9.10457 6.89543 10 8 10Z\" fill=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\"\/><path d=\"M2 3.33331H14V11.3333C14 12.0697 13.403 12.6666 12.6667 12.6666H3.33333C2.59695 12.6666 2 12.0697 2 11.3333V3.33331Z\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"2\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M11.3332 1.33331L12.6665 1.33331\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/g><defs><clippath id=\"clip0_209_94274\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"white\"\/><\/clippath><\/defs><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-title__FSINC\">The composer of the song said their performance was perfect<\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-credit__uNiU6\">(Image: ITV)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Kate and Charlotte\u2019s piano duet aired on Christmas Eve during the fifth annual Together at Christmas concert, which took place in Westminster Abbey in early December. The service has become a mainstay of the <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/royals\/\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\">royal family<\/a> \u2019s calendar, inviting hundreds of community heroes to celebrate their efforts throughout the year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">As footage of Kate and Charlotte was shown, the Princess of Wales read a personally penned letter that was given to guests at the Abbey. She said: \u201cAt its heart, Christmas speaks of love taking form in the simplest, most human ways. Not in sentimental or grand gestures, but gentle ones. A moment of listening, a word of comfort, a friendly conversation, a helping hand, presence.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cThese simple acts of care might seem small, but they contribute to the beautiful tapestry of life to which we all belong. As the year draws to a close, I hope this season brings you moments of peace and clarity and that you too feel surrounded by the same love and care that you offer so freely. Thank you for the warmth you have given and the kindness you have shown and the quiet, constant light you bring to others. Wishing you a very happy Christmas.\u201d<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36454336\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36454336\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.78\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36454336.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_EMB-Chris-Wild12293JPG.jpg\" alt=\"Princess Kate and Princess Charlotte\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36454336.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/1_EMB-Chris-Wild12293JPG.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36454336.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/1_EMB-Chris-Wild12293JPG.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36454336.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_EMB-Chris-Wild12293JPG.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageEmbed_fig-caption__qotOK\"><span class=\"ImageEmbed_camera-style__Qjeby\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_209_94274)\"><path opacity=\"0.16\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M14 4H2V10.6667C2 11.403 2.59695 12 3.33333 12H12.6667C13.403 12 14 11.403 14 10.6667V4ZM8 10C9.10457 10 10 9.10457 10 8C10 6.89543 9.10457 6 8 6C6.89543 6 6 6.89543 6 8C6 9.10457 6.89543 10 8 10Z\" fill=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\"\/><path d=\"M2 3.33331H14V11.3333C14 12.0697 13.403 12.6666 12.6667 12.6666H3.33333C2.59695 12.6666 2 12.0697 2 11.3333V3.33331Z\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"2\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M11.3332 1.33331L12.6665 1.33331\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/g><defs><clippath id=\"clip0_209_94274\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"white\"\/><\/clippath><\/defs><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-title__FSINC\">It was the second time Kate has played piano during the annual concert<\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-credit__uNiU6\">(Image: Kensington Palace)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The Princess of Wales first demonstrated her musical talents on Christmas Eve in 2021, where she accompanied Tom Walker on the piano as he performed his song &#8216;For Those Who Can&#8217;t Be Here&#8217; during the programme.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/tv\/tv-news\/kate-middleton-princess-charlotte-fans-36454173\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\">Royal fans were delighted <\/a>at Charlotte\u2019s inclusion for the duet, with dozens of viewers taking to social media to express their joy over the young royal\u2019s musical talents.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"Factbox_factbox-container__hSMOa\" id=\"factbox\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Entering Factbox content\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"33887216\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"factbox\" data-testid=\"factbox\">\n<h3 class=\"HeadingThree_heading-three__PBHLs Factbox_heading-three__NXU52 __className_e10e47\">Get the inside scoop on the monarchy with Mirror Royal<\/h3>\n<div class=\"Factbox_content__xdMV8\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">WHATSAPP GROUP: <\/strong>Be first to get the biggest royal bombshells and exclusives to your phone by joining our <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/crnch.it\/tDbwIMkd\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\">Royal WhatsApp here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. 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