Led by German baritone Olaf Bär, mezzo-soprano Ann Murray DBE, pianist Caroline Dowdle and Italian vocal coach Valentina di Taranto.

Samling Artists:

Kiandra Howarth soprano
Katie Lowe soprano
Rowan Pierce soprano
Angharad Lyddon mezzo-soprano
Romanas Kudriašovas baritone
Christopher Nairne baritone
Finnegan Downie Dear piano
Jonathan Ware piano

To be a classical singer is straightforward: all you need is the strength of an athlete, a top actor’s timing, a dancer’s grace, impeccable foreign languages – oh, and flawless control of your voice. The culmination of the latest Samling Artist Programme, this Masterclass and Concert event takes you behind the scenes to show how classical stars are born. Eight young professionals are put through their paces by world-class artists, before showing in concert how they’ve learned from the masters.

Tickets: £15 (for both masterclass and concert)/ concessions £13 / students £5

Available from Sage Gateshead

T: 0191 443 4661 or visit www.sagegateshead.com