Soprano Barbara Frittoli brings Italian operatic star power to the Samling Artist Programme, joining pianist Caroline Dowdle and actor James Garnon who bring their ever-popular mix of expertise and playfulness. Our eight new Samling Artists will be spending an intensive week working with Barbara, Caroline and James. You are invited to an exclusive look behind the scenes of classical music in this afternoon public Masterclass.

Samling Artists

Beatriz Volante soprano
Rebecca Leggett mezzo-soprano
Ellen Pearson mezzo-soprano
Sebastian Hill tenor
Hector Bloggs baritone
Michael Ronan bass-baritone
Pierre-Nicolas Columbat piano
Gracie Francis piano
With staff pianist Samling Artist Jo Ramadan

Tickets include tea and home-made cakes with the leaders in the beautiful public reception rooms of Marchmont House.

Transport to Marchmont

A return bus service will be available from Berwick-upon-Tweed station, connecting with trains from Newcastle and Edinburgh and can be booked with your ticket.

Transport timings:

Depart Berwick-upon-Tweed station 12.30
Meeting trains arriving 12.26 from Edinburgh and 12.21 from Newcastle

Return service connects with trains leaving 17.43 to Edinburgh and 17.50 to Newcastle