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It’s a big year for Samling as in 2026 we celebrate our 30th birthday. We are recognised nationally and internationally for our expertise in the training of young classical singers and pianists and our work is most often described by them as transformational and life-changing.
As part of our 30th anniversary celebrations, we are delighted that Samling Artists soprano Louise Alder and pianist James Baillieu have accepted an invitation to become Patrons of Samling Institute.
The word ‘Samling’ is a Norse word that means ‘gathering’ or ‘collective’ and the name still sums up exactly what we do. For thirty years, we have brought together talented young artists, expert leaders and audiences who are united by the unswerving commitment to excellence that underpins all our programmes.
We welcomed this year’s cohort of thirty Samling Academy Singers for six days of classes and workshops hosted by The Glasshouse and Durham University and directed by Caroline Dowdle
Our final news round-up of 2025 looks at Kitty Whately's projects championing Rebecca Clarke's music. There are Samling voices on the big screen, awards, opera news and, if you're looking for last minute Christmas presents, we have the latest releases featuring Samling Artists.
A special focus on the six artists who take part in our Samling Artist Showcase at Wigmore Hall, a debut disc from Nick Pritchard and Ian Tindale, Samling Artists in the North East and more news.
Louise Alder becomes the first Samling Artist to headline Last Night of the Proms; Neil Balfour and Sid Ramchander take up their Samling and Song residency; BBC Music Magazine feature Kitty Whately on their cover CD; and our usual round up of new recordings and news.
This summer’s Samling Academy Opera Dido and Aeneas showed yet again that when you invest in young people, the results can be astonishing. Many of the cast will be continuing their Academy journey with us in October along with new singers from schools and universities across the North East. Read more in the cover story of our Autumn newsletter.
Our summer Samling Artist Programme residency ended with a public masterclass on a sunny Saturday afternoon, led by Véronique Gens, Susan Manoff and James Garnon, with staff pianist Samling Artist Ian Tindale.
Our Samling Academy Opera production of Dido and Aeneas combined homegrown talent and international excellence – and showed why the North East is the place to be for young classical singers.