The first residential week of our anniversary year illustrated the virtuous circle of musical excellence that drives our work: Samling Artist Anna Stéphany returned to lead the programme she once benefitted from in 2005, alongside Malcolm Martineau who has been with us from the
very beginning and the line-up of new Samling Artists included former Academy Singer Philippe Durrant. We were also delighted to welcome a new voice, as acclaimed film and TV actor Adrian Lester joined us. A large and enthusiastic audience at our public masterclass were treated to operatic fireworks by Handel and Mozart and songs by Schubert, Santoliquido and Elgar and insights on performance from our leaders. They also enjoyed meeting the artists and leaders over tea and cake in the beautiful public rooms at Marchmont House.
Introducing our new Samling Artists: soprano Eyra Norman, mezzo-sopranos Caitlin Mackenzie and Louisa Stuart-Smith, countertenor Zheng Jiang, tenor Philippe Durrant, baritone Sonny Fielding and pianists Alfred Fardell and George Herbert.
All photos (c) Mark Pinder
