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January 16, 2023
Several years later than planned, my next concert will be the magnificent Verdi Requiem, together with the City of London Choir and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Hilary Davan Wetton at London's Barbican Centre.
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August 6, 2022
I'm delighted to announce the release of this disc, recorded at Wyastone studio on the English/Welsh border during lockdown, which has been a true labour of love.
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March 8, 2022
I'm so looking forward to singing at Snape Maltings Concert Hall on 23 April - place of my first major musical experiences with Suffolk Youth Orchestra and Suffolk Jubilee Choir, the experiences that inspired me to choose music as a career, but also, the venue for some of the performances that have shaped my career.
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October 13, 2021
In a few days time I have the profound honour of singing Elgar's Sea Pictures for a concert celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the London branch of the Elgar Society. And on top that, Dame Janet Baker, whose recording of this piece remains, in my opinion, the peerless interpretation, will be in the audience to receive the Elgar Medal! The concert will be conducted by the current holder of the Elgar Medal and longtime friend, Adrian Brown.
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March 23, 2021
Tune in for the live broadcast of Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra's latest poscast in this series, hosted by Richard Egarr. I'll be contributing 2 arias from Handel's Joseph & his Brethren, recorded in myhome, beautifully accompanied remotely by Laurence Cummings. The podcast will be broadcast live at 11am Pacific Daylight Time on Thursday 25 March and afterwards, be available to watch on YouTube. Click here to register to view
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March 23, 2021
This Friday, I'll be performing Pergolesi's seminal work, Stabat Mater at St James's Roman Catholic Church, Spanish Place, in London, as part of a meditative Service based upon the stations of the Cross. I'll be joined by soprano, Philippa Boyle and conducted by Director of Music, Iestyn Evans. Listen live or tune in later to view on YouTube by following this link.
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March 8, 2021
I'm looking forward to revisiting two arias from Handel's 'Joseph and his Brethren' as part of Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra's Jews and Music Online series. I performed and recorded the title role with the orchestra, conducted by Nicholas McGegan, back in 2017, so I'm delighted to have the opportunity to return to it with fresh eyes and voice! More details to follow shortly.
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February 14, 2021
Recorded in August 2019 at Snape Maltings, this disc celebrating Stephen's Dodgson's Suffolk-themed opera, Margaret Catchpole - Two worlds apart has just been released on the Naxos label. As a Suffolk girl myself, the exploration of this legend has actually enhanced my appreciation of my home county, especially when looking at the Cobbold family's life in Ipswich, where I was born. I play Mrs Cobbold, Margaret's loyal and long-suffering employer. We had a lot of fun working on this project, which I hope can be heard in this debut recording. Click here to visit Amazon.
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November 29, 2020
I'm very grateful to Folk Features magazine to be featured as their lead story - YOUR YEAR. And what a year it's been. Read my thoughts by visiting the Folk Features webpage.
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September 27, 2020
Finding a way to continue to perform has been one of the major challenges of the pandemic. I've been working with Daniel Norman of Positive Note films to find a way to bring live musicmaking back into view. I'm excited to announce that my programme, 'A Voice of One's Own' will be premiered on October 30th as part of a series of films featuring international musicians including The Gesualdo Six, the Mitsu Trio and Roderick Williams.
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