‘Responding to what is changing around me is what I like the most’ You’d be forgiven for thinking that the great-grand-niece of Francis Poulenc, one of France’s greatest 20th-century composers, was destined to have a life in the arts. However,

‘Singing is a Lifetime Lesson’ Baritone Konstantin Krimmel is a self-confessed outdoorsman, equally at home on the concert stage as hiking in the woods. Growing up in Ulm, in southern Germany, his early promise as a singer was accompanied by

‘Following an Instinct’ Lithuanian mezzo-soprano Justina Gringytė has garnered praise for her ‘knockout technique’ (The Times) and ‘thunderously powerful voice’ (Daily Telegraph). She has performed on stages across the UK, Lithuania, Russia, Italy, Portugal and Korea, including at the opening

Artistry and Heart and Soul One might think that an opera singer with an international career spanning three decades and several continents was immersed in the world of classical music from the very beginning. Not so with Irish soprano Ailish

Searching for the ‘Multiplicity of Meaning in Music’ Joni Mitchell, the Smiths, Bach, Handel and Hammerstein: just a few of the influences that shaped rising star countertenor Hugh Cutting’s early musical experiences. Hugh was the first countertenor to win the

‘A Musical Hope That Endures Through Everything’ American tenor Michael Spyres’ formidable career has taken him all over the globe, performing over 83 roles in 73 operas. His star-studded list of collaborators and jam-packed concert schedule keep him busy with

“Consistency is the Key to Confidence” A tenor of ‘thrilling vocalism’ (The Stage) and ‘technical perfection’ (The Arts Desk), SeokJong Baek has quickly made a name for himself as one of the most accomplished young singers of his generation. Turandot:

‘We Have To Embrace Our Own Route And Do What Seems Right’ Described as ‘radiant’ [The Times] and with a ‘freshness of tone, superb control and subtle sensuality’ [The Guardian], British soprano Carolyn Sampson has achieved international acclaim from the