Samling in Masterclass at Marchmont House, Greenlaw on Saturday 8th March 2025

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Samling in Masterclass

Add to my Calendar 08-03-2025 13:30 08-03-2025 15:30 36 Samling in Masterclass Discover how musicians bridge the gap between technical excellence and true artistry in this afternoon of discovery and insight. From the world's greatest stages and in roles from Handel and Bach to heavyweight roles in Verdi and Wagner, the illustrious British baritone Christopher Purves joins the Samling Artist Programme for the first time. He is joined by Simon Lepper, who brings the pianist’s perspective to the art of song and actor James Garnon with his special focus on living inside the text. You’ll see how singers and pianists work together as a team; pick up valuable tips for any role that requires persuasive communication and you’ll hear stars of the future refining their artistry in a lively programme of song and opera. The young artists taking part this afternoon are at the start of promising international careers and have been selected for the Samling Artist Programme after a highly competitive audition process. This public event comes at the end of an intensive residential week, during which the artists have been challenged and stretched to take their artistry to new levels, making this a masterclass like no other. The ticket price includes tea and home made cakes with the artists and leaders during the interval in the beautiful public rooms at Marchmont House. Return transport from Berwick-upon-Tweed station to Marchmont House can be booked with your ticket at a cost of £15. Marchmont House, Greenlaw DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Marchmont House
Marchmont House
Greenlaw
Berwickshire
TD10 6YL
Scotland

Saturday 8th March 2025
1:30 PM

Programme

Various – Song and opera repertoire

Performers

Christopher Purves – Masterclass leader
Simon Lepper – Masterclass leader
James Garnon – Masterclass leader
Jessica Lawley – soprano
Angelina Dorlin-Barlow – mezzo-soprano
Lea Shaw – mezzo-soprano
Matthias Daehling – countertenor
Charles Cunliffe – baritone
Joshua McCullough – Bass
George Ireland – piano
Harry Rylance – piano

Samling Institute for Young Artists

Programme Note

Discover how musicians bridge the gap between technical excellence and true artistry in this afternoon of discovery and insight.

From the world's greatest stages and in roles from Handel and Bach to heavyweight roles in Verdi and Wagner, the illustrious British baritone Christopher Purves joins the Samling Artist Programme for the first time. He is joined by Simon Lepper, who brings the pianist’s perspective to the art of song and actor James Garnon with his special focus on living inside the text.

You’ll see how singers and pianists work together as a team; pick up valuable tips for any role that requires persuasive communication and you’ll hear stars of the future refining their artistry in a lively programme of song and opera.

The young artists taking part this afternoon are at the start of promising international careers and have been selected for the Samling Artist Programme after a highly competitive audition process. This public event comes at the end of an intensive residential week, during which the artists have been challenged and stretched to take their artistry to new levels, making this a masterclass like no other.

The ticket price includes tea and home made cakes with the artists and leaders during the interval in the beautiful public rooms at Marchmont House.

Return transport from Berwick-upon-Tweed station to Marchmont House can be booked with your ticket at a cost of £15.

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