English Symphony Orchestra
The English Symphony Orchestra, the International Orchestra of Elgar Country, was founded by conductor William Boughton as the English String Orchestra in 1978. It soon earned an international reputation for performances of English music, made over fifty recordings and began touring regularly in Europe. Over time, the orchestra’s repertoire expanded …
Sarah Beth Briggs (piano)
Pianist Sarah Beth Briggs – an artist of extraordinary magnetism (Daily Telegraph) – is a leading recitalist, concerto soloist, and chamber musician. A long-standing pupil of the late Denis Matthews, she gained a Hindemith Scholarship to study chamber music in Switzerland with celebrated violist, Bruno Giuranna, and remained in Lausanne for further …
Olivia Sham
Pianist Olivia Sham performs on both modern and historical pianos, with a particular interest in nineteenth-century historical instruments and repertoire. Born in Australia, Olivia completed a Bachelor of Music at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music (The University of Sydney) on a scholarship of Outstanding Academic Achievement and Merit, where she …
Voice
Emily Burn – Victoria Couper – Clemmie Franks Voice, the unique female vocal trio, explores repertoire that is diverse while being complementary, performing works by Hildegard of Bingen and other early masters; traditional songs and arrangements from around the world; and newly commissioned compositions. Voice is a regular collaborator with …
Amanda Forsythe (soprano)
Soprano Amanda Forsythe enjoys bringing virtuoso artistry tomajor stages on both sides of the Atlantic. Praised as “simply dazzling” (New York Times), she has appeared repeatedly at such venues as the Royal Opera House at Covent Garden and the Rossini Festival in Italy. She is a frequent soloist with the Boston …
