Friday 2 May 2014


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Summer 2014

OPERA STUDY DAYS

Bellini             -                                                                                   19th June 2014
                                                                                                            10am – 3.30pm
The study day will focus on the life and operas of Vincenzo Bellini.
A full day of lectures and performances with expert lecturers and opera singers.
We are delighted that Nelly Miricioiu will lecture, perform and give a masterclass for emerging young opera singers during the afternoon.

Lecturers:  Nelly Miricioiu www.nellymiricioiu.com – renowned international diva
                  Sarah Lenton – published opera historian; Radio 3 broadcaster;
                  lecturer  ROH, ENO
                  Robert Hugill  www.planethugill.com

Pianist:       Philip Mountford
Singers:      Hanna-Liisa Kirchin, others TBC

Venue:        Cadogan Hall
                   Sloane Terrace
                   London SW1

Fee:            £150 (lunch included)
                  Concessions available.
                  £15 for music students.

Booking:  By bacs transfer or cheque to Masterclass & Co. Partners
                Divas & Scholars, 15 Markham SquareLondon SW3 4UY
                Or contact Lucy.woodruff@masterclasscompany.co.uk  / 07880 640863



HISTORY OF OPERA CHAMPAGNE EVENINGS (Part II)

Evenings begin with a champagne reception.  Lectures & live operatic performances.
6.30pm – 8.30pm

Venue: Markham SquareChelseaLondon SW3

Price per evening: £75 (or £60 if course booked)

Weber, Der Freischutz and German Romanticism                       - 29th April 2014

Lecturer:      Matthew Taylor www.matthewtaylor-composer.com

Pianist:         TBC
Singers:         Joanne Watson (soprano)
                     Iuno Connolly (soprano)


Verdi, La Traviata                                                                            - 7th May 2014

Lecturer:       Dr Carola Darwin (soprano and opera historian)

Pianist:          Christian Dawson
Singers:         Tanya Hurst (soprano)
                     Elgan Llyr Thomas (tenor)


Wagner, The Ring                                                                            - 13th May 2014

Lecturer:       Richard Peirson (senior opera coach/ repetiteur English National Opera)
Singer:          Rachel Nicholls (soprano)


Bizet, Carmen                                                                                    - 11th June 2014

Lecturer:       Sandy Burnett www.sandyburnett.com                        
Pianist:          Christian Dawson
Singer:          TBC


Booking:  By bacs transfer or cheque to Masterclass & Co. Partners
                 Divas & Scholars, 15 Markham SquareLondon SW3 4UY
                 Or contact Lucy.woodruff@masterclasscompany.co.uk  / 07880 640863
                 www.divasandscholars.com

Iuno Connolly



Rachel Nicholls

Nelly Miricioiu
Hanna-Liisa Kirchin





Carola Darwin

Sandy Burnett
Christian Dawson
Richard Peirson
Elgan L. Thomas