We know that for musicians the impact of COVID-19 has been severe, with concerts and festivals cancelled, and other sources of funding sometimes not available or oversubscribed. Our supported postgraduate students and Recital Scheme artists have had to make many adjustments but the music colleges are providing tremendous support online and, thankfully, we can report that […]
Flautist Mark Taylor and harpist Gabriella Jones visited Witney Community Hospital in Oxfordshire to engage the patients with a wonderful afternoon of classical music. This outreach event enabled Mark to visit the day ward and perform popular classics. Mark brought with him a variety of instruments to play; inviting the patients and nurses to participate! […]
Imogen Cooper studied in Paris, London and Vienna and went on to establish an international reputation as a pianist of great virtuosity. Imogen is particularly highly regarded for her interpretations of the Classical and Romantic repertoire but is also a supporter of new music and has premiered works at the Cheltenham International Festival. Imogen has […]
We are thrilled to announce the names of the members of the LSSO who have been selected to be the LSSO Munster Trust Scholars for 2020. They are: Sebastian Flore – piano: Mina Hobson-Mazur – viola: Lydienne Horsford – double bass: Ishmael Human – trumpet: Leon Human – violin: Thatthep Kantangkul – cello: Minsuk Shim – viola: Zozi Sookanadenchetty – violin The […]
the New “New Manchester “Manchester School”” – a collective of composers and performers whose aim is to present an exciting, expressive and thought-provoking performance integrating classical and contemporary styles of music to produce original music http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZSfJ0F2pcg This quartet of trumpet, saxophone, piano and electronics are passionate about their music and tailor each programme according to their […]
Meera Maharaj (flute) has been a beneficiary of two Munster Trust Awards and is now on the Countess of Munster Trust Recital Scheme. Meera is hugely passionate about reaching out to people through music in both learning and therapeutic environments. Meera works on behalf of Live Music Now, an organisation which selects professional musicians to perform […]
The Countess of Munster Musical Trust offer professional performance opportunities to artists who are beneficiaries of an award from the Trust. These artists are chosen for their outstanding musicianship, and are on the threshold of an exceptional career in their chosen discipline. The Recital Scheme provides wonderful opportunities for our artists to work with music […]
Dan Shao (flute) has accepted a position with the Philharmonia Orchestra as an Associate Member. This position will be for one year. The Philharmonia founded in 1945 is based at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall. Dan is currently an artist on The Countess of Munster Musical Trust Recital Scheme and is very much looking […]
Samantha Clarke (soprano) and Claire Barnett-Jones (mezzo soprano) have been jointly awarded Second Prize at the Grange Festival International Singing Competition. They will each receive £3,750, and the chance to perform a role in a future edition of the Grange Festival. Both these artists are previous recipients of an award from The Countess of Munster Musical Trust.
We would like to say a huge congratulations to the Mithras Trio (Dominic Degavino, Ionel Manciu and Leo Popplewell) on winning the 10th Trondheim International Chamber Music competition. Their prize includes 15,000 euros and a number of festival engagements. The Trio are currently on The Countess of Munster Musical Trust Recital Scheme.