Samling Artist Programme Masterclass

Marchmont Houseis an imposing 'Grade A' listed Palladian mansion built in 1750 and contains some of the finest Georgian and Arts & Crafts interiors in Scotland.Situated at the heart of the Marchmont Estate near Greenlaw in theScottish Borders, the house is only open to the public for alimited number of dayseach year, for tours and special events.It was awarded the2018 Historic Houses/Sotheby's Awardfor the recently completed seven-year restoration, which was described by the jury as "stunning".The goal is now to bring the house alive as'a home to Makers and Creators', celebrating innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship.Visitmarchmonthouse.comfor more information.

Marchmont House - a home to Makers & Creators

An afternoon concert, a rare opportunity to hear six young singers and two pianists 'in Masterclass' in Marchmont's magnificent Music Room.

Marchmont House

<h2>THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT</h2><h3>Please join the waitlist to register interest in any returns. Thank you.</h3>_____________________________________________________________What makes a great artist? Find out from the renowned mezzo-soprano, Joan Rodgers CBE conductor Paul-Emmanuel Thomas, pianist Joseph Middleton and actor James Garnon as they share their perspectives and insights with eight rising stars of classical music.Tickets include tea/coffee and cakes at the interval.

ABOUT THE MASTERCLASSThe six singers and two pianists who you will see in this unique afternoon have spent an intensive residential week at Marchmont House, refining every aspect of their artistry with the celebrated Samling Artist Programme. The masterclass will include a lively and varied mixture of song and opera, giving you the opportunity to see what goes into making a good performance world-class.<aside>Below: Samling Masterclass at Marchmont, February 2022 by Mark Pinder</aside>

EVENT TIMING<ul>13:10 - DOORS OPEN13:30 - WELCOME &amp; INTRODUCTION13:35 - MASTERCLASS BEGINS* - 3x 25 min14:50 - TEA/COFFEE &amp; CAKES SERVED IN THE SALOON15:20 - MASTERCLASS RESUMES - 3x 25 min 16:40 - MASTERCLASS ENDS</ul>THE SAMLING ARTISTSDaniela Popescu sopranoEmilia Utter Mangsbo sopranoAnnabel Kennedy mezzo-sopranoHarry Grigg tenorArthur Bruce baritoneJamie Woollard bassIlan Kurtser pianoKrystal Tunnicliffe piano<aside>The running order and repertoire will be announced the day before the event.</aside>

_________________________________________________________ABOUT THE MUSIC ROOM AT MARCHMONTAn extension of our dream to make Marchmont a ‘Home to Makers &amp; Creators’, our Creative Spaces initiative sees us playing host to The Samling Institute for a second week-long resedency in 2021, of which this Masterclass is the culmination.Our grandest ‘Creative Space’ the magnificent Arts &amp; Crafts oak-panelled ‘gem’ was designed by Sir Robert Lorimer. The finest room at Marchmont replete with its newly restored pipe organ - a wonderful space to listen to music, to host talks, or hold events celebrating creativity and be inspired by the sheer beauty of the room.

<h3>"It was a pleasure to welcome these eight supremely talented young musicians and the distinguished team of leaders, who filled Marchmont House with music. We’re immensely excited about our future plans with Samling Institute as part of our dream to make a home to makers and creators, so we’re looking forward to the next stages in our partnership."</h3>Hugo Burge, Director, Marchmont Farms Limited about the July 2021 Masterclass event.

THE LEADERSJoan Rodgers CBE (replacing the previously advertised Dame Sarah Connolly)Joan has appeared at at all the major UK opera houses as well as in Paris, Munich, Brussels, Amsterdam and Vienna and the Metropolitan Opera, New York, working with the world’s leading conductors, including Solti, Barenboim, Mehta, Harnoncourt, Mackerras, Ashkenazy, Salonen and Rattle. Her many recordings include albums of songs by Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Wolf, Fauré and Mozart and the three Mozart Da Ponte operas with Daniel Barenboim and the Berlin Philharmonic.Paul-Emmanuel ThomasPaul-Emmanuel Thomas is at the forefront of a new generation of French entrepreneurial conductors. Appointed in 2010 as Music Director of the Classica Italiana Orchestra in Turin, in 2012 he became Artistic Director of the Menton Music Festival (France) and Chief Guest conductor of the Orchestra Filarmonica del Piemonte. He conducted Samling Institute’s ‘Night at the Italian Opera’ gala concert in Sage Gateshead with Royal Northern Sinfonia in 2019 and now returns to lead the Samling Artist Programme for the first time.Samling Artist Joseph MiddletonPianist Joseph Middleton specialises in the art of song accompaniment and chamber music and regularly collaborates on concert stages and recordings with the world’s greatest singers. His fast growing discography has won him a Diapason D’or, Edison Award and Prix Caecilia as well as numerous Gramophone and BBC Music Magazine Award nominations. He is Director of Leeds Lieder, Musician in Residence at Pembroke College, Cambridge and a Fellow and Professor at the Royal Academy of Music. He was the first accompanist to win the Royal Philharmonic Society’s Young Artist Award.James GarnonActor James Garnon is a Globe Associate Artist and has appeared in over 20 productions at Shakespeare’s Globe. He has also frequently acted for the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Old Vic and Almeida and was a founder member of The Factory Theatre Company. He is a member of the Higher Education Faculty for whom he has taught both actors and directors and regularly works as a masterclass leader.Jo Ramadan, Samling Artist Staff PianistPianist Jo Ramadan is accompanist and professor of vocal repertoire and the Royal College of Music. He is Assistant Conductor and pianist with The Mozartists and has recently been Assistant Conductor at Drottningholm Festival for Handel Ariodante and at Grange Festival for Britten A Midsummer Night’s Dream. He is also a conductor and tutor at Oxenfoord International Summer School. He regularly works with Samling Institute, most recently as Music Director for Samling Academy summer concerts.

A trailer for the Masterclass events filmed at Marchmont in July 2021 which are available on YouTube

SEATINGPlease note all seating is unreserved, so please arrive in good time.LATECOMERSLatecomers will only be admitted at a suitable break in the programme.TRANSFER FROM BERWICK-UPON-TWEEDWe are offering a return transfer for concert ticket holders to leave Berwick-upon Tweed railway station at 12:45 and will meet the LNER train from London, Newcastle and York and then return after the concert in good time to meet the 18:16 departure.This service may also be used by non-rail travelllers. All 'Add-on' tickets must be booked in advance.COVID-19 NOTICE &amp; REFUND POLICYWe would like to remind you of the current advice from the <a href="https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Scottish Government </a>on the matter:All covid rules and restrictions have been lifted in Scotland, but the virus has not gone away. Our normal cancellation period is 7 days in advance. Please note that Eventbrite fees are non-refundable however we will happily offer a refund or a credit for a later date for Covid related issues, please do get in touch.Should we cancel the event for any reason you will receive a complete refund.

<h3>"The opportunity to spend a week working with and learning from such incredible artists was already a privilege, but to do it in the peace of such beautiful surroundings really made this programme beyond special."</h3>Samling Artist tenor Michael Bell, about the July 2021 Samling Artist Programme

ABOUT THE SAMLING INSTITUTEThe Northumberland-based <a href="https://www.samling.org.uk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Samling Institute for Young Artists</a> is widely recognised as a leading global authority in the training of young voices. Since 1996, we have nurtured and inspired hundreds of young singers and pianists setting them on the road to success through programmes led by world-renowned opera singers, song specialists, accompanists, coaches and actors.
Samling Artist Programme provides intensive residential masterclass weeks, performance and professional development opportunities to early-career singers and piano accompanists. It offers a crucial bridge at what for many can be a difficult and insecure period between formal education and professional life. 
There are now 358 Samling Artists, from every continent, many of whom have subsequently forged impressive international careers. Frequently our Samling Artists tell us that their experience with us is often the most enduring, formative and transformative training they have received.

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