|
|
|
ALUMNI NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE
We know this is just a fraction of news from our alumni around the world. In order that we can keep this up to date, please add your own news, or tag us on social so that we can share, or contact us directly and we can post on your behalf.
Violinist Marie-Sophie Baumgartner has earned a Fritz-Gerber-Stiftung scholarship
Wednesday, 26 January 2022Congratulations to former pupil Marie-Sophie who has earned a Fritz-Gerber-Stiftung scholarship!
The Fritz-Gerber-Stiftung...
The Fritz-Gerber-Stiftung...
Chamber Music Scotland announces Esther Swift as their Embedded Musician for the SOUTH (Dumfries & Galloway)!
Monday, 24 January 2022Congratulations to alumna Esther Swift! Esther is a harpist, composer, and singer recognised internationally for her contribution to the pedal harp, her...
Chamber Music Scotland announces Duncan Strachan as their Embedded Musician for the NORTH (Highlands & Islands)!
Tuesday, 18 January 2022Cellist and composer Duncan Strachan performs internationally as a chamber musician, as the cellist of the Maxwell Quartet, an ensemble which he founded...
We are thrilled that Steven Osborne was awarded an OBE in the Queen's New Year Honours List
Saturday, 1 January 2022 Congratulations to Steven Osborne on the award of his OBE in the New Year's Honours list for services to music, recognising the huge contribution...
Ryan Corbett Wins 69th ROSL
Friday, 10 December 2021In November 2021 alumnus Ryan Corbett won the Gold Medal and first prize of the ROSL Annual Music Competition and prizemoney of £20,000. He is the...
Scottish smallpiper Brìghde Chaimbeul opens COP26
Thursday, 18 November 2021Scottish smallpiper Brìghde Chaimbeul was invited to open the World Leaders’ Summit of COP 26 which was held in Glasgow in November. Brìghde...
Connaught Brass chosen as one of the 2021 City Music Foundation Artists!
Thursday, 18 November 2021Connaught Brass have been chosen to be one of eleven City Music Foundations Artists for 2021, a two-year professional and artistic programme for young...
The Castalian String Quartet make their Seattle debut!
Thursday, 18 November 2021The Castalian String Quartet made their Seattle debut in November playing Mozart K590 String Quartet and Mendelssohn String Quartet in F minor. You can...
Alex Laing will be joining Wells Cathedral School as the new Director of Music
Thursday, 18 November 2021The Governors and Head Master of Wells Cathedral School are delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Alex Laing as the new Director of Music. The role...
5* from the Daily Telegraph for Steven Osborne's performance with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Thursday, 18 November 20215* from the Daily Telegraph for Steven Osborne’s performance with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra with new Principal Guest Conductor, Mark Wigglesworth....
Catriona Price and Emily Davis launch kickstarter campaign for Thirteen North
Monday, 25 October 2021Catriona Price (alumna) and Emily Davis join forces to launch a kickstarter campaign for a new String Ensemble for Scotland, Thirteen North.
Connaught Brass reach final in Royal Overseas League Annual Competition
Tuesday, 19 October 2021Castalian String Quartet debut at Philharmonie Berlin
Monday, 11 October 2021Esther Swift among New Voices commissions as part of Celtic Connections
Friday, 8 October 2021Hugh Mackay at Konzerthaus Dortmund with the Bremer Philharmoniker
Monday, 4 October 2021'Iceland' with Alexander Armstrong
Friday, 1 October 2021Alexander Armstrong has been commissioned by Channel 5 to present a three-part series about Iceland.
Iceland with Alexander Armstrong launches...
Iceland with Alexander Armstrong launches...
Castalian Quartet named as the inaugural Hans Keller String Quartet in Residence at the University of Oxford
Saturday, 25 September 2021The Castalian Quartet has been named the inaugural Hans Keller String Quartet in Residence at the University of Oxford. The initial three-year residency...
Piano faculty member Elena Fischer-Dieskau makes debut at Edinburgh International Festival.
Monday, 30 August 2021Following the release of her new Schumann-Brahms CD recorded by Delphian Records, Elena- Fischer Dieskau made her debut at the Edinburgh International...
Elaine Clark features in RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra's summer programme
Monday, 23 August 2021Elaine Clark, leader of RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra has featured in a summer season of live concert programmes from the stage of Dublin's...
Brìghde Chaimbeul with Aidan O'Rourke
Tuesday, 17 August 2021The second August An Tobar Summer Sessions featured alumna Brìghde Chaimbeul with Argyll musician and member of folk supergroup Lau Aidan O'Rourke,...
Ryan Corbett (accordion) plays with Berliner Symphoniker
Tuesday, 17 August 2021In July Ryan Corbett was invited to play Bach Harpsichord Concerto no. 4 with Berliner Symphoniker and Symeon Ioannidis. Ryan is performing two concerts...
Global Release Date - Lliam Paterson - Say it to the Still World 15 October 2021
Monday, 9 August 2021Watch out for this new recording of alumnus Lliam Paterson's Say it to the Still World, performed by Sean Shibe.
GLOBAL RELEASE DATE: 15 OCTOBER...
GLOBAL RELEASE DATE: 15 OCTOBER...
Mairi Chaimbeul on new record to be released in October
Sunday, 8 August 2021Mairi Chaimbeul has been busy teaching online at the Somerset Harp Festival and also features playing keyboard on a new solo record by Ellie Buckland ...
Faber acquires new landmark alternative history of twentieth-century music by Kate Molleson
Monday, 2 August 2021Faber will publish the as yet untitled work by Kate Molleson in Spring 2022. Head of Faber Social Alexa von Hirschberg acquired World All Languages rights...
Bass-baritone Michael Mofidian performs at the First Night of the Proms.
Friday, 30 July 2021Michael Mofidian, a former pathways pupil of St. Mary's Music School performs at the first night of the Proms.
Click the link above to read...
Click the link above to read...
Aeris Brass performs near Oban
Thursday, 22 July 2021Aeris Brass, featuring alumni Ian Sankey, Adam Crighton, and Martin Lee Thomson have been celebrating the return to live performance with a concert at...
Helen Grime premieres, performances and new recordings
Wednesday, 7 July 2021The FLUX Quartet will give the world premiere performances...
Emily Hoile releases her first CD 'Ballade' Including original music for harp by Alfredo Casella and Albert Zabel.
Wednesday, 9 June 2021The CD also explores keyboard works from Bach to Debussy in new interpretations for the harp. “Lambent, gleaming and shining: highly recommended....
Alumni catch up on university orchestra tour
Wednesday, 9 June 20214 alumni have recently been able to catch up over a 5 day tour of Belgium with King's College London Symphony Orchestra. The student-run orchestra,...
Dopey Monkey's 'FRESHFISH' composed by Martin Thomson has been selected for the Jim and Jamie self creative award.
Saturday, 29 May 2021The winner will be announced at the International Tuba-Euphonium Association...
Alan Benzie interviewed on 'Jazz Nights' - BBC Radio Scotland.
Friday, 28 May 2021Catch up with the latest from Alan in this interview with Tom Bancroft including news on his recent collaboration with fellow alumnus Andrew Robb.
Finn Mannion takes part in Scandinavian Cello School
Saturday, 8 May 2021It's not every day you see cellists performing in cattle byres but this was one of the performances given by the Scandinavian Cello School led by Jacob...
Alexander Armstrong appointed Ambassador of Cathedral Music Trust
Friday, 30 April 2021Congratulations to former chorister Alexander Armstrong who has been appointed Ambassador for the Cathedral Music Trust. Alexander is a well known TV and...
Marie-Sophie forms Duo Larmarosso
Tuesday, 27 April 2021Marie-Sophie Baumgartner (class of 2018, violin) has formed a new duo with Larisa Strelnikova (accordeon). You can see the latest from Duo Larmarosso here...
Hugh Mackay awarded Mozart-Gesellschaft Dortmund scholarship
Tuesday, 27 April 2021We would like to offer our congratulations to former chorister and instrumentalist Hugh Mackay (class of 2017) on being awarded the prestigious Mozart-Gesellschaft...
James Hardie appointed as Music Programmer for Norfolk & Norwich Festival
Thursday, 1 April 2021Former Chorister James Hardie (class of 2012) has recently been appointed as Music Programmer for Norfolk & Norwich Festival.
The festival runs...
The festival runs...
Steven Osborne celebrates 50th birthday at Wigmore Hall
Sunday, 21 March 2021Congratulations to alumnus Steven Osborne (class of 1988) on his recent performance at Wigmore Hall in celebration of his 50th birthday. It was only fitting...
Cellist Oliver Clark from Dyke praised in parliament
Friday, 15 January 2021Alumnus Oliver Dyke has been praised in parliament for organising a virtual performance of Silent Night. Cellist Oliver (22) arranged a video conference...
Anna Michels returns to Keyboard Department
Monday, 11 January 2021We are delighted to welcome former pupil Anna Michels (class of 2016) as the latest addition to the Keyboard Department at St Mary's Music School....
The Maxwell Quartet release their new album 'The Burning of the Piper’s Hut – The Marquis of Huntly – Miss Gordon of Gight"
Friday, 8 January 2021Helen Grime awarded MBE for Services to Music in this year's New Year's Honours list. See her talk about her 'Woven Space' in this video by LSO.
Monday, 4 January 2021Twelfth Day Release New Single and Video – Deep Dark Beast
Friday, 12 June 2020Catriona Price (class of 2005) and Esther Swift (class of 2006) have released a new single 'Deep Dark Beast' with Catroina on violin/vocals and...