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Nigel Short

Nigel Short

Award-winning conductor Nigel Short has earned widespread acclaim for his recording and live performance work with leading orchestras and ensembles across the world.

Johnny Howard

Johnny Howard

Johnny Howard is an internationally sought-after bass-baritone, former member of The King’s Singers, and passionate educator focused on building meaningful connections between artists, audiences, and the classical music world.

Anna Semple

Anna Semple

London-based singer and composer Anna Semple is an established and versatile artist in the UK vocal scene – active both as a performer and as a composer for renowned ensembles and festivals.

Olivia Shotton

Olivia Shotton

Olivia is a London-based conductor and singer, known for her work with Tenebrae and her focus on music by women composers of the Renaissance and Baroque. She is a prize-winning graduate of the Royal Academy of Music and leads ensembles and workshops across the UK.

Ivo Antognini

Ivo Antognini

Ivo Antognini is an internationally acclaimed Swiss composer known for his emotionally rich choral works, performed by leading ensembles in over 50 countries.

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