Discover how musicians bridge the gap between technical excellence and true artistry in this afternoon of discovery and insight, with baritone Christopher Purves, pianist Simon Lepper and actor James Garnon working with eight new Samling Artists. You’ll see how singers and pianists work together as a team; pick up valuable tips for any role that requires persuasive communication and you’ll hear stars of the future refining their artistry in a lively mixture of song and opera.

The young artists taking part this afternoon are at the start of promising international careers and have been selected for the Samling Artist Programme after a highly competitive audition process. This public event comes at the end of an intensive residential week, during which the artists have been challenged and stretched to take their artistry to new levels, making this a masterclass like no other.

Samling Artists

Jessica Lawley soprano
Angelina Dorlin-Barlow mezzo-soprano
Lea Shaw mezzo-soprano
Matthias Daehling countertenor
Charles Cunliffe baritone
Joshua McCullough bass
George Ireland piano
Harry Rylance piano

With staff pianist Samling Artist Ella O’Neill

Transport to Marchmont

A return bus service will be available from Berwick-upon-Tweed station, connecting with trains from Newcastle and Edinburgh and can be booked with your ticket.

Depart Berwick station 12.30 (Meeting trains arriving 12.25 from Edinburgh and 12.21 from Newcastle)

Return service connects with trains leaving 17.43 to Edinburgh and 17.50 to Newcastle