A true legend of song, Elly Ameling has received critical acclaim worldwide for the interpretative insights and captivating power of her performances.

The Dutch soprano shares the fruits of a lifetime’s experience with postgraduate students in two masterclass sessions that focus on repertoire from the heart of German and French art song, exploring works in depth and cultivating strong ideas about their musical and poetic meaning. Her wisdom, based on a fruitful career spanning sixty years, is sure to enlighten anyone interested in the song recitalist’s art.

• Isabella Gage soprano, Royal Northern College of Music
  accompanied by James Hendry piano
• Marie Jaermann soprano, Royal College of Music
  accompanied by Claire Harris piano
• Thomas Isherwood baritone, Guildhall School of Music & Drama
  accompanied by Michelle Marie Santiago piano
• Jessica Wise soprano, Birmingham Conservatoire
  accompanied by Guy Murgatroyd piano