THE MUSICIANS’ COMPANY John Christie Award 50th Anniversary Celebration Britten Theatre, Royal College of Music Monday 12th October 2015 7.00 pm Music Sales Congratulations John Christie.indd 1 30/09/2015 15:25 . Le nozze di Figaro THE MUSICIANS’ “I knew when I stepped onto the stage COMPANY of the Britten Theatre for my audition, that the Royal College of Music would be top of my wish list” John Christie Award th Louise Alder, RCM graduate and recipient of the 2014 50 Anniversary Celebration Glyndebourne Festival Opera John Christie Award Britten Theatre, Royal College of Music Monday 12th October 2015, 7.00 pm Louise Alder soprano Marie Arnet soprano Image taken from the 2012 Royal College of Music Opera School’s production of College of Music Opera School’s production Royal the 2012 from Image taken Nikola Hillebrand soprano Lyuba Petrova soprano SUPPORT THE STARS OF TOMORROW AT Duncan Rock baritone Kate Royal soprano ROYAL COLLEGE OF MUSIC Simon Lepper piano Royal College of Music supporters play a critical role in the success of Duncan Williams piano our young musicians and the future of music. There are many ways to Royal College of Music String Sextet get involved, while enjoying a range of exclusive benefits: The Cataleya Wind Quintet • Become an RCM Friend • Join the Circles for Excellence • Provide a scholarship Introduced by Ryland Davies Find out more at www.rcm.ac.uk/support Royal College of Music Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BS | +44(0)20 7591 4300 50th Anniversary Celebration Glyndebourne Ad Sir Anthony Cleaver 2015.indd 1 28/09/2015 12:40:37 GOUNOD THE MUSICIANS’ COMPANY THE MUSICIANS’ COMPANY The Worshipful Company of Musicians has, for over 500 years, been a guiding light and supportive arm to the music profession in all its guises. It is testament to the various custodians throughout the centuries that they have enabled the organisation to continue to help build the careers of generations of exceptionally talented artists, by awarding a substantial range of annual awards, scholarships and prestigious medals which helps smooth the transition from study to a professional career. 2015 marks the 50th anniversary of The John Christie Award, one of the Company’s most revered honours which has been bestowed on some of the most celebrated opera stars of recent times. Wide-ranging support stretches Sir Mark Elder across numerous disciplines including Classical Music, Jazz, Pop, Brass Band Erin Morley, Javier Camarena and Military Schools Music, making the company one of the most inclusive organisations in the UK. Michèle Losier, Laurent Naouri Our Yeomen Programme delivers a 5-year period of performance Hallé opportunity, inviting each individual award winner to be considered for Gounod’s delightful and rarely-heard opera appearances at British festivals and concert halls in a range of high profile La Colombe featuring an exceptional cast concerts. In 2015 alone our Yeomen gave 89 performances in the UK, of the finest young opera stars enabling them to raise their profile on their journey to becoming respected New release on 2CDs 30 October 2015 professional artists. Order now at opera-rara.com Our Yeomen are also invited to support our extensive Outreach programme, which presents music in deprived inner-London primary schools to those who have no music provision. We are proud that in 2015, 35 of our Coming soon in concert award winners made 85 visits to schools, reaching 4,283 children, meaning that 33 children have learnt from a Musicians’ Company award winner on LEONCAVALLO : ZAZA every school day and our goal is to build on this achievement year on year. Ermonela Jaho, Riccardo Massi, Nicola Alaimo, Patricia Bardon If you would like to hear more about our campaign to help young people BBC Symphony Orchestra conducted by Maurizio Benini enjoy the benefits of music or the support we give to our talented award winners, 27 November 2015 - Barbican Hall or if indeed you wish to support our Yeomen and join us at our events please For tickets visit barbican.org.uk or call 020 7638 8891 visit our website at www.wcom.org.uk or contact our Clerk – Hugh Lloyd at [email protected] – we would be most grateful to hear from you. 50th Anniversary Celebration ORC53_ad0001.indd 1 20/09/2015 22:01 Festival 2016 PAST WINNERS A season of John Christie Award midsummer magic Awarded annually to a singer nominated by Glyndebourne Since 1965, the Worshipful Company of Musicians has been funding the John Christie Award, Glyndebourne Festival 2016 which was established in memory of Glyndebourne’s founder. Over the years the award, which is given to the young performer considered by Glyndebourne to have shown the most promise 21 May – 28 August during the season, has been won by singer after singer who has gone on to international renown. WAGNER Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg Become a Member and enjoy priority booking ROSSINI for Festival 2016 and beyond 1965 Ryland Davies 1991 Andrew Slater Il barbiere di Siviglia Priority booking dates: 1966 Richard Van Allan 1992 Edith Pritchard JANÁČEK Members: 1 December 2015 1967 Jill Gomez 1993 Julie Unwin The Cunning Little Vixen 1968 Jill Gomez 1994 Howard Quilla Croft Associate Members: 18 January 2016 1969 no award 1995 no award MOZART Under 30s: 29 February 2016 Le nozze di Figaro 1970 Teresa Cahill & Yvonne Fuller 1996 Lisa Milne BERLIOZ Public booking opens: 7 March 2016 1971 Anthony Roden 1997 Linda Tuvas Béatrice et Bénédict 1972 Ian Caley 1998 Daniel Borowski Find out more at glyndebourne.com BRITTEN 1973 Linda Esther Gray & John Tomlinson 1999 Darcy B’leiker A Midsummer Night’s Dream 1974 Elizabeth Gale & Anthony Rolfe Johnson 2000 Sarah Fox 1975 Anthony Rolfe Johnson & Alan Watt 2001 Marie Arnet 1976 John Rawnsley 2002 Alfie Boe 1977 Kate Flowers 2003 Lubya Petrova 1978 Fiona Kimm 2004 Kate Royal 1979 Keith Lewis 2005 Clare Ormshaw 1980 Christopher Blades 2006 Matthew Rose 1981 Helen Walker 2007 Peter Gijsbertsen 1982 Glen Winslade 2008 Allan Clayton 1983 John Hall 2009 Natasha Jouhl 1984 Louise Winter 2010 Duncan Rock 1985 Anna Steiger 2011 David Butt Philip 1986 Peter Rose 2012 Katherine Watson 1987 Alastair Miles 2013 Ulyana Aleksyuk 1988 Robert Poulton 2014 Louise Alder 1989 Alison Hagley & Gerald Finley 2015 Nikola Hillebrand 1990 Sarah Pring & Christopher Ventris Awards in 2003-2014 were part-funded by the Richard Lewis/Jean Shanks Trust © Mike Hoban/The Hoban Gravett Archive Gravett Hoban/The Hoban © Mike Be part of an extraordinary performance 50th Anniversary Celebration GLY F15 Telegraph Advert A5 v3.indd 1 21/09/2015 11:38 MESSAGES With thanks... “I used the John Christie award specifically for voice lessons in New York, which set me on a secure path in my singing. It was a perfectly timed support at a crucial moment in my early career. I am very grateful.” Gerald Finley (John Christie Award 1989) LMM Award Holder Alexandra Soumm performing to students at an LMM school “The prestigious John Christie Award is not only a great honour to win, but something that has enabled me to London Music Masters Congratulates the Musicians’ continue my vocal studies through lessons with my Company for supporting exceptional musical talent for teacher and coachings with several brilliant coaches on the vast amount of repertoire I am learning at this 50 years through the John Christie Award! beginning stage of my career. I have also used the award to finance German lessons in order to set me up for London Music Masters (LMM) provides performance and career development life in Germany and my new job at Frankfurt Opera opportunities for highly-talented young violinists from around the world through House, and also for Czech coaching on the role of Vixen its innovative LMM Awards. for a new production of The Cunning Little Vixen at Frankfurt Opera in April next year.” LMM Award Holders are given performance opportunities such as concertos with Louise Alder (John Christie Award Winner 2014) the London Philharmonic Orchestra and recitals at Wigmore Hall. In addition, they have new works commissioned for them by outstanding young composers. “Glyndebourne were very good to me in my early years LMM Award Holders become role models inspiring and working alongside the as a soloist - those years when no one gives you work 650 children who participate in LMM’s award-winning inner-city schools music because you have no experience and you can’t get education programme. As they work alongside and inspire the next generation, experience until you have some work! I sang my first the Award Holders are opening doors into the world of music to those who might roles professionally on the Tour in 71 and 72, and then in not otherwise have access. 73 was awarded money for further study from the John Christie fund. It was invaluable at the time and enabled me to work intensively with Rupert Bruce-Lockhart, my Save the Date: Tänze by Gavin Higgins teacher in those years, with whom I was making great Performed by London Philharmonic Orchestra and 70 primary school children progress. The process of learning to be a good singer from LMM schools. Commissioned by London Music Masters takes years, and can be elusive; often two steps forward and one step back; you need all the help you can get, Friday 23 October 2015, 6pm | Royal Festival Hall and I will always remember Glyndebourne’s belief in Free Admission. No Advance Booking. me during those early years.” For more information email [email protected] Sir John Tomlinson (John Christie Award Winner 1973) www.londonmusicmasters.org 50th Anniversary