Imogen Baker (Soprano) and Daniel Silcock (Piano) present a varied programme of repertoire exploring female characters in history and literature represented through songs and arias.
Imogen Baker is a former chorister at St. Michael and All Angels Church. She is currently studying her masters at the Royal Academy of Music with Susan Waters after having completed her undergraduate studies at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, studying with Amanda Roocroft. She recently performed the role of Norina in the Academy's Vocal Faculty Scenes in February 2023 and is enjoying taking part in a varied selection of competitions and recitals. During her undergraduate degree, she was the John Ireland Prizewinner (2020) and an Edward Brooks Lieder Prizewinner (2019). She also notably performed the roles of Thérèse/ Tirésias in Poulenc's Les Mamelles de Tirésias (RBC Opera Scenes | June 2021), Miss Spink/ Other Miss Spink in Turnage's Coraline (RBC Spring Opera | March 2021) and Maria Bertram in Dove's Mansfield Park (RBC Summer Opera | June 2019).
Originally from Aberdeenshire, Scottish pianist Daniel Peter Silcock regularly performs around the country as soloist and chamber musician. Daniel currently studies at the Royal Academy of Music with Joseph Middleton. Daniel made his concerto debut aged 15 under the baton of David Danzmayr. Recent performances in 2022-2023 include recitals at London’s Wigmore Hall, and Usher Hall in Edinburgh. Upcoming performances in the summer include as a Leeds Lieder Young Artist at the Royal-Overseas-League Gold Medal Final at Wigmore Hall.
The concert will last approximately 1 hour & 30 minutes including a 20-minute interval where complimentary Wine and soft drinks will be served. There is parking available on site and toilets. The venue is wheelchair accessible and has an induction loop however there are no accessible toilets. The concert will begin at 7:00 pm and the doors will open at 6:30 pm.
Tickets are £15 for adults and £11 for Under 16s. There is a small booking fee if booking online through Ticketsource. If tickets are bought on the door they can be paid for with cash only. Tickets can be reserved to be paid for at the door by calling +447748379530 or emailing imogen.a.baker@gmail.com.
The profits for this concert will go towards raising money for Imogen & Daniel's continuing studies at the Royal Academy of Music in September 2023.
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