Anna Llewellyn and Adam Heron

Soprano Anna Llewellyn graduated with First Class Honours from the Royal Academy of Music, where she held the John Thomas Scholarship, studying under the tutelage of Kate Paterson and James Baillieu. She is a regular performer of both Lieder and English Song, having taken part in the prestigious Royal Academy of Music English Song Prize. Anna made her opera debut in the Royal Academy Opera production of Chérubin by Massenet, additionally performing Euridice as part of the Academy Opera Scenes series. She recently performed the role of Celia in the Green Opera production of Iolanthe. Also a proficient violinist, she has enjoyed playing in numerous professional orchestras. Anna frequently toured across the UK and Europe with the Suffolk Youth Orchestra, as well as having appeared as finalist at the Suffolk Young Musician of the Year on multiple occasions, both as a violinist and vocalist. She is a keen actress and has performed roles such as Margrethe in Copenhagen and Kitty in Anna Karenina.

Praised by The Sunday Times for the verve and spirit of his performances, Adam Heron is swiftly earning a reputation as one of the most innovative pianists of his generation. Winner of the 2020 Harriet Cohen Bach Prize, Adam rose to prominence following his television debut in 2018 as a BBC Young Musician piano finalist. Through his unique artistry, coupled with an innate public appeal and flair for communication, he has become a leading ambassador for classical music across the UK and abroad. A laureate of the Stefano Marizza International Piano Competition in Italy and the International Piano Competition HRH Princess Lalla Meryem in Morocco, Adam studied with Christopher Elton at the Royal Academy of Music in London. Generously supported by Irish Heritage, The Keyboard Charitable Trust, and The Talent Unlimited Foundation, he is currently pursuing postgraduate study at the University of Cambridge under the supervision of Dr Peter McMurray.

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