Lily Barker & David Silkoff, Recital at St Alfege Church, Greenwich

Lily Barker is a classically trained singer who studied on the joint King’s College London and The Royal Academy of Music BMUS programme, having previously held a full Vocal Scholarship at CYM. Her performance credits include her professional chorus debut in Don Pasquale with Longhope Opera, her leading role debut in Richmond Opera’s Susanna, and performances with King’s College Opera Society and UCL Opera. A Deputy Wedding Singer at St Paul’s Cathedral, Lily has also performed as a soloist for Lumos Experiences’ A Night at the Italian Opera and has curated and performed in Musical Theatre recitals across Essex and London. With a particular love for musical theatre, Lily enjoys exploring the rich storytelling and emotional depth of the genre, from its golden-age classics to contemporary works. She is currently preparing for postgraduate study in Musical Theatre.

David Silkoff is an accomplished pianist who studied at the Royal College of Music and the Royal Academy of Music, winning several prestigious scholarships and awards. He made his Wigmore Hall debut in 1975 to great critical acclaim and has since performed extensively as a soloist and with orchestras in the UK and abroad. His repertoire spans a wide range of composers, from Bach and Beethoven to Scriabin and Ligeti. An experienced accompanist and chamber musician, David has collaborated with many distinguished artists and continues to perform regularly. He is also a dedicated teacher, with many of his students going on to successful musical careers.