Lunchtime Voice & Piano Concert ft. Sophie Davis & Anna Reiley

is excited to present Sophie Davis (mezzo-soprano) and Anna Reiley (piano):

This recital celebrates female composers and the talent they have brought to the world of classical music. It pinpoints composers of note from the 1920’s to present day - highlighting the powerful relevance of female story telling through text and song in a world of expanding genre and style.

Liza Lehman - Love if You Knew the Light

Rebecca Clarke - June Twilight

Libby Larson - Love After 1950

Errollyn Wallen - London’s Burning

Errollyn Wallen - About Here

Sophie Davis is an enthusiastic mezzo-soprano from London with an appreciation for classical cross genre musical performance. Having studied at Trinity Laban Conservatoire she graduated with a first class degree under the guidance of Sarah Pring. Sophie’s training has garnered a strong work ethic, purposeful commitment and understanding of musical disciplines with vocal and dramatic versatility. Her fervour for Art Song is evident in her performances to date including her finalist position in the Courtney Kenny Competition. To supplement classical performance as a personal trainer Sophie has developed a ‘Forte Fitness’ programme for fellow musicians to enhance physical fitness and performance capabilities. She is now under the tutorship of Sarah Tynan and harnesses her interest for performing thought-provoking repertoire throughout regular recitals across London.

Anna Reiley is a piano accompanist from Hawai’i, now based in London. With a passion for collaborative music-making, Anna enjoys partnering with vocalists, instrumentalists, chamber ensembles, and choirs. Anna graduated in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts in Piano Performance from Concordia University, Irvine. During her undergraduate studies, she received comprehensive training in classical repertoire and piano technique under Dr. Hyunjoo Choi, and discovered her love for collaborative piano. After graduating, Anna gained valuable experience working full-time as a choral accompanist and organist, which led her to perform in prestigious halls such as Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall and Chicago Symphony Hall. In 2023, Anna relocated to London to further her musical education at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, where she is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Piano Accompaniment. Under the guidance of her piano teacher, Pamela Lidiard, and other renowned faculty members, she continues to refine her craft and expand her repertoire

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