Anyone wanting to remind themselves of what wonderful artists April Lyn Fredrick & David Stout are, check out John Joubert (1927-2019)'s masterpiece, Jane Eyre on SOMM RECORDINGS open.spotify.com/album/1kn5AY6r…

Bluebeard's Castle's "climactic moments only rarely dominate music that is (surprisingly?) well suited to reduction...an excellent conclusion to a worthwhile season of English Symphony Orchestra online concerts" according to Richard Whitehouse arcana.fm Kenneth Woods - musician ESO Youth April Lyn Fredrick

Does it make me happy to see our Bluebeard sandwiched between Salzburg Festival & BayreutherFestspiele in todays Bachtrack newsletter? Yes, it does. Do I think April Lyn Fredrick & David Stout & the ESO deserve to be there? Yes, I do! Tune in eso.co.uk/bluebeard/ createsend.com/t/d-976898C649…

Great to see this lovely first review from arcana.fm for Bluebeard with April Lyn Fredrick David Stout & English Symphony Orchestra "April Fredrick has its full measure as she moves from confidence, via wariness and imploration, to reluctant acceptance.... arcana.fm/2021/08/12/eso…

"of the part she must play in the completion of a journey ... Rendered with vibrancy but no lack of finesse, this is a perceptive assumption, and one which Fredrick will hopefully be able to repeat on stage before too long. arcana.fm/2021/08/12/eso…

"Why are you doing this?" "Because I love you." Bartók's dark, disturbingly erotic enigma, Bluebeard's Castle, intense and atmospheric from English Symphony Orchestra and Kenneth Woods - musician on top form, superbly sung by David Stout and April Lyn Fredrick in Wyastone Recording Studio. youtube.com/watch?v=xGfuRb…

Over 5k views already - thank you for watching! Not seen it yet? Catch it for FREE here - eso.co.uk/bluebeard/ Kenneth Woods - musician April Lyn Fredrick David Stout Could you support us? Our orchestral work, #carehomes & #education/#youth projects need your help! eso.co.uk/support/

Fab review fr Christopher Morley "April Lyn Fredrick sings w/ intense involvement, nuancing her delivery to match every shift in Judith’s psyche.. David Stout is simply compelling & engrossing... attractive & tormented. At just over an hour this is an emotionally draining experience.

My #AdventuresInMusic review: ”Insibe Bluebeard’s Castle with David Stout, April Lyn Fredrick, English Symphony Orchestra and Kenneth Woods - musician” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ One of the most captivating performances of Bluebeard’s Castle in the online archives. Stream it while you can! jarijuhanikallio.wordpress.com/2021/08/15/ins…

Read Christopher Morley's 5 star review of English Symphony Orchestra's Bluebeard's Castle, conducted by Kenneth Woods - musician and featuring April Lyn Fredrick and David Stout, for Midlands Music Reviews. The performance is available to watch for free on the ESO website until 17th August. buff.ly/3yO1rXr

Kenneth Woods - musician April Lyn Fredrick David Stout English Symphony Orchestra Wyastone Recording Studio I love Bartok, and this opera. Absolutely gorgeous performance - singers and orchestra. Doors 4-5 are my 'tingle factor' test cases for any performances. I tingled. And the big burst of C major at the opening of Door 5 really hit the spot.

Just under 1 hour to go until our Proms concert with Live Promotions at @sandringham1870 begins, with performances by April Lyn Fredrick & Mark Milhofer, Guest Conductor Nicholas Cleobury and the incomparable Brian. Blessed as compère. We’re all in for a memorable and exciting night!

Very enjoyable concert last night at Sandringham by English Symphony Orchestra with Nicholas Cleobury and excellent soloists April Lyn Fredrick and Mark Milhofer, hosted by the one and only Brian Blessed. Terrific Spitfire flypast and fireworks too!

This week’s lines: HÖLDERLINFENSTER (2017) by Geoffrey Alvarez Text: Friedrich Hölderlin for soprano & piano 120 mins fiveseasonsmusic.co.uk/index.htm April Lyn Fredrick m.youtube.com/playlist?list=…

Absolutely delighted that my friend & colleague Shohreh Shakoory has been awarded a Women Make Music grant from PRS Foundation for Zal & the Phoenix. She is tireless, and I'm thrilled to see her work & vision recognised. #womenmakemusic #PRS #persianmusic #zalandthephoenix

We ask MPs to sign the motion EDM 581 it calls for a) an investigative mechanism to be launched TODAY at the UNHRC special session on Iran (but the UK need to vote b) sanctions/travel ban against diplomats/lawmakers in Iran. #iran #IranRevolution #MahsaaAmini

The wonderful ESO, has compiled a playlists of recordings featuring the artists and composers and pieces featured in last weeks’ concerts in Malvern and Hereford. Listen, and post your favourite, old or new! open.spotify.com/playlist/2qHaF…

My friend Suzy is encouraging UK citizens to take action against the oppression and executions in Iran. I’ve done it, solitary drop though it feels—but drops + drops = ocean.

URGENT! #MohammadGhobadlou & #MohammadBoroughani have been transferred to solitary confinement. Last time such warnings were given, the prisoners of conscience were murdered by sunrise.We must do everything in our power to prevent these executions! #IranRevoIution #mahsaami̇ni̇

Just heading to the launch party for the newest CD of the ever-wonderful English Symphony Orchestra, celebrating 10 years under the baton of the equally fabulous Kenneth Woods - musician. Join us at Cecil Sharp House, NW1 7AY, 6-8:30.