The City Musick
The City Musick is an ensemble formed to explore the diverse repertoire of civic and court wind players in16th and 17th century Europe and is now firmly established as the premier renaissance wind band in the UK. After its debut USA tour in 2009, including a performance at the reconstructed …
Oliver de Clercq | wagner tuba
Oliver de Clercq joined the VSO in 2001 as Principal Horn and has served as Associate Principal Horn since 2021. Oliver completed his Bachelor’s Degree at Boston University with Eric Ruske and James Sommerville and was a Master’s Student of Jerome Ashby at the Juilliard School before moving to Vancouver. …
Anna Clyne | composer
London-born Anna Clyne is a GRAMMY-nominated composer of acoustic and electro-acoustic music. Described as a “composer of uncommon gifts and unusual methods” in a New York Times profile and as “fearless” by NPR, Clyne’s work often includes collaborations with cutting-edge choreographers, visual artists, filmmakers, and musicians. Clyne has been commissioned …
Rhianna Cockrell | mezzo-soprano
Rhianna Cockrell, mezzo-soprano, has captivated audiences with her interpretations of Renaissance and Baroque works as well as her passion for contemporary works. Her 2022–23 season saw her engaged as a soloist in Bach’s Weihnachts-Oratorium with Kentucky Bach Choir, as well as in the present recorded performance of Bach’s Mass in …
Maggie Cole
Maggie Cole enjoys a richly varied musical life with performances on harpsichord, fortepiano and piano. Born in the USA, she began playing the piano from an early age. A keen interest in early keyboards led her to England where she now makes her home. Maggie’s teachers were Jill Severs and …
