Vladimir Waltham | cello

A prize-winner of the 2016 International Bach Competition, French-born cellist Vladimir Waltham is much in demand as a soloist and chamber musician on modern and baroque cello as well as viola da gamba. He plays a cello by Nicola Gagliano kindly on loan from the Jumpstart Jr. Foundation. Vladimir’s various …

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Peter Wedd | tenor

Peter Wedd studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama with William McAlpine and subsequently at the National Opera Studio. He was a Company Principal at the Royal Opera, Covent Garden from 1999 to 2001. At Welsh National Opera his many roles have included Alfredo/La Traviata Don José/Carmen, Tamino/Die …

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Timothy West | narrator

In a career spanning over 50 years and involving all mediums Timothy West has established himself as one of England’s best-loved and most respected actors. His appearances in London’s West End have included The Homecoming, Beecham, Master Class, Twelve Angry Men and The Birthday Party. On film he has appeared …

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Peter Whelan | bassoon

Peter Whelan has a diverse repertoire spanning over four centuries and is in demand as soloist, chamber musician and director. Peter has performed concertos in many of the world’s most prestigious venues, including the Musikverein (Vienna), the Lincoln Centre (NY) and the Wigmore Hall (London). He has recorded the Weber …

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Valerie Whitney | wagner tuba

Valerie Whitney serves as Assistant Professor of Horn and as Brass Area Coordinator at the University of British Columbia. She appears regularly with many of the region’s orchestras including those in Vancouver, Victoria and Seattle. She presents frequent solo and chamber performances around the BC Lower Mainland area, with these …

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