When David took on the role of Musical Director of Myriad he set out to provide innovative programmes with a theme running through them. The inspiration for the latest concert – Poets Alive! – came from seeing the plaque to…
Myriad’s Vocal Workshop with Suzi Zumpe
Imagine navigating with your eyes shut around a room full of people who are singing the same song, but at different speeds; you have a guide who holds your hand, and you must follow them by listening to their voice.…
‘London’s Burning’ Concert Report
The scene was set last November in the church of St Stephen’s Walbrook in the City of London as candles adorned the pillars, and the audience, some of whom had been part of the Lord Mayor’s Procession earlier that day,…
Building a Programme
One of the things I wanted to bring to Myriad when I became their conductor was innovative programming that made sure the works we performed had an engaging theme or thread running through them. I’ve been to many concerts in…