SINFONIA SPOTLIGHT
As part of the 10th Anniversary celebrations, LCS is proud to have launched its Sinfonia Spotlight series. Across the season, a short film was released each month, showcasing one of the many singers and instrumentalists who has worked regularly with LCS. Alongside performing a short selection of their favourite pieces of music, the artists discuss their background and careers in music with Michael Waldron. We are proud to have partnered with Sinfonia Smith Square for this special series, all of which are performed and recorded live in the beautiful surroundings of Smith Square Hall.
james orford (organ)
May, 2026
This Spotlight video features organist James Orford. James needs little introduction to LCS audiences, with a decade-long collaboration seeing James appear on 10 LCS recordings to date, and dozens of live performances.
In his interview with Michael Waldron, James discusses his route into music and shares insight into his busy schedule as organist at St Paul's Cathedral. He puts the mighty Klais organ at Smith Square Hall through its paces, performing works by Vivaldi (arranged by James), Bach, Whitlock, and Iain Farrington.
Jenny Stafford (soprano)
April, 2026
This film features acclaimed soprano Jenny Stafford. Equally at home on stages in concert halls and opera houses, Jenny has selected a few of her favourite songs and arias by composers including Puccini, Quilter and Strauss.
CONOR GRICMANIS (violin)
March, 2026
This month’s Spotlight video features violinist Conor Gricmanis. As an early-music specialist, Conor has appeared with the LCS Orchestra on numerous occasions over the past 10 years. In this month’s video, Conor performs a selection of unaccompanied works by composers from the Renaissance right through to his own improvisations. As part of the film, he chats with Michael Waldron about this extraordinary music and the instrument on which he plays.
Dingle YAndell (bass-baritone)
February, 2026
This month we profile acclaimed bass-baritone Dingle Yandell, who has appeared as a soloist with LCS on several occasions over the past 10 years. In this month’s video, Dingle performs a selection of short works by composers including Ireland and Puccini. He chats with Michael Waldron about his career and his background in singing.
Poppy Beddoe (clarinet)
January, 2026
This month’s instalment profiles acclaimed clarinettist Poppy Bedoe. Poppy performs a selection of short works by composers including Clara Schumann and Verdi, alongside conversations with Michael Waldron about her career as one of the rising stars in the world of solo clarinet playing.
Brian O’Kane (cello)
December, 2025
The next instalment in our series profile acclaimed cellist and LCS regular, Brian O’Kane.
In this month’s film, Brian performs a selection of short works by composers including Fauré and Saint-Saëns, alongside conversations with Michael Waldron about his career as one of the foremost solo and ensemble cellists of his generation.
Helen Charlston (mezzo-soprano)
November, 2025
The third instalment in our Spotlight series profiles acclaimed mezzo-soprano Helen Charlston. In this month’s film, Helen performs a selection of short works by Purcell, Schubert, Hensel, and Richard Barnard, alongside conversations with Michael Waldron about her life and career as a singer.
Milos Milivojevic (accordion)
October, 2025
The second film in our Sinfonia Spotlight series comes courtesy of accordionist Miloš Milivojević. Miloš performs a selection of his favourite short pieces, alongside conversations with Michael Waldron about his own musical background and an explanation of the instrument itself.
NICK PRITCHARD (tenor)
September, 2025
In the first of the Sinfonia Spotlight series, tenor Nick Pritchard talks to LCS artistic director Michael Waldron about how he came to singing and his career now, performing a short selection of his favourite songs along the way.