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 is 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.
Poppy Beddoe
January, 2025
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
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
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
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
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.