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Top young counter tenor and son of cellist Ioan Davies, shares some highlights of his life and career
Putney Music has published the programme for the series of talks planned by the society for the next six months. This next talk on 19 November Iestyn Davies, one of today’s top young counter tenors and son of the Fitzwilliam Quartet cellist Ioan Davies, shares some highlights of his life and career with Martin Neary. Iestyn was born in York, studying piano and recorder and being mentored by his father Ioan (for many years cellist of the Fitzwilliam String Quartet). From the age of eight he sang as a treble in the choir of St John’s College Cambridge before beginning to sing countertenor at Wells Cathedral School. He returned to St John’s as a choral scholar, graduating in archaeology and anthropology. In 2004 he won the Audience Prize at the London Handel Singing Competition and in 2010 was named ‘Young Artist of the Year' by the Royal Philharmonic Society.
Putney Music is a society of music lovers who meet fortnightly from September to April to hear some of the world’s most celebrated musicians talk about their lives and work. Guest speakers come from all fields of music – the concert hall, recital platform, opera, ballet, television and film; and also include producers, broadcasters, critics and writers. Meetings usually take place fortnightly on Monday evenings at 8.00 p.m. at the The Dryburgh Hall, Putney Leisure Centre, SW15 1BL from September to April. They last for about two hours with a short interval when tea, coffee & wine are available. Members & young persons are admitted for free with visitors charged £8. Annual membership is £35. Putney Music: 2018-19 Season 2018 19 November The Countertenor-Man’s Story 2 * Please note only 1 week between meetings The Society enjoys a membership of over two hundred members, some of whom have a considerable knowledge of music while others have very little, but all share a great love of music. Additional donations to the Society are always welcome.
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