Julia Bishop is recognised as one of the leading Baroque violinists of her generation, touring the world extensively and making numerous recordings with the period instrument orchestras of the UK
Julia Bishop discovered her love of Early Music during her studies at the Royal College of Music when one day she heard the Baroque orchestra being directed by the inspiring Cat Mackintosh. 30 years later Julia is recognised as one of the leading Baroque violinists of her generation, touring the world extensively and making numerous recordings with the period instrument orchestras of the UK including the London Classical Players, the Hanover Band, the English Concert, with whom she was a member for 6 years, and as leader and soloist with the Gabrieli Consort and Players and Florilegium.
In 1997 Julia co-founded the ensemble Red Priest with recorder player Piers Adams and enjoyed 19 years of huge success touring Europe, the Far East and America, and also making 6 highly acclaimed CDs. After a break from Red Priest while her daughter was growing up, Julia is now back with the group again. 2024 saw the beginning of a flamboyant new collaboration between Julia and acclaimed lutenist Paula Chateauneuf, exploring the fabulously bizarre and maverick composers of the 17th century!
In recent years Julia has become increasingly popular for her fun and informative teaching on Baroque workshops and courses around the UK and abroad. Since 2014 she has developed the Early Music department of the University of Chichester Conservatoire, and has also been guest Baroque violin teacher at the Royal Academy of Music and the University of York.
Abigail Dolan has appeared solo and in various chamber music ensembles in numerous international festivals, including in major Far East, European and Israeli concert venues
Shelley Katz has gained a reputation worldwide for his performances as a pianist and conductor, as well as for his expertise in sound reproduction
Helen Bailey, lyric soprano, was born in Middlesbrough and is a versatile performer, equally comfortable on the operatic stage, concert platform, and choral circuit.
Gigi Casey is a 22 year old lyric soprano from Sussex and is taking part in the inaugural Academy at the National Opera Studio in 2025
Kitty Casey is a Sussex base 24 year-old soprano, currently studying at The Royal Northern College of Music
Linda Glenn is based in Sussex, she is a mezzo soprano and founder and MD of Laughton Village Choir and Clockhouse Singers.
Julia Bishop is recognised as one of the leading Baroque violinists of her generation, touring the world extensively and making numerous recordings with the period instrument orchestras of the UK
A Fulbright Scholar to London, Paula Chateauneuf established herself there as one of early music’s leading players
Georgia Mae Ellis is a British Mezzo Soprano from a small village in East Sussex
Rosie Page is based in East Sussex and performs widely throughout the area and has also sung at London’s Natural History Museum for BBC Children In Need.