Katharine Timoney is a Jazz Singer-Songwriter from Holywood, County Down in Northern Ireland.

She is a current Young Musicians’ Platform Awardee.

Check out her 2016 debut album ‘Man of Mine’ on Spotify and iTunes.

I loved getting to explore all my curiosities about jazz singing with Katharine. We talk about the lifestyle of a jazz performer- late nights and smokey bars, how she writes her music and the influences on her voice.

Adrian Thompson is a London born tenor with an extraordinary and expansive career in opera, concerts and recitals.

He trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama where he is now a professor of Vocal Studies.

As a Boy he worked with Benjamin Britten and has gone on to perform with all the major British Orchestras and travel all over the world with his voice.

Join me and Adrian as we talk about all he has learnt over his 50+ years as a professional singer and what life as an opera singer touring around the world is really like.

Enjoy his gorgeous and extremely powerful singing voice in this episode as he gives us a few bursts into song.

*Please note* we also talk about sensitive subjects for some listeners, around mental health and Anorexia.

TEACHER

A selfless sharer of knowledge and gifts.

Holding all the colours in the room.

Observing, noticing, staying put.

Allowing uniqueness to flow.

Understanding the power of words to shape a flickering confidence.

Love runs through this work,

Props it up, guides it and sees tender potential.

As you advocate for the new vocal shoots,

Your voice fathers the young.

©Kate Thirlwall 2020

Siena Lloyd is not only a wonderful Actress but a Musical director, composer and choreographer. 

She has many names, also known as Susie and Susanna

Check our her brilliant charity single for BBC Children In Need “Army of Love” on youtube.

Join me and Siena/Susanna/Susie as we talk about what “impressive singing” is, how sometimes our voice and appearance don’t match and her journey with her vocal health and therapy.

INHABIT

Where do I find you?

You show me who I am.

I need looking after,

Explore me behind a curtain of notes.

This preparedness for self,

Hiding in the bass.

I have many faces

Wendy is scared to leave the nursery

A confident showstopper glides over the top.

Trust dictates who I send into this world.

© Kate Thirlwall 2020