As a vocalist, Eleanor Smith studies with Frances Cooper, and recently participated in a workshop with The Sixteen. She has sung in choirs since the age of six, and currently is a member of the Edinburgh University Singers, the Robin Chapel choir, and the choir of Old St Paul’s (see details below).
In the 2010 Fringe festival, she sang the role of Bessie/Liesgen in Hugh MacDonald’s fantastic translation of the Coffee Cantata by J.S. Bach, as part of the Hot Chocolate concerts at Old St Paul’s.
Recently, she performed a short recital with Edinburgh-based guitarist and lutenist Gordon Ferries for the AGM of the Friends of St Cecilia’s, and will be collaborating with him again in February in a recital for the supporters of the Georgian Concert Society.
Eleanor is also available to sing for weddings and other special occasions in the Edinburgh area, please contact her for more information.
The Edinburgh University Singers
The Edinburgh University singers, directed by Dr John Kitchen provide music for University graduation ceremonies, as well as a number of concerts throughout the University year.
Forthcoming concerts include:
7 December: Get Organised at the Usher Hall
8 December: ‘From Advent to Christmas’ at the National Gallery
: Christmas Concert for the Colinton Literary Society
12 December: University Carol Service, McEwan Hall (with the Edinburgh Renaissance Singers)
The Choir of Old St Paul's sing two services weekly ...
High Mass at 10.30, and Evensong and Benediction at 6.30pm.
Current music list available on the website
Director: Dr John Kitchen
Organ scholar: Mr Calum Robertson
The Robin Chapel choir also sing a weekly service at 4pm.
Music list available on the website.