Teacher – Singing
BMus (hons) RNCM, MMus Perf, PG Dip Musical Performance.
Kimberley is a Soprano from East Yorkshire and attended the Royal Northern College of Music. She graduated with a First-Class BMus (Hons) degree in Performance, followed by a MMus in Performance and then a PG Dip in Musical Performance receiving a distinction in both.
As a soloists Kimberley’s notable solo engagements include: – performing in the Leeds International Concert Season in partnership with Leeds Lieder, singing at the New Music North West festival and at the prestigious Wigmore Hall. Kimberley also sang the role of the ‘Witch’ in Humperdinck’s opera Hansel and Gretel for a concert performance with the Covent Garden Chamber Orchestra. Most recently Kimberley performed at Lincoln Cathedral where she sang the role of ‘Santuzza’ in Mascagni’s opera ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’ for a concert performance with Lincoln Choral Society.
Notable competitions include: – a finalist in both the prestigious Frederic Cox Award and receiving an exceptional additional prize in ‘The Joyce and Michael Kennedy Award for the Singing of Strauss’. Kimberley was also a finalist in the RNCM’S prestigious Gold Medal Competition and a semi-finalist in the major vocal competition ‘By Voice Alone’ and ‘The Elizabeth Connell Prize for Dramatic Sopranos’ singing competition.
Kimberley’s RNCM roles include Anna Maurrant in ‘Street Scene’, Sarah in ‘Company’ and The Witch in ‘Hansel and Gretel’. Kimberley also performed the role of ‘Lucy’ in the world premiere of ‘The Bar’ by Lente Verelst for Hull Urban Opera Company.
