Oxenfoord International

Oxenfoord International Artistic Director Malcolm Martineau leads a team of distinguished tutors in this summer school

We are sad to learn of the death of Laura Sarti, one of Oxenfoord International's founders, who died peacefully at home ...
22/08/2026

We are sad to learn of the death of Laura Sarti, one of Oxenfoord International's founders, who died peacefully at home at the age of 102.

Laura was at the heart of Oxenfoord from the very beginning, and her energy, vision and determination helped set the foundations for what Oxenfoord is today, 45 years later.

Laura certainly lived a life worth celebrating, and we will remember her with great affection. Our thoughts are with her family, friends and everyone who knew and loved her.

The cat's out of the bag...Oxenfoord International Summer School is back at the Laidlaw Music Centre, University of St A...
19/08/2026

The cat's out of the bag...Oxenfoord International Summer School is back at the Laidlaw Music Centre, University of St Andrews Music Centre from 15th-21st August, 2027. More information will be announced in the autumn, so stay tuned!

And just like that, Oxenfoord '26 is over!A week of inspiration from teachers, students and pianists alike. A few photos...
09/08/2026

And just like that, Oxenfoord '26 is over!
A week of inspiration from teachers, students and pianists alike. A few photos that capture brief moments from the course:
1: 𝐍𝐒𝐜𝐀𝐲 π’π©πžπ§πœπž OBE imparting wisdom to eager students
2: in an exceptional Russian Masterclass with Serge Rybin
3-4: Everyone letting their hair down mid-week for the ceilidh and Scotsong evening
5-7: Memorable moments in the Chapel Concert, exquisitely programmed by Lorna Anderson, including a gorgeous rendition of The Gallant Weaver by our very own Oxenfoord Choir, conducted by and coached by James MacMillan himself!
8: See you all next year!
9: Heart-warming notes of thanks from students ❀️

Dates for next year will be announced publicly later this week, so stay tuned!

A few photos from the start of Oxenfoord '26! 1. The first warm up with vocal teacher extraordinaire Christine Cairns gi...
04/08/2026

A few photos from the start of Oxenfoord '26!
1. The first warm up with vocal teacher extraordinaire Christine Cairns giving sage advice on vocal health throughout the week πŸ’ͺ
2. Who could be sad when they visit our Pianist Pigeon Hole corner? πŸ˜€
3. Director Donald Maxwell holding court in an Opera Scenes meeting before the start of rehearsals 🎭
4. Hester Dickson scholar Parker Millspaugh | Mezzo-Soprano receiving rapturous applause after a masterclass with John Fisher πŸ‘

The master timetable is up, ready for day one of Oxenfoord 26, starting tomorrow!
01/08/2026

The master timetable is up, ready for day one of Oxenfoord 26, starting tomorrow!

⏳ Last chance to apply for Opera Scenes at Oxenfoord!Our Opera Scenes specialist track is filling quickly and the applic...
04/04/2026

⏳ Last chance to apply for Opera Scenes at Oxenfoord!

Our Opera Scenes specialist track is filling quickly and the application deadline is approaching.

During the week you'll
🎭 Rehearse and stage opera scenes tailored to your voice
🎢 Receive intensive musical coaching
🎼 Work with conductors from the Royal Ballet & Opera and Opera North
🌟 Perform in the final Oxenfoord showcase

Directed by Linda Ormiston and Donald Maxwell, the programme offers a focused, professional rehearsal process designed to help singers grow quickly and perform with confidence.

Places are limited and applications close soon.

πŸ“Œ Apply now before the deadline.

And finally, shining bright in our vocal scholarship lineup is the winner of the McDowell Family Award, Charlotte Crane!...
02/04/2026

And finally, shining bright in our vocal scholarship lineup is the winner of the McDowell Family Award, Charlotte Crane!

Charlotte is a soprano in her fourth year at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama - Coleg Brenhinol Cerdd a Drama Cymru where she studies with Suzanne Murphy. Originally from a village in Derbyshire, she began her musical journey through piano, choir, and musical theatre, developing a love of singing from an early age with the support of inspiring vocal teachers. Her training has been shaped by an international outlook, including sixth form study at Brighton College Bangkok and time spent living in Madrid, where she explored new musical and cultural influences. She continues to build on this through a wide-ranging approach to repertoire and performance. Charlotte attended Oxenfoord last year for the first time and also represented RWCMD in the inaugural Sir Bryn Terfel Song Prize.

Now based in Cardiff, Charlotte performs regularly with the BBC National Chorus of Wales, gaining valuable experience working on large-scale choral repertoire.

Meet our next trailblazer, Rachael Liddell, the talented Scottish mezzo soprano who will join us as the Emma Kerr Classi...
01/04/2026

Meet our next trailblazer, Rachael Liddell, the talented Scottish mezzo soprano who will join us as the Emma Kerr Classical Singing Awardee!

A graduate, Rachael has dazzled audiences worldwide with her stunning performances in both choral and solo repertoire. Her impressive credits include lead roles in Sense & Sensibility: The Musical and One Shoe of Each Colour, as well as performances with Philharmonia Voices, , and .

We're thrilled to support Rachael's continued growth with the Emma Kerr Classical Singing Award, established in memory of the remarkable Emma Kerr. This award is a testament to the power of community and the impact we can have when we come together to empower talented artists. Thank you to everyone who supported , your generosity will enable Scottish Mezzos the chance to attend Oxenfoord for years to come!

Joining us as our inaugural Viola Tait Award recipient is Australian soprano Eden Shifroni. Currently studying at the Ro...
31/03/2026

Joining us as our inaugural Viola Tait Award recipient is Australian soprano Eden Shifroni.

Currently studying at the Royal College of Music Opera Studio with Russell Smythe, Eden's achievements are a testament to her dedication and passion. She's taken the opera world by storm, winning the 2024 IFAC Australian Singing Competition and the Audience Prize at the Joan Sutherland and Richard Bonynge Bel Canto Award. Her impressive performances include Pamina in The Magic Flute, Serpetta in La finta giardiniera, and Poppea in the Australian premiere of Elena Kats-Chernin's re-orchestration of Monteverdi's The Coronation of Poppea.

We are grateful to Isla Baring for supporting us with this award and championing young Australians to chase their dreams in the UK!

Want to support a young singer to attend Oxenfoord next year? Visit our website to find out more!

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