In the last week of November, Gresham’s welcomed back Kitty Whately as part of the Sir John Hurt Masterclass Series, generously supported by Lady Hurt.

Kitty, who teaches English song at both the Royal College of Music and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, is also an internationally celebrated Mezzo Soprano.

During her visit, she worked one-on-one with the soloists for the School’s Messiah performance, held later that week. Throughout the day, Kitty helped the young singers refine their vocal technique, focusing on nuance and detail. Her guidance brought a noticeable depth to the performances which was evident in the resulting concert.

This was a fantastic opportunity for the School’s young singers to develop their performance skills and to see what it takes to reach the next level of their vocal development.