What does 'singing better' mean? In conversation with Ashley Stafford
Ralph got together with Ashley Stafford to talk about singing better and how to achieve it. Going beyond 'technique', they discuss the arguably more fundamental aspect of connection with the music, and how our understanding and interaction with music affects the way we sing.
Edward Gardner and Kirsty Hopkins
We were really excited to be joined by The Rodolfus Foundation patron Edward Gardner and soprano Kirsty Hopkins for another 'In Conversation With...' on Zoom recently. Edward and Kirsty joined Ralph Allwood, our Artistic Director, as they discuss their journey through their musical lives, the importance of music in education and why music matters more than ever.
What is the Future of Choral Music?
Rodolfus Foundation Musical Director Ralph Allwood is joined by Anna Lapwood, Ashley Stafford, and Peter Allwood to discuss a key question for many singers in our deeply disrupted world: What is the future of choral music?
Choral Courses and Pathways in Singing
Our Musical Director Ralph Allwood chats with Ben Parry about choral courses and pathways in singing. Ben Parry is the Artistic Director of National Youth Choirs of Great Britain (NYCGB), who also usually run events and choral courses throughout the year.
Making the Virtual Evensong - Part 1
Join our musical director Ralph Allwood as he interviews the technical team that produced our Virtual Evensong - Alexander James and Matthew Norriss. They're answering some of the questions from participants about the process to give a brief insight to how they did it. Watch out for part 2 where Alex and Matt go into much greater detail about the whole production process, with tips and hints for how others can do it!