As we approach our 50th Anniversary, nobody is more surprised than I that I’m the sole KS survivor of the 40th Anniversary celebrations back in 2008, but I’ve enjoyed the arrival of each new colleague and am viewing next year with extreme excitement!
It’s been an incredible 14 years since I was appointed to the group, following a period working as a lawyer in London, and over 1,500 concerts later a lot has happened – not least marrying Stephanie and helping to bring three wonderful daughters into the world. Although I miss them terribly as we tour around the world, the homecomings are still very special and I’ve been very fortunate to work at the very top of the choral profession for well over a decade now. Alongside the performances have come memorable education experiences, and I’ve found it rewarding to work at some of the world’s top universities assisting in their choral development – including at my alma mater, Cambridge.
When the concerts, broadcasts, rehearsals, media work and education is done, I like nothing better than to go home, open a bottle of wine, cook some food and relax with the family in rural Sussex.