| Capriccio is an ensemble of gifted young string players drawn from schools
in the North West and led and coached by outstanding young professionals. The group was
founded in 1991 by the William Byrd Singers of Manchester with whom they sometimes
perform. Players are often also members of the National Youth Orchestra and it is quite
common for them to go on to Music College and the profession. When Capriccio have
performed at Great Witley previously, their performances have been highly praised as one
of the highlights. |
Helena Roques began studying the violin at 4. She won a scholarship from Wells Cathedral School
to the RNCM. Active there as a soloist, chamber music & orchestra player, she has led
the Chamber and Symphony Orchestras. She also plays with the BBC Philharmonic, Royal
Liverpool Philharmonic and Manchester Camerata. Helena is a member of the award-winning
Stillman Quartet and performs frequently with her own Piano Trio.
Stephen Wilkinson was for many years conductor of the BBC Northern Singers,
appearing at the major UK festivals such as Aldeburgh, Edinburgh and the Proms and widely
around the world. He is founder conductor of the William Byrd Singers. |
Great Witley Church 
