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Midsummer Opera celebrates 30th Anniversary Season with Un ballo in maschera

By Kathryn Wareham, 22 November 2015
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Reviewed at St John's, Waterloo, London on 20 November 2015
Programme
Verdi, Un ballo in maschera
Performers
Midsummer Opera
David Roblou, Conductor
Lynne McAdam, Director
Jane Streeton, Amelia
Catrine Kirkman, Oscar
Joanna Gamble, Ulrica
Christopher Hollis, Judge
John Upperton, Riccardo
Andrew Mayor, Renato
Justin Bindley, Samuel
Brewer, Tony, Silvano
Graham Stone, Tom
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Kathryn Wareham
Kathryn Wareham
Having decided her life mission was to become a drummer (aged five), Kathryn now sings opera and presents classical music radio programmes across the South of England. Kathryn studied Music at both Royal Holloway, University of London and Paris IV – La Sorbonne, Paris and upon graduation coached students in Québec for regional talent competitions. Recently returned from travelling around North America, Kathryn is devouring the music scene in London where she currently resides.