Barnaby Smith

Conductor, Countertenor and Artistic Director. Founder, Artistic Director and Countertenor of VOCES8 and the VOCES8 Foundation.

[VOCES8 @VOCES8]

We are thrilled to announce that Savannah Porter will be joining VOCES8 as Andrea’s successor.

During Savannah’s recent visit to London, we had the pleasure of filming a performance of @olagjeilo ‘Northern Lights’, which you can watch on YouTube here:

https://t.co/zdAkGIduun

[Barnaby Smith @barney987]

Behind the scenes with the new VOCES8 Scholars (UK). Always a pleasure to mentor and watch them flourish!

[Barnaby Smith @barney987]

All comfy on @British_Airways BA11. Singapore here we come 📸 @Perciusonline

[VOCES8 Foundation @v8_foundation]

⭐️NEW MUSIC FRIDAY⭐️
'Fossá' by Mars Smith, from 'Faroe Islands: Echoes on the Wind,' is inspired by Fossá's dual waterfalls. Semi-improvised and semi-composed, it mirrors the waterfall's essence: always familiar, yet never the same. 💧
#VOCES8Records
🎧 https://t.co/IeKT3df5ID

[Barnaby Smith @barney987]

Last call - deadline for applications for @voces8 soprano auditions is tomorrow

More info here: https://t.co/sO4uw3OdNh

@v8_foundation

[VOCES8 Foundation @v8_foundation]

Our friends at @natyouthchoir are searching for some new singers to join their Youth choir 🎵

Find out more about being part of the choir, the once-in-a-lifetime tour to South Africa and how to apply: https://t.co/TrOpXKcQTl

[Barnaby Smith @barney987]

New album...Jun 7th - conducting @v8_foundation choir & orchestra, @jack_liebeck 'To Sing of Love' features @TaylorScDavis triptych and brand new arrangements of favourites (The Lark Ascending, @EricWhitacre Sleep). 1 month to go!

[Barnaby Smith @barney987]

Very pleased with this news 👇

[VOCES8 Foundation @v8_foundation]

We're delighted that the BBC has announced a sustainable plan for the future for the @BBCSingers as an integral part of the BBC’s classical music provision. This news follows the conclusion of a project supported by a proposal from The VOCES8 Foundation.
➡️https://t.co/Js3wkMwmdB

[Gramophone @GramophoneMag]

Video of the Day: Handel's 'All We Like Sheep' https://t.co/IbzZspfygX

[Barnaby Smith @barney987]

Here is "The Sleeping Child", penned by the brilliant Bob Chilcott. We can't thank @GramophoneMag enough for sharing!
"If you are vying for a moment of solace in the busy final week of Christmas, look no further."
https://t.co/e5xwbGVJZ8

@VOCES8

[Gramophone @GramophoneMag]

Video of the Day: O Come, O Come Emmanuel https://t.co/aMK1d5QJrr

[Barnaby Smith @barney987]

🙏 for this great review @TimAshAsh !

@VOCES8

[Apple Music Classical @AppleClassical]

Cinematic orchestral arrangements? Tick. Superb choral singing? Tick. Christmassy feelings? ✔️https://t.co/HfQZlodyq6

[Barnaby Smith @barney987]

Drivetime Discovery of the week on @ClassicFM!!

[Barnaby Smith @barney987]

Podcasting! On our recent Amercian tour, I spoke to YourClassical about the background to, 'A Choral Christmas' and the brilliant composers @TaylorScDavis and @bobchilcott
https://t.co/NsK1TWNIO9

@VOCES8 @v8_foundation @jack_liebeck @deccaclassics

[Barnaby Smith @barney987]

#LIVEFromLondon Christmas 2023 - now into the swing of the festive season with one concert still to air - 'Silver Bells'. Ticket info below 👇

[VOCES8 Foundation @v8_foundation]

⭐️ TONIGHT we are LIVE from The VOCES8 Centre for our first concert as part of #LIVEFromLondon Christmas 2023 ⭐️

Grab your ticket to our jubilant festival - https://t.co/DsABh1tvtr

[Barnaby Smith @barney987]

Feeling very honoured to feature twice in Textura's Top 20 Classical (vocal) recordings of 2023!

@VOCES8 @EricWhitacre @IllyriaConsort

[VOCES8 Foundation @v8_foundation]

Introducing our new US-based upper voice ensemble, Lyyra! ⭐️

Celebrate #WorldChoralDay with a gift to support Lyyra's founding. Double your impact through year-end. Learn more: https://t.co/WB0mF0Ypsn

#voces8 #singers #Lyyra

[VOCES8 Foundation @v8_foundation]

⭐️ TONIGHT we are LIVE from The VOCES8 Centre for our first concert as part of #LIVEFromLondon Christmas 2023 ⭐️

Grab your ticket to our jubilant festival - https://t.co/DsABh1tvtr