Susan Gritton

Soprano & botanist (pls follow me on @pennymarshwort) - 🌿Still singing 🎶🎼 (and working on nature recovery projects 🍀🍃🌱)

[Helena Horton @horton_official]

New story- Drought data continues to look grim, water restrictions likely if the weather is as forecasted

https://t.co/6ErlsI8GWG

[Hyperion Records Ltd @hyperionrecords]

We are devastated to learn of the death of Matthew Best (6 February 1957 – 10 May 2025). His outstanding recordings across the 1980s and '90s with the Corydon Singers have more than stood the test of time and are a foundational cornerstone on which Hyperion's renown was built.

[Chris Glynn @chrisglynn00]

Just arrived! A stunning & powerful new song cycle by @gavhiggins about place, identity & what it means to be northern. Featuring poems by the Brontë sisters alongside brilliant contemporary voices. 1st performances this summer @BrittenPears @ryedalefestival & many more to follow

[Stephen Hough @houghhough]

I always have the deepest respect and admiration for colleagues who are piano tuners and technicians. Please support this petition if you can.
https://t.co/u0tDA0eU2h

[Susan Gritton @smgritton]

Totally agree @roseandfriends . This is such sad news indeed. I’ve spent a lifetime in awe of his special musicianship and lovely nature from our early days in the @NYO_GB onwards. I can’t believe that he’s gone

[Matthew Rose @roseandfriends]

So sad to hear about the news of David Watkin
A great man and BRILLIANT musician.
His Bach ‘cello suites illuminate and inspire every time I listen, which is often!

https://t.co/QDSd4EHZtw

[Royal Conservatoire of Scotland @RCStweets]

1/3. It is with great sadness that we share the news that our dear colleague and friend David Watkin has passed away.
David was one of the finest cellists of his generation - a master soloist, chamber musician, orchestral leader, and conductor.

[Deborah Annetts @DeborahAnnetts]

What is the matter with this Labour Government. Their actions are beyond words as they choose tech companies and generative AI over home grown UK creative industries. I used to be a Labour voter but no more @ISM_music
https://t.co/IcSMjzj9kq

[Highgate Choral Society @HighgateChoral]

We announce with great sadness the death of our much loved Musical Director, Ronald Corp, on 7th May in Bath. Just last autumn, we celebrated Ron's 40th anniversary at the choir. He was a highly talented musician, composer, conductor and chorus master — and a great friend. RIP

[Ryedale Festival @ryedalefestival]

"If you’re the kind of person who likes your live music with a view – think medieval abbeys, seaside towns and countryside churches – then Ryedale Festival 2025 is right up your street."

https://t.co/tkyNyP4bHs

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[The Kathleen Ferrier Awards @FerrierAwards]

The results are in!

The 2025 Ferrier Awards
First Prize: Lily Mo Browne, mezzo-soprano
Second Prize: Philippe Durrant, tenor
Ferrier Loveday Song Prize: Ellen Pearson, mezzo-soprano
@helpmusicians Accompanist's Prize: Francesca Lauri, piano

Congratulations!

[The Kathleen Ferrier Awards @FerrierAwards]

The 2025 Ferrier Awards Finalists:

Hector Bloggs, baritone
Lily Mo Browne, mezzo-soprano
Ayane Nakajima, piano
Philippe Durrant, tenor
Bethany Reeves, piano
Seohyun Go, soprano
Ellen Pearson, mezzo-soprano
Francesca Lauri, piano
Zheng Jiang, countertenor
Yihan Zhao, piano

[Philippa Tudor @tudorfp]

#GustavHolst as you’ve probably never seen him before, more like @davidhockneyart than his usual Harry Potter look. This photo was taken during his happy visit to @AnnArbor @UMich in 1923 and seems appropriate to wish all his supporters happiness in NY2023 @HolstMuseum @HolstSoc

[Susan Gritton @smgritton]

Being #naturepositive What this means

[Susan Gritton Medcalf @pennymarshwort]

#COP15 TODAY’s agreement - step forward in creating actionable stewardship goals to safeguard global #biodiversity, with targets included for protecting critical ecosystems and indigenous peoples' rights.
Next step is implementation.

[Susan Gritton Medcalf @pennymarshwort]

#COP15 TODAY’s agreement - step forward in creating actionable stewardship goals to safeguard global #biodiversity, with targets included for protecting critical ecosystems and indigenous peoples' rights.
Next step is implementation.

[Tony Juniper @TonyJuniper]

End game in Montreal, but plans too weak, including 30% target, which now not 30% protected on land & 30% on sea but 30% overall. Also species content too weak on extinction & abundance. Calls for ambition on finance must be matched by stronger ambition for Nature recovery #COP15

[Tony Juniper @TonyJuniper]

Why economic growth and Nature recovery must not be seen as choices, but partners https://t.co/IR1BR86mzF

[Paul McCreesh @Paul_McCreesh]

Absolutely on the money here about the lack of respect for art per se, and funders',esp ACE, obsession with social engineering.

[Claire Fox @Fox_Claire]

We debated regional arts funding yesterday. It might sound great to say 'give more money to the arts in North', but it is always done in the utilitarian guise of creating jobs and regenerating areas - never based on the quality of art. How condescending to red wall audiences...

[Richard Harwood @harwoodonline]

At @Thehexagon this evening with @rpoonline and came across our next concert in our 22/23 season in Reading.

Tchaikovsky's Rococo Variations will be on the programme!

[Susan Gritton Medcalf @pennymarshwort]

A core part of our country’s cultural heritage, the first place for many to experience the thrill of live opera, amazing outreach & training for emerging UK artists. Please sign to reinstate English National Opera's ACE Funding immediately https://t.co/LICQOq7Dmf via @UKChange