Wigmore Hall Podcasts

The Countertenor

Wigmore Hall Podcasts

Show Notes

In this month’s podcast episode, countertenors Hugh Cutting and Iestyn Davies discuss finding their voices, musical inspirations, programming, and more.

Both Hugh and Iestyn have residencies at Wigmore Hall this Season, including a weekend-long celebration of John Dowland’s quartercentenary, baroque festivities, and more.

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In May’s podcast episode, author Julia Boyd speaks to Ian Skelly about her book, There is Sweet Music Here: The World of Wigmore Hall (Elliott & Thompson, 2026). Drawing on archival sources and first-hand accounts, the book and their conversation charts the Hall’s extraordinary journey from Edwardian beginnings to the present day. There is Sweet Music Here: The World of Wigmore Hall will be available to purchase at the Hall from Thursday 21 May, and throughout our 125th Anniversary Festival from Monday 25 May until Sunday 7 June.

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