Susan Chilcott
Susan Chilcott, one of the outstanding singers of her generation, died from cancer in 2003 aged 40. The Susan Chilcott Scholarship is an independent charity set up in her name was set up to provide funding for professional classical singers for advanced training or career development.
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2011 Chilcott Scholars
Nine singers have been awarded Susan Chilcott Scholarships in 2011. The scholarships, which this year totalled £19,000, will support the singers in a range of practical ways – from enabling further conservatoire studies to specialist vocal and language training and support in creating promotional CDs and websites.
This year 62 singers applied for scholarships, with the strongest applicants asked to audition before a distinguished panel: Neal Davies (chair), Pamela Bullock, Susan Bullock, Iain Burnside, Ian Rosenblatt and Mollie Petrie (Susan Chilcott’s teacher). The following singers were selected:
- Mezzo-soprano and YCAT artist Kathryn Rudge who receives support for specialist vocal training, and coaching at ENO.
- Four students of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama will receive scholarships towards course fees, coaching and expenses: baritones Ashley Riches and Ben McAteer, mezzo soprano Marta Fontanals-Simmons and tenor Adam Smith.
- Tenor Matthew Long, receives a Susan Chilcott Scholarship to support further studies on the post-graduate vocal performance course at Royal College of Music.
- Mezzo-soprano Magdalen Ashman, receives support for further professional development, including an audition tour of Germany, language tuition, a demo CD and website.
- Countertenor Magid El-Bushra, who will receive funds towards private tuition and language courses.
- Baritone Tristan Stocks, who will also receive support for private tuition and travel.
Iain Burnside Chair of the Susan Chilcott Scholarship comments:
“It is a delight to be able to help these nine, fine, very different singers. These are tough times to be starting a career. We hope that the help being offered in Sue’s name will empower these young artists and put air under their wings. We congratulate them all and will follow their progress with the greatest interest.”
