Emma leads phantom of the opera at the barbican March 18th 2019

The second performance of Roy Budd's lush and full-bodied score to the silent black and white film, Phantom of the Opera, was at the Barbican on Monday 18th March. Emma was leading the Docklands Sinfonia for this performance. There was much excitement in the lead up to the show, as Emma and the Docklands Sinfonia had premiered Budd's symphonic score at ENO Coliseum 17 months previously.

Watch this space for details of future performances....

Emma appointed head of strings at st dunstan's college london

Emma has just been appointed Head of Strings at St Dunstan's College, Catford, London. She was thrilled to have been chosen for the post and is looking forward to a new educational challenge. Heading up the string ensembles and inspiring a large school community from 3-18 years is exactly the kind of thing Emma relishes.

Emma performing around the UK with Tangomotion

World-renowned Bandoneonist, Julian Rowlands invites Emma to perform with Tango Siempre as part of thrilling dance show Tangomotion, in dates around the UK through 2019. Venues include Blackheath Halls, Northcott Theatre Exeter, Winchester Guildhall and Norwich Playhouse, along with other private performances.

Details for tickets here: http://tangomusic.co.uk/dates/

emma leads docklands sinfonia on UK tour with the legendary hawkwind

Emma was thrilled to be leading the Docklands Sinfonia as a 24-piece orchestra accompanying the legendary rockers, Hawkwind, on their UK tour this Autumn. This was the first time the band had been backed up by a full orchestra, and all involved are hoping it happens again really soon!

Hawkwind and Docklands Sinfonia (conducted by Mike Batt) played venues including The Sage Gateshead and the London Palladium.

Emma tours uk with pete tong and the heritage orchestra

Emma toured the UK and Ireland with Pete Tong, as part of The Heritage Orchestra, in November this year. Venues included Metro Radio Arena Newcastle, Belfast SSE Arena and the last 2 nights of the tour at a sold-out O2 Arena, London.

Watch the whole show (filmed live at the O2) here:-

https://youtu.be/3hS9qK_Z1IM