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About us
Irina Tutt
Irina
trained as a Soprano at the Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatory in St.
Petersburg Russia, graduating with an Honors
Diploma from the Conservatory in 2003 with
her performance of Tatyana's part from the opera “Eugene
Onegin” (P.I. Tchaikovsky)
After
graduating Irina and worked as a professional Soprano in St
Petersburg for several years.
Whilst
studying at the conservatory in St Petersburg, Irina entered The
Mariinsky Young Singers Academy,
Mariinsky Theater.
On
May 25th and July 7th 2003 Irina took part in Anna Karenina. Composed
by V.A.Uspensky, giving a passionate performance in a production
dedicated to the 300th anniversary of St. Petersburg.
September
2003 Irina joined the St Petersburg State Concert Company
"Petersburg-Concert"
On
November 11th , 2003 the first Solo-concert of Irina Tutt took place
at the Kochneva palace (St. Petersburg) performing various works by
Russian and European composers.
Irina
continued to give regular concert performances for “Petersburg
Concert“ until moving to the UK in April 2007
Irina
currently lives close to London. Having moved to England in April
2007 on the happy occasion
of her marriage to her husband Andrew.
Irina
continues to give occasional performances in her home country, and
since moving to England is working on the Continued Professional
Development of her vocal technique and repertoire in conjunction with
Elizabeth Ritchie, and performing in concerts and events with Noel
Charles as “Classical Duo”
Irina
is a versatile performer who enjoys new challenges and is always
positive to new ideas and projects. She strives to create a warm and
open atmosphere with humour and intelligence in her performance.
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Noel
Charles
Noel Charles was born and lives in
Central London.
He was educated at the
Purcell School of Music for ten years, where he studied piano with
Valeria Szervansky.
He was Organ Scholar at
Norwich Cathedral during 1998-99, and subsequently became Organ
Scholar in 1999 at Oriel College, Oxford, taking a First in Music in
2002, whilst studying organ with David Sanger.
He attained a
Postgraduate Diploma in Performance (Solo Piano Recitalist) from the
Royal College of Music during 2002 – 2003 and a Masters of Music
from the Royal College of Music during 2003 - 2005, studying piano
with Julian Jacobson.
Whilst at the Royal
College of Music, Noel specialised in early 20th century piano
repertoire. He continued to be an active organist, becoming Church
Music Scholar at Royal Hospital Chapel, Chelsea (2002 - 2003), and
then continuing to deputise at churches throughout London. Noel also
developed his interest in conducting through studying with Neil
Thompson.
Noel has given numerous
concerts in London and UK. He is a committed accompanist, and has
years of experience accompanying vocal and instrumental performers.
In 2004, he founded the
London Piano School , which teaches around 35 students on a weekly
basis. He is currently the resident Pianist for Wimbledon Wine
Cellars, and also for Chelsea Ballet Schools. He continues to be in
demand as a pianist, organist, conductor, and teacher.
Accompanying:
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Accompanist for Enfield Grammar School
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Accompanist for students for their final recital @ Guildhall
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Accompanist for Vision Opera
Conduct:
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Conducted Faure’s
Requiem @ Waltham Abbey + St Leonard’s,
Shorditch
Piano
work:
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Pianist for event @ Dorchester Hotel
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Played rehearsal of Verdi’s
Requiem for The Really Big Chorus @ RAH
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Pianist for numerous Ballet schools and exams
Recitals/Concerts:
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Recital @ St Martin‘s-in-the-Field’s
as part of Concordia Foundation
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Recital @ St Bride’s
Church
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Recital @ St Alfege Church, Greenwich
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Recital @ All Hallows by the Tower
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Recital @ St George’s,
Bloomsbury
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Organist for concert with Worthing Philharmonic Choir
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Organist for Stainers Crucifixion
@ All Saints Church, Poplar
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