Reviews of recent performances at the Presteigne Festival:

“Clare McCaldin sang with intensity and commitment“
     Stephen Walsh reviewing the premiere of Beginnings: Three Early Songs by Hugh Wood, at theartsdesk.com

Forthcoming performances in 2010:

21, 22, 23 October - Belfast Festival 2010

Premiere performances of "Postcards from Dumbworld", by Brian Irvine, directed by John McIlduff, with the Brian Irvine Ensemble

20 December - Royal Opera House lunchtime series 1pm

London premiere of A Voice of One Delight by Stephen McNeff, with Roman Canticle by Nicholas Maw. For mezzo, flute, harp and viola.

“Riccardo Simonetti's Janos and Clare McCaldin's Orsze were the stars“
     David Cairns reviewing Hary Janos in Opera magazine

“From the first moment, Clare McCaldin lived within, and drew us into, the atmosphere, the emotion and the meaning of each song. She was in command of a natural, ringing voice of great range of pitch, tone and dynamics, always at the service of the music. Gesture and expression of a natural actor were integral to the interpretation.“
     Howard Layfield reviewing Hexham Abbey Festival recital

“Clare McCaldin stands out in the dramatic colour offered by her scene”
      The Stage, reviewing The Gentle Giant