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American pianist and educator with extensive experience in teaching and performance. Her work is closely connected with the study and promotion of Helen Hopekirk’s music, and she regularly collaborates on projects highlighting the contribution of women composers.

American pianist and educator, widely recognised for his commitment to piano pedagogy and performance. He is dedicated to promoting the music of Helen Hopekirk and has been actively involved in educational and performance projects related to her legacy.

Scottish-Dutch pianist Anna Michels has performed internationally as a soloist and collaborative musician. Based in Glasgow, she is active in both performance and teaching, and appears regularly with ensembles including Bubblyjock Collective. She is noted for her engaging interpretations of Scottish repertoire, with a particular interest in the music of Helen Hopekirk and women composers. Alongside her performing career, she works with young musicians at leading institutions in Scotland.

Organist of the City of Edinburgh Churches; one of the leading authorities on the Scottish organ tradition.
His work encompasses the performance and study of historical repertoire, engagement with archival sources, and the reconstruction of historical performance practices. He is widely respected for his contribution to organ scholarship, education, and the preservation of Scotland’s musical heritage.

Internationally experienced organist, choir director, and educator based in Bray, Ireland, with extensive performance and pedagogy experience across Europe and Russia. A graduate of the Moscow State Conservatory and former intern at the Royal Academy of Music in London, she brings valuable expertise in both solo and choral-organ repertoire and teaching practice.

A Scottish composer, musicologist, music historian, playwright, and broadcaster. He is one of Scotland’s leading authorities on Scottish musical heritage and the author of the acclaimed book Scotland’s Music. A completely new edition is in preparation with Birlinn publishers. Through his compositions, publications, radio programmes, and research, he has made a significant contribution to the understanding and promotion of Scotland’s rich musical traditions.

A multi-award winning composer, conductor and organist based in Edinburgh, Scotland. While predominantly a choral composer, he has written for variety of forces, from full symphony orchestra, to piano and synthesizer.