Carolyn Sampson is one of the wonders of the operatic world. She has an exceptionally flexible voice, pure in intonation and deployed with super-subtle refinement. She tops virtually every Baroque conductor's wish list of soloists.

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After studies at Birmingham University she was quickly taken up by The Sixteen, Polyphony and the Tallis Scholars, and by the inspirational Robert King. "She came to audition for a Vivaldi work she'd neither sung nor heard," he says. "It was obvious in 30 seconds she'd be perfect. She's the most undiva-like diva I've ever met."

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Since those early years she has whizzed to the top of the profession and around the world many times ....and I am so happy that she is staying with us at Ferrandou and has chosen this delicious programme in the village of Tauriac. Without a doubt the highlight of the musical year!