My husband and I are still in shock as we undertake the short school-run with our four year old boy in the morning... how on earth did that happen?? Therefore, I just had to sign up to play medieval celtic harp and the recorder in James' new school's orchestra... I hope the other parents' mirth doesn't rapidly turn to dismay.

I've just received copies of two new recordings released this year, 'Schubert Lieder: music and words' with wonderful colleagues from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and 'Venice by Night' with the virtuoso baroque band la Serenissima. It's an honour to be asked to record such wonderful repertoire, and I feel extremely blessed to have had the opportunity to be part of these projects.

Forth coming concerts include:

October 17, Madrid, Fundacion Juan March: Cantatas by Handel and Boyce, Venetian Canzoni di Batello with la Serenissima

November 28, Perth, Scotland, St Andrew's Night Celebration - Scottish traditional and classical repertoire.

November 29, Glasgow University: Singers' Masterclass

December 7, Chichester Cathedral: The Messiah with the Hanover Band

December 8, St Nicholas Church, Arundel: The Messiah with the Hanover Band

December 20, St George's, Bristol: Venice by Night with la Serenissima

December 31, Wigmore Hall, London: Venice by Night with la Serenissima

So, if you get to any of these performances, please do clap loudly and come and say hello at the end!

With best wishes

Mhairi xx