Twenty eight years ago Liz Upchurch, Alain Coulombe and Michael Colvin joined the COC’s Ensemble Studio at a time when Richard Bradshaw led the COC.. Yesterday they gave a recital in the eponymous amphitheatre. It was pretty impressive.

Twenty eight years ago Liz Upchurch, Alain Coulombe and Michael Colvin joined the COC’s Ensemble Studio at a time when Richard Bradshaw led the COC.. Yesterday they gave a recital in the eponymous amphitheatre. It was pretty impressive.

This one has been on the bucket list for ages. I have loved Ute Lemper’s work since I discovered it back in the 1980s but had never had a chance to see her live. Last night she played Massey Hall which was. a big enough deal for me to miss an opening at the COC of one of my favourite operas. (Fear not, I’m going to Cunning Little Vixen tomorrow).
