Anna McLachlan –
mezzo-soprano
Rachel Neiger – piano

The Programme

Anna McLachlan – mezzo-soprano
Rachel Neiger – piano

Liederkreis, Op 39
1. In der Fremde
2. Intermezzo
3. Waldesgespräch I
4. Die Stille
5. Mondnacht
6. Schöne Fremde
7. Auf einer Burg
8. In der Fremde II
9. Wehmut
10. Zwielicht
11. Im Walde
12. Frühlingsnacht

Trois Mélodies, Op 7
1. Après un rêve
Trois Mélodies, Op 8
1. Au bord de l’eau
Trois Mélodies, Op 23
1. Les berceaux

Auf dem Wasser zu singen, D 774
An den Mond, D 193
An die Musik, D 547

The Artists

Anna McLachlan completed her Master’s at Trinity Laban Conservatoire, taught by Alison Wells. Whilst there, she participated in the ENO Mentor Scheme.

Anna recently made her debut with the National Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company. Recently, she performed the roles of Orfeo in Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice at the Reform Club and Lelio in Viardot’s Le Dernier Sorcier with Gothic Opera. In 2018, Anna co-founded the opera company, Grassroots Opera, performing the role of Orfeo in Orfeo ed Euridice. Anna was a Young Artist with Bury Court Opera, performing as a mad voice and covering the title role in the premiere of Mad King Suibhne (Noah Mosley). Other operatic performances include Dorabella, Idamante, Cherubino and Rosina.

Anna was a finalist in the Schubert Song Prize, singing in a masterclass with Dame Felicity Lott, for the London Song Festival.
www.annamariemclachlan.com

Rachel Neiger started learning the piano at the age of eight. At senior school she was awarded a prize for achieving the highest mark in Grade 8 in the history of the school. Rachel graduated with a music degree from Oxford Brookes University and completed her postgraduate Diploma at Trinity College of Music. Whilst there, she won a scholarship onto the award-winning Mentor Scheme to study accompaniment with Susan Tomes and the Florestan Piano Trio. Since then, she has been in demand as a piano accompanist, performing a wide range of repertoire, specialising in vocal accompaniment. She has performed at Edinburgh Festival, Blackheath Halls, Shipley Arts Festival and many recital series around the UK.

In addition to her performance work, Rachel is a committed piano teacher at Christ’s Hospital School and also has a large private practice at home. Her enthusiasm for education and mentorship continues to nurture and inspire the next generation of musicians.