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Once called “a renaissance woman of contemporary British music” (The Observer), internationally celebrated composer, singer-songwriter and educator Errollyn Wallen CBE is inspiring the next generation of musicians in her new role as Visiting Professor of Composition at RCS.
From classical to contemporary, Errollyn’s prolific cross-genre output spans everything from opera and dance to film and television. She has been commissioned by institutions including the BBC and the Royal Opera House and has performed her songs across the globe.
Born in Belize, Errollyn gave up her training at the Dance Theater of Harlem, New York to study composition at the universities of London and Cambridge. She founded Ensemble X with its motto ‘We don’t break down barriers in music… we don’t see any’, which reflects her free-spirited approach and eclectic musicianship.
‘Dervish’ by Errollyn Wallen, performed by Graeme McNaught and Martin Storey.
Once called “a renaissance woman of contemporary British music” (The Observer), internationally celebrated composer, singer-songwriter and educator Errollyn Wallen CBE is inspiring the next generation of musicians in her new role as Visiting Professor of Composition at RCS.
From classical to contemporary, Errollyn’s prolific cross-genre output spans everything from opera and dance to film and television. She has been commissioned by institutions including the BBC and the Royal Opera House and has performed her songs across the globe.
Born in Belize, Errollyn gave up her training at the Dance Theater of Harlem, New York to study composition at the universities of London and Cambridge. She founded Ensemble X with its motto ‘We don’t break down barriers in music… we don’t see any’, which reflects her free-spirited approach and eclectic musicianship.
‘Dervish’ by Errollyn Wallen, performed by Graeme McNaught and Martin Storey.
