Jamie Lonsdale and Friends

About this event

Returning to the Pheasantry, join Jamie Lonsdale and his star performers for an uplifting evening of live music. Relax and unwind to love songs, and songs from the shows. A fabulous evening of entertainment for all, guaranteed to sell out as always so best buy tickets early. Having been Head of Choir at Pangbourne College, music went out of my life until the age of 38 when my neighbour Betty Bleakley bravely gave me singing lessons. Initially told by her that I had left it too late to sing opera, I put my name secretly down for a weekend opera course. 20 operas later, I enjoyed myself enormously, particularly singing three seasons at Grange Park Opera. Musical theatre included South Pacific at Grange Park, and the role of Captain von Trapp in London. I am so grateful to my singing teacher of 20 years Arwel Treharne Morgan. Several years ago, and much to my surprise, my first song came to me: “Streams”. Fortunate enough to meet the music director Robert Emery, we have collaborated since on piano accompaniment. His wonderful orchestral arrangements, recorded at Abbey Road Studios have led to some repeated exposure on BBC television and many radio interviews. Encouraged by Robert, I am now writing my fourth album of songs. Released albums are “A Journey”; “Footprints”; and “Freedom”.