VOX integra

Tomorrow night!

Join us at St Peter’s, Titchfield, for an evening of staged opera scenes: Love & Misadventures.

Expect gorgeous music by Mozart, Bizet, Handel, Tchaikovsky, Britten, Offenbach and Gounod, performed by a talented cast of singers.

Come and share in the music, the drama, and the stories of love and adventure.

The church is alive with music this week as our singers throw themselves into rehearsals!

It’s a joy to watch them working so hard – learning from each other, growing in their artistry, and finding new colours in the music of Mozart, Bizet, Handel, Britten, Tchaikovsky, Offenbach and Gounod.

They’ll give a glimpse of their progress at the Love & Misadventures concert this Saturday (7.30pm, St Peter’s Church, tickets on the door), but we’re already so proud of all they’ve achieved.

We’re delighted to invite you to Love & Misadventures – an evening of staged opera scenes in the heart of Titchfield.

Expect Mozart, Britten, Bizet, Handel, Tchaikovsky, Offenbach and Gounod, performed by a talented cast of singers who have spent the week in Titchfield preparing this special concert.

Come and share in an evening of beautiful music, drama, and community.

Something exciting is happening in Titchfield this week…

We’re welcoming singers from across the UK and beyond for a week of rehearsals at St Peter’s Church, leading up to a special staged opera concert:

Love & Misadventures
Saturday 30th August, 7.30pm
St Peter’s Church, Titchfield
Tickets on the door (£10 / £8 students & seniors)

Beautiful music, big emotions, and a few surprises along the way. We’d love to see you there!

Did music used to be a central part of your life? Maybe you studied voice in college, sang on stage, dreamed of a career in opera—but life led you in another direction.

Still, the love of singing hasn’t left you. You catch yourself missing the thrill of rehearsal, the camaraderie of the cast, the joy of stepping into a role and letting your voice soar. You wonder: What if I gave myself just one week to come back to it?

This summer, we're offering a chance to do just that. Spend a week immersed in staged opera scenes, surrounded by supportive professionals and like-minded singers. Reignite your passion, reconnect with your artistry, and remember what it feels like to sing for the love of it.

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Meet David Lawrence – Choral Mastermind, International Conductor & Inspiring Educator

One of the UK’s most versatile conductors, David has led orchestras, symphony choruses, and national youth choirs across 25+ countries – from the UK and USA to India, Singapore, Colombia and Australia.

Associate Conductor of both the CBSO Chorus and London Symphony Chorus, and Choral Advisor to Sinfonia Viva, David is a dynamic force in both the professional and education music worlds.

His operatic credits include Le Nozze di Figaro, La Cenerentola, and contemporary works by James Wood and Stockhausen. He’s also led massed choirs of up to 8,000 singers as Principal Conductor of Young Voices and wowed BBC audiences with performances like the epic 700-voice Spem in Alium.

We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome David to the course this year, where he’ll be coaching singers and also leading a Verdi Choral Day – a powerful midweek musical moment open to all participants! An unforgettable opportunity to work with one of the best.

Want in? Email [email protected]

Meet Riho Akagi – Pianist, Educator & Collaborative Artist

Born in Mishima, Japan and trained at both the Tokyo College of Music and London’s Guildhall School of Music & Drama, Riho is a powerhouse of precision, passion, and poise.

Her international career spans solo and collaborative performances across Japan, the UK and beyond – including appearances at iconic venues like Barbican Hall.

Winner of the Dvořák Society Prize at the Emmy Destinn Young Singers Awards 2019, Riho is known for her expressive artistry and deep musicality.

Currently based in London, she’s a sought-after collaborative pianist and accompanist at GSMD, inspiring the next generation while continuing to shine on stages across Europe and Asia.

We’re thrilled to be working with Riho on this year’s course – her insight, artistry, and energy bring something truly special to the experience. Don’t miss the chance to work with her!

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Meet Beverley Worboys

Award-winning soprano, West End star, and international opera soloist—Beverley’s voice has lit up stages across Europe.

A passionate educator, Beverley runs a vocal studio in Basel with a focus on body work & movement. She’s a masterclass leader and sought-after adjudicator in musical theatre & operetta, and just for the 24th-31st August, all ours!

Beverley trained at Guildhall School of Music & Drama, where she won the British Song Prize, Countess of Munster Scholarship, and Frederick George Painter Prize for Gilbert & Sullivan.

Career highlights include:
• Christine in Phantom of the Opera (London & Basel)
• Mabel in Pirates of Penzance (12-month UK tour with Paul Nicholas)
• Rose in Aspects of Love, Joanna in Sweeney Todd, Jesse in Mahagonny Songspiel
• Opera roles across Europe: Così fan tutte, Don Giovanni, Die Fledermaus, Le Nozze di Figaro, and more
• Soloist at the Puccini Festival in Lucca 🇮🇹
• BBC Radio 2’s Friday Night is Music Night
• Concerts in Royal Festival Hall, Tonhalle Zürich, Globen Stadium, KKL, Barbican & beyond

https://www.voxintegra.com/staged-opera-scenes2025

Sure, you can sing a solo anytime—but there's something uniquely powerful about singing with others.

Opera isn't just about the spotlight. It's about duets that breathe with shared emotion, trios that dance in perfect balance, sextets that weave story and harmony together, and choruses that lift the room with collective sound. Ensemble singing reminds us that music is connection—listening, responding, creating together.

This summer, come be part of that. In our staged opera scenes course, you’ll dive into the rich ensemble repertoire that makes opera unforgettable. Blend, harmonize, and rediscover the thrill of being one voice among many.

https://www.voxintegra.com/staged-opera-scenes2025

Leading 'Opera at Willowbank' is the powerhouse Theresa Goble – Mezzo-Soprano, International Vocal Coach & Co-Founder of Vox Integra

From the Royal Opera House to opera houses across Europe and the U.S., Theresa has wowed audiences in iconic roles like Carmen, Amneris (Aida), Dalila (Samson et Dalila), and Kundry (Parsifal).

She trained at Guildhall and the National Opera Studio with scholarships from ROH and Scottish Opera, she’s worked under legends including Sir Alexander Gibson and Leonard Bernstein.

But that’s just one side of her story...

A world-renowned vocal pedagogue, Theresa joined the Guildhall teaching faculty in 1990 and has since taught at Bedales, Royal Holloway, and top international summer schools. She’s an examiner, adjudicator, and a passionate advocate for mindful, whole-body singing.
Known for her unique holistic approach, Theresa blends Bel Canto tradition with brain gym, inner game principles, and educational kinesiology. Her research in this field is reshaping how we teach voice in conservatoires today.

In 2012, she co-founded Vox Integra, an award-winning organisation offering elite vocal training programs across Europe, drawing students worldwide—from Hong Kong to South America.

Her students? They’re gracing the stages of major opera houses around the globe.

https://www.voxintegra.com/staged-opera-scenes2025