"Emma Barnes successfully mixed compositions from Mozart, Haydn and Gluck finishing with a nice rendition of ‘Waltz of my Heart’ by Ivor Novello."
President Derek James, Chairman of the Joint Committee of Rotary Clubs
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"Congratulations ... to Emma Barnes who won the overall competition with a simply captivating performance of 'I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud' by E.Thiman"
Elizabeth Oliver, Head of Music, Bristol Cathedral Choir School
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“A lovely sound developing. You use your voice well and present delightfully expressive work. A very promising sound”.
Carol Gaild, Adjudicator, Nailsea Festival of Music
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“thoughtful, musical ... enjoyable [and] poised”
Opera/Operetta Class, Mid-Somerset Festival of Music
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"Her voice has a beautiful vibrato which she controls well. Her stage presence and communication are outstanding. She is very comfortable in front of an audience and has ‘wowed’ us with both the quality of her technique and the power of her performance."
Eiron Bailey, Director of Music, Bristol Cathedral Choir School
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"Your solo's were beautiful..and very well chosen to suit your sweet-sounding voice. And you can act!"
Mike Pearce, SIngers Acting Workshop, Chichester University
Mike Pearce, SIngers Acting Workshop, Chichester University