Anna Lapwood
About
Anna Lapwood MBE is an Associate Artist of the Royal Albert Hall (London) and holds the position of Director of Music at Pembroke College (Cambridge). She was awarded an Associateship of the Royal Academy of Music and the prestigious Gamechanger Award from the Royal Philharmonic Society in 2023. Anna regularly performs concertos with leading symphony orchestras and is heard playing recitals in concert halls and churches across Europe and the United States. Anna has also performed with Alison Balsom, Bonobo and Benedict Cumberbatch. As a broadcaster, she made her TV presenting debut on BBC Young Musician (also serving as Chair of the Jury in 2022), has hosted a televised Prom and is a regular contributor to BBC Radio 3 and 4.
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New single with Aurora “The Seed” recorded live at the Royal Albert Hall
Anna and Aurora's dramatic performance of The Seed recorded live at the Royal Albert Hall is out now. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kGBw28HGhY
New commissions from Max Richter and Kristina Arakelyan to premiere at the Royal Albert Hall
"I am so excited to be able to announce these two new commissions from Max Richter and Kristina Arakelyan, both made possible by the Royal Albert Hall. I feel really strongly about placing the organ at the heart of the classical world instead of on the periphery, and...
BBC Radio 3: A View from the Organ Loft
Anna has recorded a new series for BBC Radio 3: A View from the Organ Loft. The 6-part series features some of the world's best spectacular instruments starting with Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. Anna crosses the pond to visit the organ of Walt Disney...
Opus Klassik Awards 2024
Anna was honoured to have been awarded an Opus Klassik Award last night for her album, LUNA. The performance and acceptance speech can be watched now on ZDF. Ahead of the ceremony, Anna spoke to ZDF for a feature on 3sat.
New Release: Abendlied with The Pembroke College Girls’ Choir
"Singing in 6-8 parts has become one of our favourite things; we stand in a circle, I sing with them instead of conducting, and we make music together. Initially I was worried the younger choristers would struggle to keep up, but I’ve found time and time again they...
BBC Singers Centenary Concert at the Barbican, London
Anna is delighted to be joining the BBC Singers for their Centenary Concert as a special guest alongside Eric Whitacre and Abel Selaocoe. Taking place at the Barbican, London on October 2nd, the concert will feature a host of music that has played an important part in...