Praised as “such an amazing talent”, Cantelina are a dynamic vocal and guitar duo comprising of mezzo-soprano Sophie Clarke and classical guitarist Ravi Nathwani. They have both just
completed their masters at the Royal Northern College of Music and during this time they received First Place in the RNCM Bessie Cronshaw/Frost Brownson Song Cycle Competition.

Cantelina perform in a selection of concerts all over the UK and were recently invited to perform by the Consul of Spain for the National Day of Spain. Other performances include a recital for Buxton Opera House and Pavilion Arts Centre and pre/post-concert performances for BBC Philharmonic and The Hallé, both at Bridgewater Hall.

Luke Bartlett is a classical and electric guitarist from Bristol. He started playing at age 10 and remained largely self-taught until being inspired to pursue further classical study at the World Youth Guitar Festival. He has been a long-standing member of the National Youth Guitar Ensemble and is now part of their fellowship ensemble. In 2023 he became a recipient of the prestigious Julian Bream Trust scholarship and this year made his London debut at King’s Place as an International Guitar Foundation Young Artist. Upon completion of his studies at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama under maestros Helen Sanderson, Zoran Dukic and John Mills in July 2024, he graduated with First Class Honours, receiving the Simon Clarkson Memorial Award for best all-round musicianship, Orpheus Prize for voice & guitar and was twice winner of the John Mills Prize for solo guitar. This year he also reached the final of the college’s concerto competition and was the first guitarist to compete in the final of the prestigious Sir Ian Stoutzker Prize. Luke seeks to reinvigorate the guitar’s tradition for dramatic and expressive performance while also exploiting more of the instrument’s technical possibilities. He is a member of RES NOVUS, an award-winning flute & guitar duo with Josephine Connor and is honoured to receive support from the Bristol Classical Guitar Society, Classical Guitar Centre Birmingham and Loan Fund for Musical Instruments

The Double Cup Duo, formed by Ernest Syrota and Sofiia Matviienko, is an enchanting guitar and flute duo that came into existence in 2023 at the prestigious Royal Academy of Music.

Hailing from central Ukraine, they both share a profound appreciation for the intimate and expressive nature of sounds and colours in music. This shared passion has inspired them to explore the fusion of various instrumental variations, including alto, piccolo, and baroque flute, across different epochs of music. Their performances are marked by a captivating sense of mystery and artistry. With grace and skill, the Double Cup Duo aims to transport audiences into the realm of classical music.

Their repertoire, ranging from original compositions to thoughtfully crafted arrangements, encompasses the diverse styles and periods that shape the rich history of music.

The Juno Duo is a British-Ukrainian Voice and Guitar chamber ensemble formed by Isabella Hulbert and Maryna Vosmirova. They pride themselves on their versatility as musicians, with their repertoire spanning from Baroque to Contemporary music, blending styles including Folk, Jazz, Musical Theatre and Pop with the Classical canon. Their programming explores concepts that inspire them musically, ranging from Folk, Cabaret, and Ballad programmes to name a few. They feature their diverse musicality through experimental arrangements using Violin and two Voices alongside their primary instruments. They have recently recorded their Cabaret arrangements at Abbey Road Studios.