Rakhi Singh
Rakhi Singh | |
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| Born | Wales, United Kingdom |
| Origin | Manchester, England |
| Genres | Classical, experimental |
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| Instrument | Violin |
| Years active | 2016-Present |
| Labels | Bedroom Community, Cantaloupe Music |
| Member of | Manchester Collective |
| Website | rakhisinghmusic |
Rakhi Singh is an English violinist and composer who is best known as the Co-Founder and Co-Artistic Director of the Manchester Collective. Her performances often focus on contemporary repertoire and often feature live electronic elements.[1][2]
Education and career
[edit]Singh studied at the Royal Academy of Music, receiving a postgraduate degree in chamber music, where her piano trio won a two-year Junior Leverhulme Chamber Music Fellowship.[3]
In 2016, she founded the Manchester Collective, a chamber music ensemble focused on 20th and 21-century classical music with an emphasis on performing works by living composers.[4][5]
As a lead violinist, Singh has toured with Philip Glass,[6] Zubin Kanga[7] and Abel Selaocoe,[8][9] and had guest appearances with ensembles including the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, BBC Concert Orchestra, London Contemporary Orchestra[10] and the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.[11]
She has performed with the Manchester Collective at a variety of venues such as the Southbank Centre,[12][13] Royal Albert Hall[14] and the Royal Opera House.[15]
Singh has also contributes violin as a recording artist and has been featured on albums by Clark, Vessel and Fever Ray.[16]
She is also an active recording artist and has released records on both Bedroom Community as well as Cantaloupe Music.[17]
References
[edit]- ^ Clements, Andrew (2024-05-06). "Sansara/Manchester Collective review – an exquisitely colourful tribute to Rothko Chapel". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ^ Kettle, David (2023-05-31). "'I enjoy finding new sonic palettes' - violinist Rakhi Singh on performing with electronics". The Strad. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ^ Wiles, Stephen (2018-07-13). "in:spire with... Rakhi Singh". in:spire with... Chamber Music at Twilight. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ "About Us". Manchester Collective. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ Kato, Yoshi (2024-04-08). "Manchester Collective Takes Collaboration Seriously". San Francisco Classical Voice. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ^ "Rakhi Singh • Contemporary • Kings Place". Kings Place. 2024-11-10. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ^ Beale, Robert (2024-10-11). "Kanga, Manchester Collective, Singh, RNCM Manchester review - string ensemble playing at its most rewarding". The Arts Desk. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ^ David, Wolfson (2024-04-07). "Manchester Collective's Sirocco blows away New York". Bach Track. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Maddocks, Fiona (2022-04-30). "The week in classical: Manchester Collective & Abel Selaocoe; Music@Malling; Music x Museums". The Observer. ISSN 0029-7712. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ "Rakhi Singh". Bedroom Community. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ "Sounds New: CBSO announces the composers of 20 new commissions". City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ Woodley, Christopher (2022-12-06). "Places we think we know: Manchester Collective at the Southbank Centre". Bach Track. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Ingeldeev, Marat (2024-05-07). "A great celebration of Feldman's Rothko Chapel at the QEH". bachtrack.com. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ Young, Ian (2023-07-02). "Manchester Collective: Award-winning group on a mission to shake up classical music". BBC News. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ Maddocks, Fiona (2022-10-01). "The week in classical: Aida; Candide; Manchester Collective: Weather – review". The Observer. ISSN 0029-7712. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ "Rakhi Singh Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More..." AllMusic. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ Kettle, David (2024-12-20). "The Strad Recommends: Rakhi Singh: Purnima". The Strad. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
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