We are Papagena, a five piece all women a cappella vocal ensemble from the UK. If you want to know more about us, how we got into the music industry and generally what we are all like together when put in a room together, this is a little insight for you. Enjoy, from Abbi, Lizzie, Sarah, Suzie and Suzzie.
Join a cappella quintet Papagena (Abbi, Lizzie, Sarah, Suzie and Suzzie) as they discuss life in an all female UK ensemble: Choosing and writing repertoire for women's voices, programming their diverse concerts and celebrating the group's relationship with the wonderful Orchestra of the Swan. All of this chat is peppered with laughter and beautiful music from the group. Thanks for listening.“If Papagena were an all-male a cappella ensemble rather than an all-female group they would be household names in the UK” - Gramophone “More even than the music it's the juxtapositions that deliver the thrills of discovery...I want to hear them live.” Album of the week - Norman Lebrecht, Slipped Disc
Join a cappella quintet Papagena (Abbi, Lizzie, Sarah, Suzie and Suzzie) as they discuss life in an all female UK ensemble: Breaking into the classical music industry, taking risks as a new group, building audiences, and the hilarious moments when things go wrong in concerts. All of this chat is peppered with laughter and beautiful music from the group. Thanks for listening.“If Papagena were an all-male a cappella ensemble rather than an all-female group they would be household names in the UK” - Gramophone “More even than the music it's the juxtapositions that deliver the thrills of discovery...I want to hear them live.” Album of the week - Norman Lebrecht, Slipped Disc@papagenasingerswww.papagena.co.uk
Join a cappella quintet Papagena (Abbi, Lizzie, Sarah, Suzie and Suzzie) as they discuss life in an all female UK ensemble: sharing experiences on releasing their brand new album 'Hush!', backstage banter within the group, working in the classical music industry and generally what it's like singing in a group like this. All of this chat is peppered with laughter and beautiful music from the group. Thanks for listening.“If Papagena were an all-male a cappella ensemble rather than an all-female group they would be household names in the UK” - Gramophone“More even than the music it's the juxtapositions that deliver the thrills of discovery...I want to hear them live.” Album of the week - Norman Lebrecht, Slipped Disc@papagenasingerswww.papagena.co.uk
Join a cappella quintet Papagena (Abbi, Lizzie, Sarah, Suzie and Suzzie) as they discuss life in an all female UK ensemble: releasing their Christmas album 'The Darkest Midnight', programming their concerts, working with a record label and generally what it's like singing in a group like this. All of this chat is peppered with laughter and beautiful music from the group. Thanks for listening.“If Papagena were an all-male a cappella ensemble rather than an all-female group they would be household names in the UK” - Gramophone“More even than the music it's the juxtapositions that deliver the thrills of discovery...I want to hear them live.” Album of the week - Norman Lebrecht, Slipped Disc@papagenasingerswww.papagena.co.uk
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