shARING 26:A Spring Concert

All Nations Centre, Saturday 9th May 2026

Thank you for joining us.

Thank you for taking the time to support our selection of aspiring student singers, as they showcase their recent hard work, in an evening of music perfect for a spring evening.

These concerts are a part of Sharing, an initiative lead by Jack, aimed at creating opportunities for his singing students to hone their performance skills, in a safe and encouraging environment.

The concert will be followed by an informal drinks reception in the foyer, with alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available with donation.

Concert Programme

Martin Stewart - Port of Many Ships (Keel)

Trade Winds (Keel)

Amy Pilcher - Pōkare Ana (Trad. Māori)

Reuben Hill - Caro mio Ben (Giordani)

Silent Worship (Handel)

Rhys Thomas - Che gelida manina (Puccini)

Rebecca Reilly - Porgi amor (Mozart)

O Waly, Waly (Britten)

Grace Livsey - Last Rose of Summer (Britten)

INTERVAL

Reuben Hill - Pure Imagination (Bricusse, Newley)

Molly Ashby-Ridgeway - Beauty & The Beast (Menken)

Katy Morton - The Winner Takes It All (Andersson)

Amy Pilcher - Fields of Gold (Sumner)

Martin Stewart - Where’er You Walk (Handel)

Michael Bianco - Look! Through the port comes the moonshine astray (Britten)

Rhys Thomas - Ch’ella mi creda (Puccini)

Pourquoi me réveiller (Massenet)

Grace Livsey - Batti, batti o bel Masetto (Mozart)

Rebecca Reilly - All I Ask of You (Lloyd-Webber)

Amy Pilcher - Defying Gravity (Schwartz)

Jack Bowtell, Opera Singer & Singing Teacher

Originally hailing from the Ribble Valley in Lancashire, British baritone Jack Bowtell, graduated his BMus in Vocal Performance in July 2018, from The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff. After progressing on to The David Seligman Opera School, under the tutelage of Donald Maxwell, Jack graduated in July 2020 with distinction in MA Advanced Operatic Performance. Jack has been privileged to work with such eminent Welsh companies such as Music Theatre Wales and BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Welsh National Opera and more recently Opera Holland Park and Longborough Festival Opera. Alongside his operatic work, Jack has an established a strong teaching base in the city, and is a sought-after singing teacher offering lessons from his Cardiff studio.

Amy Bishop, Accompanist

Amy has been a music teacher for over 12 years and is a passionate advocate for collaborative music-making. As an accompanist, she finds particular joy in performing with Jack’s students; whether in formal concerts, masterclasses, or preparing for and accompanying music exams, Amy enjoys listening dynamically and following the unique lead of each performer. Beyond the stage, Amy has a diverse career delivering school music workshops, music for wellbeing, and teaching piano. She recently expanded her practice by qualifying as a Music Therapist, further deepening her commitment to the power of music as a tool for connection and communication.