Carolyn Sampson OBE: The Power of Local Music Making

Send us Fan MailCarolyn Sampson is a soprano at the top of her game, both here in the UK but also internationally.  This last year has seen her release her 100th album, called "But I like to sing!"  However, that's not all!  She's also been named Gramophone Artist of the Year, was awarded an OBE in the King's New Year's Honours List for her services to music and named Honorary Member of the Royal Academy of Music.  She is also from Bedford and came through the Bedfordshire Youth Music Service - and speaks often about the positive impact that it had on her as a young musician.In this episode she speaks candidly about how those experiences mattered and how young musicians today continue to need local support.  Carolyn is singing at St Andrew's Church in Bedford in November 2025 in a special anniversary year concert for their Concert Series.  For more info about Carolyn: www.carolynsampson.comFollow her on Instagram, LinkedIn and Bluesky. Events and booking tickets: www.bedfordsymphony.comFollow us: Facebook: @beds_orchestral_society Instagram: @beds_orchestral-society