Watch: Kathleen Ferrier Awards Ceremony

Wednesday, January 6, 2021

The 65th edition of the Awards took place in December and were streamed from Southwark’s Henry Wood Hall.

Soprano Ella Ward won second prize
Soprano Ella Ward won second prize

The first prize of £12,500 was awarded to Jessica Cale, who studied at the Royal College of Music, and has already worked extensively with The Sixteen and the Monteverdi Choir. 

The second prize of £6,000 was awarded to Ella Taylor, who graduated with distinction from the Royal Academy.

The Ferrier Loveday Song Prize of £5,000 went to Milly Forrest, who studied at the Royal College of Music.

Finally, the Accompanist’s Prize - funded by Help Musicians - went to former Oxford Lieder Young Artist Hamish Brown, who will receive £5,000.

To watch the Awards in full, visit https://ferrierawards.org.uk/2020competition/. This will be available until 31 January 2021.