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The Arcubus Ensemble are currently fundraising to record their debut CD recording. It will be recorded with Regent Records and feature the group's signature style of innovative programming including a number of works by our composer-in-residence, Russell Hepplewhite. If you would like to make a donation towards this exciting project please contact us.
In addition to a successful crowdfunding campaign, Arcubus are delighted to have been awarded a grant from the Gemma Classical Music Trust.
In addition to a successful crowdfunding campaign, Arcubus are delighted to have been awarded a grant from the Gemma Classical Music Trust.
Julian Collings Musical Director
Julian was educated as an organ scholar at Tonbridge School in Kent, before winning an organ scholarship to Christ’s College, Cambridge in 1999, studying under Thomas Trotter and David Sanger.
He is currently Director of Music at St Cyprian's Church, Clarence Gate, a post which he combines with a busy freelance performing schedule. Much in demand as a choral director, he conducts numerous choirs in London and is founding musical director of the much acclaimed Arcubus Ensemble.
As an organ recitalist he has performed extensively both in the UK and overseas as well as broadcasting for BBC radio and television. As organist with Svyati Duo, he regularly collaborates with cellist, Rebecca Hepplewhite, performing concerts in the UK, Europe, Asia and the United States of America. The duo also have three critically acclaimed recordings to their name and plans for a DVD recording in 2018.
He is currently Director of Music at St Cyprian's Church, Clarence Gate, a post which he combines with a busy freelance performing schedule. Much in demand as a choral director, he conducts numerous choirs in London and is founding musical director of the much acclaimed Arcubus Ensemble.
As an organ recitalist he has performed extensively both in the UK and overseas as well as broadcasting for BBC radio and television. As organist with Svyati Duo, he regularly collaborates with cellist, Rebecca Hepplewhite, performing concerts in the UK, Europe, Asia and the United States of America. The duo also have three critically acclaimed recordings to their name and plans for a DVD recording in 2018.
Russell Hepplewhite Composer-in-Residence
Russell is becoming widely known for his operatic and choral music. His ground-breaking operas commissioned by English Touring Opera for young audiences have been widely performed, and have won him much critical acclaim. Laika the Spacedog won two major awards at the prestigious Armel International Opera Festival and transferred to Avignon Opera; while Shackleton's Cat was described in Richard Morrison's four star review in The Times as 'compelling', and Opera Now Magazine handed it five stars saying it was 'outstanding'.
Russell's choral works are published by Banks Music Publications in their Genesis Choral Library Series, and his cello and organ works have been recorded by Svyati Duo and released on the Regent Records label. Future commissions include works for Trinity Boys Choir, W11 Opera and a main-stage piece for Salisbury Playhouse.
Russell's choral works are published by Banks Music Publications in their Genesis Choral Library Series, and his cello and organ works have been recorded by Svyati Duo and released on the Regent Records label. Future commissions include works for Trinity Boys Choir, W11 Opera and a main-stage piece for Salisbury Playhouse.
