Libby Jackson, Soprano and Linda Hinchliffe, Piano
Linda Hinchliffe
Linda began her piano studies at the age of four in Leeds and subsequently trained at the London College of Music under the direction of William Lloyd Webber. She was awarded two piano diplomas and a degree in 1974, and later completed PGCE in music education at Reading University.
Her distinguished career spans more than five decades, encompassing both teaching and performance. She has worked extensively with amateur societies as a pit musician and Musical Director, with notable productions including “My Fair Lady”, “Oh, What a Lovely War” and “Oliver”.
Linda was employed for 25 years by Leeds Education Artforms as a peripatetic pianist, and National Curricular music teacher. She also served for 13 years as an accompanist for Leeds Youth Opera, contributing to productions such as The Magic Flute, the European premier of Philip Glass’s Appamatox, Les Miserables, West Side Story, Sweeney Todd and Verdi’s Macbeth.
Now retired, she continues to accompany students for examinations and diploma recitals and remains active in supporting choirs and students in conducting lessons and masterclasses.