Betty Roe MBE (1930-2026), who has died at the age of 95, was a celebrated English composer, teacher, organist, singer and conductor. She took piano lessons from the age of six and started writing music and arranging for local choirs in her teens. She studied piano,...
The musical world is mourning the loss of one of our finest singers, and the media have responded with universally admiring notices and obituaries. Felicity’s achievements are there for all to see: her stellar career; her work with charities; her honorary degrees and...
AESS is very sad to hear of the recent death of Cleo Laine. Dame Cleo was, of course, a legend of song and music theatre, well-known and much loved by millions from her performances on stage and screen. AESS is deeply honoured to have had Dame Cleo as an Honorary...
Dame Patricia Routledge died on 3 October 2025. She has rightly had many obituaries in the press, and it's wonderful to see how she was respected and loved. We've lost a National Treasure. Dame Patricia has taken an active interest in our association for years now,...
Dame Patricia Routledge died on 3 October 2025. She has rightly had many obituaries in the press, and it's wonderful to see how she was respected and loved. We've lost a National Treasure. Dame Patricia has taken an active interest in our association for years now,...
