Elspeth Wilkes

Elspeth Wilkes is the musical director/pianist of Green Opera's double bill of 'At the Statue of Venus by Mike Heggie and 'La Voix Humaine' by Francis Poulenc, co-produced by Community Jameel at Grimeborn Festival 2023.

She studied at King’s College, London and Royal Academy of Music and works as a repetiteur/musical director with Opera up Close (winning an Olivier award for La Boheme), Opera Brava, Northern Ireland Opera and Opera de Bauge. Elspeth conducts Thurrock Choral Society, is assistant conductor with Barnes Choir and is a member of the Bridgetower Ensemble.

Elspeth has performed at St John’s Smith Square; Royal Opera House; Royal Albert Hall; St Martin-in-the-Fields as well as recitals in Spain, France and South Africa. She has worked with BBC Wales, Royal Ballet, Royal Shakespeare Company amongst others.