A multiple-prize winning and critically acclaimed conductor and accompanist, William Vann is equally at home on the podium or at the piano and is particularly renowned for his revival performances and recordings of lost and lesser-known works of vocal and choral music by British composers.

"Performer, editor, composer and teacher, Simon Rowland-Jones has always led a very busy, all-embracing musical life. He was founder violist of the Chilingirian Quartet, in which he played for a total of ten years, and subsequently performed with many other leading chamber groups.

Maltese tenor Nico Darmanin made his debut at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden and has since performed in Venice, Oviedo, Buxton, Glyndebourne and Grange Park Opera, as well as the Teatru Manoel, Valletta.

Classical guitarists Mario Strinati and Pietro Agosti formed Duo Striago in 2016 and deeply impressed Simon Rowland-Jones at the Strings Final of the 2024 Royal Over-Seas League in London.

The name Sacconi Quartet comes from the outstanding 20th century Italian luthier and restorer Simone Sacconi, whose book The Secrets of Stradivari is considered an indispensable reference for violin makers.