Water City Music runs a year-round programme of events at inspiring locations across London and the UK. To find out more about any particular event, download the support material or contact us directly. Alternatively, if you would like to get involved in organising...
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Michael Bochmann: Artistic director
Michael is the inspiration behind the festival and its project director. A violinist and educationalist,he has performed worldwide as a soloist, chamber musician and orchestral leader. He has broadcast many times for BBC Radio and TV as a soloist and as leader of the...
Richard Mallett: Event Producer
With over 40 years ‘practice’ as a professional arts administrator and producer, Richard has managed many projects in the UK and overseas. His company – Richard Mallett Arts Management – works across diverse artforms including music, dance, music theatre and opera. He...
Esther Cavett: Associate Artistic Director
Esther Cavett assists Michael Bochmann in running Water City Music, and also acts as his accompanist. Outside this role, she is Senior Research Fellow at King’s College, London, and Lecturer in music at Somerville, Jesus and Lincoln Colleges, Oxford. She works at the...
Meriel Barclay
Meriel spent much of her career as a Director of Corporate Services for charities and professional firms in London. She is a (now retired) qualified accountant and brings experience of dealing with finance, HR, organisational change, charity management and governance...




