Anne
Anne Butterworth
Vocals, Flute
Born in Manchester, brought up in Blackpool, Anne inherited a love of opera from her father. She developed her early performance skills singing Gilbert and Sullivan operetta with Thornton Youth Theatre, Marton Operatic Society and OLSS.
Anne decided to teach music and studied voice and education at St Martins College, Lancaster, where she met John, who introduced her to folk music.
After moving to Rochdale, Anne took up flute and developed her playing to a high standard.
After the arrival of children, Anne continued to teach (flute privately and music in mainstream education), and also worked as a musician for the Mediaeval Banquets at Worlsey Old Hall.
Anne also renewed her first love of opera and became involved as a principal singer with both Phoenix and Chimera Opera Groups.