Andrew Trinick – Chief Executive
Prior to joining Dunedin Consort Andrew was Head of Artistic Planning and Production at BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra (SSO) where he was responsible for artistic planning for the main concert season, contemporary music output, studio recording work, and for Festival performances, including the Edinburgh International Festival, BBC Proms, BBC Proms in the Park Glasgow, Lammermuir, Celtic Connections and he started the Glasgow Tectonics Contemporary Music Festival over 10 years ago. He has over 20 years’ experience in the classical music industry, including previous roles at the BBC Symphony Orchestra in London, the BBC Proms and the Monteverdi Choir and Orchestra, the Royal Albert Hall and the Wigmore Hall. He was senior Producer for BBC Radio 3 and has commissioned many new works for orchestra and choir. Andrew is also a freelance studio producer for chamber and orchestral music, with several best selling recordings – recently producing a CD of recently discovered early piano music and orchestral music of Dimitri Tiomkin, and producing the 40th anniversary CD by Capercaillie.
Tel 0131 516 3718 or email him at andrew@dunedin-consort.org.uk
Jennie Baillie – Head of Marketing & Communications
After leaving Dundee College in 1991 with an HNC in Radio Broadcasting, Jennie worked in local government, where she gained experience in finance, property and economic development, before undertaking her marketing qualifications. She has since worked in marketing in a variety of Perth-based organisations, including city centre management and the third sector, as well as side roles managing bands, organising gigs and writing a music fanzine. Most recently she was Marketing and Campaigns Manager at Horsecross Arts, the charity responsible for running Perth Concert Hall and Perth Theatre.
Throughout her time at Horsecross Arts, Jennie also studied a degree and a masters with the Open University, achieving First Class Honours in Art History and a merit grade MA in Classical Studies. Most recently she has completed a PG Certificate in British Studies with distinction at the University of the Highlands and Islands.
When not working or studying, Jennie can be found running round the streets of Perth, or planning her next holiday to Italy!
Tel 0131 516 3718 or email her at jennie@dunedin-consort.org.uk
Lucia Capellaro – Learning & Participation Manager (job share)
Lucia has always been inspired by the positive impact of music education, and thanks to the generous support of her school and local music service she was able to pursue a career in music, despite challenging circumstances. She gained a Distinction with DipRAM in her MA at the Royal Academy of Music, and now freelances as a cellist specialising in historical performance practice, alongside other genres such as contemporary, folk, jazz and theatre.
Lucia is a keen educator and has taught the cello for over a decade, as well as teaching on the BA actor-musician course at Mountview Academy for Performing Arts. Between 2014-2018 Lucia worked with the charity Future Talent to devise and deliver a three-year Arts Council funded Performance and Development programme, which supports talented young musicians from disadvantaged backgrounds. In this role she directed chamber music ensembles who performed at the Hatfield House Chamber Music Festival and Buckingham Palace, gave mentoring sessions and delivered performance classes, and founded the Future Talent Orchestra, who performed at the Southbank Centre, Rambert Studios and Windsor Castle.
Tel 0131 516 3718 or email her at lucia@dunedin-consort.org.uk
Amy Collins – Learning & Participation Manager (job share)
Amy began her training in community music and singing while reading music at the University of Edinburgh. She went on to study at the Royal Academy of Music, where she received a distinction in her MA and ProfDip while also continuing her training with the Open Academy and earning an LRAM qualification in singing teaching. After graduating, Amy was invited to become an Open Academy Fellow and worked for several arts organisations in London. She returned to Scotland to complete her studies in the Alexander Gibson Opera School at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and currently divides her time between working with Dunedin Consort and singing professionally.
Through both lived and learned experience, Amy is passionate and committed to ensuring that everyone has access to high-quality music and has the opportunity to experience the transformative impacts it holds.
Tel 0131 516 3718 or email her at amy@dunedin-consort.org.uk
Katie Lawson – Head of Development
Katie brings over 25 years of experience in income generation and strategic development, to drive growth and engagement at Dunedin Consort, as the organisation approaches its 30th year. Katie’s career has spanned some of the UK’s best-known charities, including Asthma UK, Barnardo’s and laterally Tiny Tickers; covering all areas of fundraising and strategic charity development. Katie has a strong track record in achieving long-term sustainability for charities through diversifying and delivering a variety of income streams. Career highlights include being shortlisted for Cannes Lion award for delivery of Tiny Tickers campaign “Twinkle Twinkle Little Heart” and taking 23 Asthma UK supporters to Peru, cycling 400km to raise funds.
Outside of work, Katie’s happiest near water — whether volunteering as a lifeguard at her children’s swimming club or taking a “wee dook” in a Scottish loch. A former competitive swimmer who once represented Scotland, she’s still rarely found too far from her next plunge.
Tel 0131 516 3718 or email her at katie@dunedin-consort.org.uk
Jessica Massey – Concerts Manager
A keen amateur musician, Jessica began her career as Production Assistant with Dunedin Consort in 2019, remaining in post there as Artistic Planning Coordinator until 2022. Having gained a wealth of experience in concerts, tours and project management, Jessica moved on to work as Artistic Programme Manager at Nevis Ensemble where she led an orchestra of early-career musicians in a programme of community-focused projects and intensive touring across the length and breadth of Scotland. Most recently, Jessica worked as Operations Manager for the Dunard Centre and now returns to Dunedin Consort after 4 years elsewhere.
Jessica is a member of St Giles’ Cathedral Choir and has sung at many civic and international services – most notably for the Funeral service for Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022.
Tel 0131 516 3718 or email her at jessica@dunedin-consort.org.uk
Amelia Shakespeare – Head of Artistic Planning and Production
After completing her undergraduate studies in Musicology at the University of Birmingham, Amelia pursued postgraduate training in Historical Performance at the Royal College of Music and Schola Cantorum Basiliensis, specialising in Renaissance and Baroque Music.
Prior to her current position as Head of Artistic Planning and Production at Dunedin Consort, Amelia balanced a fulfilling freelance performing career with a range of roles in arts administration. Most recently she’s worked in concert planning and event management roles at Wigmore Hall and the Royal Ballet and Opera, and has performed alongside leading period ensembles such as the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Academy of Ancient Music, Dunedin Consort, and Ex Cathedra. She has performed live on BBC Radio 3 with several chamber ensembles and has recorded incidental music for BBC Radio 4 dramas with the Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments.
A committed advocate for diversity, equality and inclusion within the arts and the wider charity sector, Amelia has collaborated with charities such as Live Music Now to deliver live performances to underserved communities and audiences. She’s volunteered for Pride in London, providing administrative support and stakeholder management for one of London’s largest annual events promoting visibility, rights, and solidarity for the LGBTQIA+ community, and has recently gained invaluable insight and knowledge of charity governance through Spitalfields Music’s Trainee Trustee Scheme.
