Dame Felicity Lott

The Trustees of the Villages Music Festival are very saddened to hear of the death of Dame Felicity Lott, who acted as patron of the Festival from 2015 to 2026. She was always welcoming, generous with her time,  and was a wonderfully supportive patron. She gave a masterclass at Ripe for young singers during the 2017 Festival. We appreciated her enthusiasm and her gentle, friendly approach to the singers and the audience. She will be greatly missed.