The Lawson Trio Welcomes Violinist, Francesca Barritt

The Lawson Trio, female classical musicians with cello and violin, portrait by Mat Smith Photography, London

The Lawson Trio, Rebecca Knight, Annabelle Lawson and Francesca Barritt, portrait by Mat Smith Photography, London — The Lawson Trio: Rebecca Knight (left) Annabelle Lawson (centre) Francesca Barritt (right)

After some time away from the music scene for the birth of Annabelle's beautiful son Marty, these photos are to welcome Francesca Barritt as new violinist to the Lawson Trio.

Annabelle Lawson, pianist, portrait by Mat Smith Photography at the Bank of England pillars, London — Annabelle Lawson: Pianist

Francesca Barritt, violinist, portrait by Mat Smith Photography at the Bank of England pillars, London — Francesca Barritt: Violinist

Fran has been busy this year leading English Touring Opera, and recently performing recitals as part of the fascinating Multi Story Orchestra series, as well as playing at Opera Holland Park season with the trio's cellist Rebecca.

Rebecca Knight, cellist, portrait by Mat Smith Photography at the Bank of England pillars, London — Rebecca Knight: Cellist

You can catch the Lawson Trio for their latest CD launch concert next month at the Sound Laboratory, University of Sheffield, and events starting in 2019, with recitals in Bromsgrove on 22nd February and Sheffield on 10th March.

The Lawson Trio, portrait by Mat Smith Photography on the steps of St Michael Cornhill by a blue door, London — On the steps of St. Michael Cornhill Church

The Lawson Trio with their instruments, portrait by Mat Smith Photography on the Bank of England steps, London — The Lawson Trio

All photographs on this blog are Copyright Mat Smith Photography 2026 unless otherwise indicated.

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