Biz news: Bryn Terfel’s agency in smart merger

The Harlequin agency in Cardiff which has looked after the baritone Sir Bryn Terfel from the start of his career has agreed a merger with agency Keynote, a London-based artist management company.

Harlequin was started in 1986 by Welsh mezzo-soprano Doreen O’Neill, sister of tenor Dennis. Her artists are mostly Welsh.

Keynote is owned by ex-IMG VP Libby Abrahams and looks after Amanda Echalaz, Rinat Shaham and conductor Tomas Hanus, among others.

Libby says: ‘After ten successful years this is an exciting new chapter for Keynote and a great privilege to work with Sir Bryn Terfel.’

Sir Bryn Terfel, a co-owner of Harlequin, says: ‘From the onset, Harlequin Agency has played a pivotal role in developing and building my career. It has always been my dream to continue its work and expand the agency’s potential. I am thrilled that the fabulous Libby Abrahams and her company, Keynote Artist Management, share these same creative values.  The merger of these two dedicated, hard working companies will be a dream come true. I
look forward to an exciting new venture and adding more strings to our bows!’.