Observer review
A very warm Observer review for The English Oboe: Rediscovered yesterday – "there is no disputing the technical facility of James Turnbull or the warm, sensitive pianism of Libby Burgess". See here for the full review.
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Winterreise
The third Winterreise of 2013 with Marcus Farnsworth yesterday, this time at the Great Hall of Southwell Minster. It's been fantastic to live with the piece a bit this winter and really get under the skin of it!
Masters of the Monarchs’ Music
Tom Bell's new recital disc, Masters of the Monarchs' Music, for which I was producer at Durham Cathedral back in the autumn, was launched this weekend at the London Organ Day at the Royal Festival Hall. The disc, on Regent Records, features a breathtaking performance of Malcolm Williamson's epic Symphony for Organ, alongside works by Bliss […]
Chamber music course
Looking forward to tutoring on the Berkeley Ensemble's chamber music course in April. Suitable for advanced musicians (ABRSM Grade 8 or equivalent and above) playing piano, strings or winds, the course will include individual tuition, time with a pianist, ensemble coaching and informal performance opportunities. It will begin with a concert given by the tutors. […]
Visiting conductor
Back from a delightful trip to Monkton Combe School, where I was guest conducting a rehearsal on the Mozart Requiem for Monkton Choral Society. A relatively new choral society, this was an impressive and lovely group. More details about the choir, including a write-up of the evening, can be found on their blog here.
BBC broadcast
Great to be back in the In Tune studio at BBC Radio 3 yesterday, with oboist James Turnbull, playing and chatting live in promotion of our new CD The English Oboe: Rediscovered. The programme can be heard on iPlayer here until Friday 22nd February.
Konstellation Elgar
Very enjoyable Konstellation concert in Brighton yesterday, performing with Carris Jones (mezzo-soprano) and Alexandra Reid (violin) in a programme entitled Magic of the woods, shimmers of the sea: music by Elgar for violin, voice and piano. This saw the Sea Pictures set alongside the violin sonata, exploring two quite different sides to Elgar's creative character. […]
BBC Radio 3 ‘In Tune’
Looking forward to appearing again on Radio 3's drive-time programme 'In Tune' with James Turnbull, next Friday (15th), to promote the release of 'The English Oboe: Rediscovered'. We will be discussing the disc with Sean Rafferty and performing extracts live in the studio, at around 4.30pm.
The English Oboe: Rediscovered
Excited to have received the first copies of the new disc with James Turnbull – 'The English Oboe: Rediscovered'. The disc is released on Champs Hill Records in March and will be available through Amazon and iTunes.
Adjudicating
Hugely enjoyable weekend at Oundle School, adjudicating their music competitions; great to hear so many talented and dedicated performances across the board. 'Tis the season for adjudication, evidently: looking forward to the same job at St Bernard's, Slough, next week.