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Proms at St Jude's - Michael Collins & Friends, with Grace Davidson
at St. Jude's Church .
7.45pm One of the world’s finest clarinettists, Michael Collins is joined by
fellow recording artist pianist Michael McHale and renowned soprano
Grace Davidson in a programme comprising Schubert’s The Shepherd
on the Rock, Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet and Schubert’s Octet.
The Shepherd on the Rock is a showpiece for clarinet, voice and piano,
which conveys the shepherd’s longings for his absent sweetheart. This
is followed by one of Mozart’s most sublime works, the Clarinet
Quintet. We finish with Schubert’s Octet, an infectiously joyous piece
of music that never fails to raise the spirit.
Today, also highly regarded as a conductor, Michael Collins continues his
distinguished soloist career as a clarinettist. Committed to expanding the
repertoire of the instrument, he has premièred works by contemporary
composers. Recent releases include a disc of British Clarinet Concertos
as soloist and conductor with the BBC Symphony Orchestra.
‘Michael Collins...brilliant playing in every sense’ Classic FM.
Grace Davidson has carved an international career working with all the
leading Baroque ensembles, including The Sixteen and Tenebrae.
‘Grace Davidson sings with gorgeous purity and warmth and hits some
extraordinarily ethereal high notes’ Classic FM.
Michael McHale’s international career as a solo recitalist, concerto
soloist and chamber musician has taken him to venues from Japan to
the USA and Germany. He released a CD of clarinet sonatas with
Michael Collins in 2015.
‘The singing sensibility of McHale’s sensitive and polished pianism’
Gramophone. Supported by Pamela Fulton and Kate Munday. More about the Festival and book tickets online at www.promsatstjudes.org.uk
St. Jude's Church
Central Square
Website: www.stjudeonthehill.com St. Jude's Church is available for concerts and recordings. For bookings call Elinor Delany 020 8455 0506. Proms at St Jude'sWebsite: www.promsatstjudes.org.uk |
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