The performance forms part of the Swindon Recital Series, which brings world class chamber music to the town. Michael is currently Principal Clarinettist with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Professor of Clarinet at Trinity College of Music in London and first British winner of the International Clarinet Congress Competition. He will explore the work of serious composers writing under the influence of jazz. He will play works by Bernstein, Lutoslawski, Malcolm Arnold, John McCabe and Poulenc, one of the great melodists of the 20th century. He will be accompanied by pianist Paul Turner.
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For the last Lunchtime Concert of the current Season Paul Turner will be playing a mix of jazz and ragtime inspired pieces at the Wyvern Theatre. Starting with Joplin’s Maple Leaf Rag the ragtime theme continues with three pieces by Debussy, Gershwin’s Three Preludes for Piano and a a selection of preludes by Kapustin, Copland’s Four Piano Blues and a selection from Chick Corea’s Children’s Songs. The recital ends with Ginastera’s Danzas Argentinas.
Michael Whight will appear at the Arts Centre on Friday February 10 at 7.30pm. Tickets are £15, Seniors £12.50, students £2.50, accompanied children 14 and under free. There is also a booking fee.
Paul Turner will perform at the Wyvern Theatre in Swindon on Wednesday February 15 at 1pm. Tickets are £6, accompanied children 14 and under are free. There is no booking fee.
