Programme
Saturday, 21 April, 8pm - Hazelwood School
Emma Johnson - clarinet
John Lenehan - piano
We warmly welcome Emma Johnson, who was unable to come in 2010 when the volcano eruption stopped all flights. Emma began learning the clarinet at the age of 9. In 1984 she won the BBC Young Musician of the Year. She studied Music and English at Cambridge University before embarking on full-time musical life. She has appeared as soloist with many leading orchestras round the world and her repertoire includes over forty different concertos. She takes an interest in contemporary composers and will be playing Suite for Emma, especially written for her by John Dankworth, as well as pieces by Weber, Schubert and Poulenc.
John Lenehan has earned an international reputation both for his work as solo pianist and with leading chamber music groups of his generation. he has appeared in major concert venues around the world and has been a frequent broadcaster. and recording artist. He is recognised as one of the foremost accompanists of today.