Clarinet contrasts with Emma Johnson at the Three Choirs Festival

Por Katherine Dixson, 26 julio 2012

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Crítica hecha desde Shirehall, Hereford el 24 julio 2012

Mendelssohn, Clarinet Sonata in E flat major

Schumann, Fantasiestücke, Op.73

Ireland, Fantasy Sonata for Clarinet and Piano

Poulenc, Sonata en si bemol mayor para clarinete y piano, FP 184

Stravinsky, 3 Pieces for clarinet solo

Bliss, Pastoral for Clarinet and Piano

Horovitz, Two Majorcan Pieces

Emma Johnson, Clarinete

John Lenehan, Piano

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*****

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***11

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*****

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Katherine Dixson

Katherine is an enthusiastic choral singer. Becoming chairman of her choir proved the catalyst for writing a memoir into which she crammed musical experiences galore, including her own belated musical education and encounters with professional musicians. Combining music, writing and travel is Katherine’s idea of bliss. Her website is here.