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Performer: Michael Collins

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Suganandarajah and Collins delight in Weber at Belfast’s Ulster Hall

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Leslie Suganandarajah brings an evening of classical elegance with the Ulster Orchestra, while Michael Collins shines in a rarely performed concerto.
****1
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German Romanticism given a fresh lick of paint by the Philharmonia

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Some thrilling moments in a memorable evening of Brahms and Weber, with the Philharmonia and Michael Collins on riveting form.  
****1
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Daniele Rustioni flies The Star Spangled Banner in Belfast

From the streets of New York to America’s southern states, Daniele Rustioni with the Ulster Orchestra present an all American evening, with some fine playing. 
***11
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A new ensemble performs Schubert in a deserted Wigmore Hall

The Wigmore Soloists make their concert debut in one of music's great ensembles – Schubert's Octet.
****1
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Warmth and pleasure in music-making from Collins and LMP

Playful Weber and sublime Mozart performed with warmth and joy by Michael Collins and the London Mozart Players from the lofty St Pancras clock tower.
****1
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A lunchtime feast from Michael Collins and Michael McHale

Two Michaels – Collins and McHale – provided the musical nourishment in today’s lunchtime recital from Wigmore Hall, a feast of classic clarinet sonatas.
****1
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Michael Collins on a passion for the clarinet

Michael Collins © Benjamin Ealovega
The leading British clarinettist of his generation reminisces about his early BBC Young Musician success, on combining solo and orchestral careers and his thoughts on Mozart's great concerto.