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A lunchtime feast from Michael Collins and Michael McHale at Wigmore Hall

Posted on June 18, 2020 by Mark Pullinger

Michael Collins & Michael McHale Wigmore Hall, 18th June 2020 These Wigmore Hall lunchtime streams are proving a real tonic, seeing the return of live music-making to the UK, albeit to an audience currently watching at home. It helps that John Gilhooly’s … Continue reading →

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A Brahms clarinet feast from Michael Collins and friends at Wigmore Hall

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Mark Pullinger

Stephen Hough: Brahms Residency Wigmore Hall, 6th January 2020 The playing of Richard Mühlfeld inspired Johannes Brahms to come out of self-imposed early retirement to compose four of the greatest clarinet works. The indefatigable Michael Collins very nearly did a … Continue reading →

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Beethoven or bust: anniversary series launched at Wigmore Hall

Posted on September 16, 2019 by Mark Pullinger

Michael Collins & friends; Elisabeth Leonskaja Wigmore Hall, 15th September 2019 Brace yourselves! We’re going to hear an awful lot of Ludwig in the coming fifteen months. Even before the calendar has clicked over to 2020 – and even then, … Continue reading →

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Swans, severed heads and a deerstalker: 2018 in review

Posted on December 30, 2018 by Mark Pullinger

“Wow! That’s some year you’ve had!” was a message written in one of this year’s Christmas cards. “Aiming to top it in 2019?” I’m not sure I have the energy! My outstanding operatic experience of the year was easily Salome at … Continue reading →

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Autumn sunshine and Gallic flair: Michael Collins in recital at Wigmore Hall

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Mark Pullinger

Michael Collins; Michael McHale **** Wigmore Hall, 26th September 2015 Watery September sunshine and an autumnal air hung over Wigmore Hall, appropriate conditions for a recital of late clarinet sonatas. Though very different in mood, three of the sonatas given … Continue reading →

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