So here’s something I’ve been meaning to get around to for 3 years! Shortly after purchasing my baritone saxomophone at the start of 2017, I thought it would be fun to pick a woodwind-heavy piece of Broadway music and do a one-man reed section video. I imagined it would be particularly interesting for people to …
Tag: Leonard Bernstein
Things for you to watch and listen to
The dark nights are drawing in, the leaves are falling off the trees, there’s a distinct chill in the air and The X Factor is in full flow. Pretty miserable, wouldn’t you agree? So to cheer you up, here are some videos that you’ll really enjoy, assuming you are a fan of the music of …
My New Favourite Lyrics
Well I had a splendid time last week playing for ‘Tahiti!’ with Bloomsbury Opera. We got to throw paper around, loudly blow air down our instruments, and shout “You’re smelly!” a lot. At least, I assume that was part of the performance… he highlight, however, has to be my new all-time favourite lyrics, from Bernstein’s …
‘Trouble in Tahiti’… in Bloomsbury!
‘Tahiti!’ Bloomsbury Opera Saturday 25th – Sunday 26th March 8:00 Great Hall, Goodenough College, WC1N 2AB www.goodenough.ac.uk/opera This weekend sees me in Bloomsbury, where I shall be performing in the orchestra for ‘Tahiti!’! This show gives you two operas for the price of one (although they’re both quite short so that probably makes …