Sarah Williamson is renowned as a virtuoso clarinettist whose talent has been recognised by concert-goers and critics alike. BBC Music Magazine wrote: A tenacious player like Williamson doesn’t need gimmicks – her sonorous timbre and natural musicality speak for themselves.
She has performed at many of the world’s major concert halls as soloist and with leading orchestras. She achieved international fame following her success in the BBC Young Musician Competition 2002, won second prize in the Eurovision Competition for Young Musicians in Berlin, and graduated at Le Conservatoire Superieur de Musique et de Dance de Paris, with the Premier Prix, where she was awarded a ‘Laureate’, the Conservatoire’s highest honour in recognition of her ability and musicality. She champions new music and has had works composed for her and her recording of the Copland Concerto is recognised as the leading interpretation of the work.
Sam Haywood has performed in many of the world's major concert halls, including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, the Tonhalle in Zurich. The New York Times hailed his 'Passionate flair and sparkling clarity' and the Washington Post his 'dazzling, evocative playing'.
Performance to include:
Poulenc - Sonata for clarinet & piano (1962)
Weber - Grand Duo Concertante
Brahms - Sonata No. 1 in F Minor for clarinet & piano, Op. 120 No 1
Gershwin - I got rhythym (from Girl Crazy)
The next lunchtime concert is on Thursday 14 November and will be performed by the Rosamunde Trio.
Join the LSE Choir and Orchestra on Tuesday 10 December for the LSE Christmas Concert in the beautiful surroundings of St Clement Danes Church.
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Just economics and politics? Think again. While LSE does not teach arts or music, there is a vibrant cultural side to the School - from weekly free music concerts in the Shaw Library, and an LSE orchestra and choir with their own professional conductors, various film, art and photographic student societies and regular public exhibitions. For more information please visit LSE Arts and Music.
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