Clarinettist
EVENTS
Tullis Rennie: UnHeard SOS, supported by UnHeard
Fri 08 Nov 2024
8 pm
The Peer Hat, Manchester. M1 1BE
As part of Tullis Rennie's album launch tour for 'Safe Operating Space' released by Efpi Records, UnHeard presents a captivating fusion of electronic improvisation and acoustic harmony. The event features a headline performance by Tullis Rennie, with support from UnHeard's Johanna Leung and Poppy Philligreen.
More Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tullis-rennie-unheard-sos-supported-by-unheard-tickets-1006962400647
Music at St Michael's: Sonix Duo
Fri 01 Nov 2024
1.15 pm
St Michael and All Angels Church. SK10 1DY
Clarinet and bassoon duet featuring compositions by Beethoven, Poulenc, Alun Cook, and more.
Music for an Autumn Evening: Sonix Duo
Fri 31 Oct 2024
7.30 pm
Frodsham Library, Princeway, Frodsham WA6 6RX
Classical music concert (clarinet and bassoon duo) at the Frodsham Library. Ticket from £10.
More Information:https://www.infrodsham.uk/whats-on/details/2024-11-28/1524-music-for-an-autumn-evening
Manchester Central Library: Mindfulness Painting with Live Music
Thu 24 Sep 2024
1 pm
Manchester Central Library, St Peter's Square, Manchester M2 5PD
Mindfulness Painting with Live Music workshop at the Manchester Central Library. Workshop facilitated by Johanna Leung (music) and Tina Ramos Ekongo (art), featuring original composition by Johanna Leung tailored to mindful practice.
Peace and Mind UK: Peace Festival
Sun 15 Sep 2024
10 am - 4 pm
The Engine Rooms, Birchwood Park, Warrington. WA3 6YN
Mindfulness Painting with Live Music workshop at the Peace Festival, in memorial of Brianna Ghey. First ever Peace Festival with live music, workshop, guests speech, yoga, kids activities, sound bath, food and drink.
More Information:https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czx6xxpdr2zo
Manchester Contemporary Youth Opera: The Role of the Die
Fri 06 Sep 2024
3.30 pm (with artist Q&A)/ 4.30 pm/ 6.15 pm (with artist Q&A)/ 7.30 pm
International Anthony Burgess Foundation, Manchester M1 5BY
A brand new 15-minute opera devised over ten days by our 2024 MCYO Collaborating Artists, Amit Manna, Deniz Dortok, Gemma Dyer (remote), Hannah Lam, Hannah Salter, Johanna Leung, Natalie Summers. Production supported by MCYO Artistic Directors, Richard Strivens and Nina Whiteman, and Guest Mentors, Rebecca Hurst, Kerry Firth, Adam Davies, Eli Randle.
Project funded by The Henfrey Charitable Trust.
Moving Forwards, Sideways:
Mindfulness Painting
Fri 16 Aug 2024
11 am
13 Thomas Street, Manchester. M4 1EU
An immersive floor-based painting experience that integrates movement, art and music. The workshop will be facilitated by Tina Ramos Ekongo and accompanied by live music composed and performed by Johanna Leung. This session will allow both children and adults to immerse themselves in the art, get lost in the soundscape, and co-create art without boundaries!
More Information: https://www.eseacontemporary.org/projects/moving-forwards-sideways
Short Supply Scratch:
Johanna Leung- Catastrophe and Life
Fri 28 Jun 2024
8 pm
Mirage Bar, Islington Mill, Salford. M3 5HW
Join us for a comfortably uncomfortable cross-disciplinary experimental performance experience that explores the nature of life, human insecurity and environment. Together with visuals created by Alice Vincent-Barwood, Johanna will bring you original composition and performance (clarinet, objects with recorded track) while experimenting with sound in Mirage Bar on the spot. Experience the premiere sketch of the complete repertoire that will be performed at the Reimagined City Festival.
More Information: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Manchester/Mirage-Bar--Islington-Mill/Scratch/39168451/
2 Clarinets and Piano Recital Series
19-21 Jun 2024
Various locations at North West England
2 clarinets and piano recitals featuring compositions by Felix Mendelssohn, Johannes Brahms, Witold Lutosławski and Dmitri Shostakovich. Recital presents by Clarice Pang (clarinet), Johanna Leung (clarinet) and Angelina Ellada Pavlou (piano).
June 2024
19th 12.30 pm Rochdale
The Parish Church of St Mary in The Baum. OL16 1AP
20th 1.15 pm Macclesfield
St Michael and All Angels Church. SK10 1DY
21st 12.30 pm Lancaster
Lancaster Priory. LA1 1YZ
More Information: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/controversial-shakespeare-show-clarinet-duo-and-rochdale-events-this-week/
Screenshot: An opera by Emily Pedersen
Wed 17 Apr 2024
7.30 pm
The Stoller Hall, Hunts Bank, Manchester M3 1DA
An emotionally charged and thought provoking new chamber opera, Screenshot follows the journey of one young woman as she becomes subject to image-based sexual abuse. It sits in her thoughts, questions and fears, and follows her first steps of growth and healing.
Screenshot is grateful to have received funding and support as winner of the RNCM Creative Innovator Award and the Alumni Choice Award.
More Information: https://stollerhall.com/whats-on/screenshot-an-opera-by-emily-pedersen/
UnHeard x RNCM (postponed)
Tue 16 Apr 2024
8 pm
International Anthony Burgess Foundation, Manchester M1 5BY
Collaborative project with a new duo of Pablo Sonnaillon (double bass) and Tanguy Poquet (electronics) and member of the UnHeard Ensemble; Joanna Leung (clarinet/saxophone); Poppy Philligreen (soprano saxophone/clarinet), and Billy Lancaster (electric guitar) featuring compositions from RNCM composers.
The Lowry: Scratch Nights X New Earth Academy+
Fri 16 Feb 2024
7 pm
The Lowry, Pier, 8 The Quays, Salford, Manchester M50 3AZ
The Lowry Scratch Nights offer an evening dedicated to the development of brand-new work. These scratch nights bring new live work to audiences and create a supportive platform for artists to experiment, take risks, test ideas on stage, and share new work with peers and wider public.
Performance features sound designed by Johanna Leung.
More Information: https://thelowry.com/whats-on/scratch-nights-x-new-earth-academy/
Friends of the Whitworth: Sunday Concert- Sonix Duo
Sun 04 Feb 2024
3 pm
The Whitworth Gallery, Oxford Rd, Manchester M15 6ER
Friends of the Whitworth Sunday Concert Series 2024 season opening concert.
Sonix Duo, a dynamic contemporary music wind duo, presents a family friendly programme with a magical story that brings the audience to distant settings in nature from the smells of summer flowers to the harsh ocean. Concert features guest clarinettist Lewis Wood.
Programme
Philippe Hersant Hopi
Gordon Jacob Duo
Emily Pedersen That Summer Smells of Rosemary
Leo Delibes Sous le dome epais, arranged by Curtis Man
Alan Cook Mad Swans for 2 clarinets
Theresa Martin Riptide
Issac Albeniz Tango
More Information: https://www.friendsofthewhitworth.org.uk/Event/Details/4352
Sound Of The Town Festival
Fri 02 Feb 2024
10.50 pm
The Wayfarer, 1-3 Swan St, Manchester, M4 5JN
3 days art festival with visual art, music, drama, poetry that showcase the sounds of Manchester; What do we hear on our day-to-day commute? What does it sound like to spend time with friends in town? How do the sounds of Northern Quarter differ from the sounds of Green Quarter? How do the sounds of Salford compare to the sounds of Ordsall?
Johanna Leung presents series of contemporary and experimental works, including world premiere of Yarrow (piano solo), Crescent (piano and clarinet), Cologne (piano and object), experimental improv reacting to visual art and 9320 (canvas playing and recorded video).
More Information: https://www.instagram.com/soundsof_a_town/
Soup Presents: Yem Gel+ Arctype+ Y0GA+ Alice Vincent-Barwood
Thu 18 Jan 2024
7 pm
Soup Manchester, 31-33 Spear Street, Manchester, M1 1DF
Alice Vincent-Barwood and Johanna Leung present: ‘Alfvén’
Alfvén - a 2023 experimental film observing the movement of plasmic energy between celestial bodies. The camera navigates a descent onto the planes of Venus, where the lens is reconfigured by the macro-micro tethers which sustain matter and physical form. Music by Johanna Leung.
More Information: https://www.soupmanchester.com/events
Reimagined City 2023:
Johanna Leung: Hispanic Dances, Solo Clarinet Recital
Sun 17 Dec 2023
4 pm
Cross Street Chapel, Cross St, Manchester M2 1NL
Reimagined City is a 2-days collaborative festival that showcases migrant culture through art and music activities to bridge the gap between the understanding of migrant culture and local culture. The festival comprised music workshops, music performances, and an exhibition curated by local migrants. The festival will take place during the International Migrant Day weekend (16th-17th Dec, 2023).
Programme
Bela Kovacs Hommage a M. de Falla
Bart Picquer Sueño Andaluz Andalusische Droom, Fantasia para clarinet solo
Sebastian Tozzola 7 Pasos for bass clarinet and electronics
Marc Millet Black
More Information: https://www.mancunianmatters.co.uk/arts-and-culture/21122023-watch-reimagined-city-2023-manchesters-first-music-festival-to-celebrate-international-migrants-day/
Reimagined City 2023: Preview at Manchester Central Library
Sat 09 Dec 2023
4 pm
Henry Watson Music Library, Manchester Central Library, St Peter's Square, Manchester M2 5PD
Reimagined City is a 2-days collaborative festival that showcases migrant culture through art and music activities to bridge the gap between the understanding of migrant culture and local culture. The festival comprised music workshops, music performances, and an exhibition curated by local migrants. The festival will take place during the International Migrant Day weekend (16th-17th Dec, 2023).
More Information: https://www.mancunianmatters.co.uk/arts-and-culture/21122023-watch-reimagined-city-2023-manchesters-first-music-festival-to-celebrate-international-migrants-day/
Factory International: Factory Academy Housewarming Party
Fri 24 Nov 2023
8 pm
The Social, Aviva Studio, Water Street, Manchester. M3 4JQ
Cross disciplinary performance between Cherrelle Ann (spoken word) and Johanna Leung (music). They will present a set of work centred around experiences of love, motherhood, mental health, disability and life.
More Information: https://factoryinternational.org/whats-on/factory-academy-housewarming-party
Rochdale Music Society: Clarinet Cello Trio
Sat 23 Sep 2023
7.30 pm
St. Michael's Church, Bamford, Bury and Rochdale Old Road. OL10 4BB.
The Rochdale Music Society’s 2023-24 season opening performance by Michael Shiu (piano), Johanna Leung (clarinet) and Wai Sing Chang (cello).
Programme:
Modest Moussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition
Johannes Brahms Trio in A minor
Ludwig van Beethoven Clarinet Trio in B flat major
More Information: www.rochdalemusicsociety.org
Tête à Tête Contemporary Opera Festival 2023
Sat 09 Sep 2023
7.30 pm
The Cockpit, Gateforth Street, London
NW8 8EH
With a playful yet pathfinding approach, Tête à Tête Contemporary Opera Festival set our sights far into the future, scanning the vast unexplored possibilities of what opera could be.
More Information: https://www.tete-a-tete.org.uk/festival/tete-a-tete-the-opera-festival-2023/
Rising From The Ashes
Sat 02 Sep 2023
2 pm
439 Wilmslow Road, Withington, Manchester.
M20 4AN
Princetta Nicol presents, Rising From The Ashe brings together female artists from various disciplines to showcase their incredible skills. Join us for mesmerizing musical performance to breath-taking spoken word performances, along with a pnael discussion hosted by Princeton Nicol.
More Information:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rising-from-the-ashes-tickets-689927550877
MIF23: Festival Square Performance
Sun 16 Jul 2023
2.45 pm
Festival Square, Aviva Studios, home of Factory International, Water St, Manchester M3 4JQ
Manchester International Festival 2023 presents The Poetry Place, featuring collaboration between Poet/ Spoken Word Artist Cherrelle Anne and Musician Johanna Leung. 'Don’t Touch' is written in July 2023, inspired by Yayoi Kusama’s You, Me and and the Balloons exhibition at MIF23.
More Information:
https://factoryinternational.org/whats-on/festival-square-mif23/
Gey Teal Girls' Choir:
Perished Blossom
Sun 16 Jul 2023
4 pm
The International Anthony Burgess Foundation,
M1 5BY
Join us this summer for an immersive musical experience meeting between classical contemporary music, literature and theatre. Throughout the performance, we will bring you through a life journey mirrored through the four seasons.
Production features commissioned clarinet and flute solo.
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Gey Teal Girls' Choir:
Perished Blossom Preview
Tue 11 Jul 2023
1 pm
esea contemporary, 13 Thomas St, Manchester
M4 1EU
Join us for the production preview of ‘Gey Teal Girls’ Choir: Perished Blossom’, featuring live music performance by Gey Teal Girls’ Choir and an online lecture delivered by Kai-Young Chan, Assistant Professor of Composition from The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
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Clarinet Recital at
Rochdale Toad Lane Concert
Wed 28 Jun 2023
12.30pm
The Parish Church of St Mary in The Baum. Rochdale. OL16 1AP
Rochdale Toad Lane Concerts 2023 featuring clarinettist Johanna Leung, accompanied by Ashley Lum (piano).
Programme:
Robert Schumann Fantasiestücke, Op.73
Nino Rota Sonata in Re for Clarinet and Piano
Donato Lovreglio Fantasia La Traviata
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UnHeard: [In]Still
at Chorlton Art Festival
Wed 24 May 2023
7 pm
The Edge Theatre & Arts Centre,
M21 9JG
UnHeard: [In]Still is a live concert featuring electric guitar, saxophone, clarinet and double bass, supported by live electronics.
Our four core UnHeard performers will bring to life the music of six Manchester-based composers, who will weave musical inspiration from the stillness, serenity, activity and atmosphere which they can find through Chorlton, their local areas, and their imaginations. The resulting ambience will [In]Still: a sense of place, and a sense of the spirit of that place, in the audience.
More info:
https://www.facebook.com/events/899906521302437
Gey Teal Music: Jam1ngok6
Sun 07 May 2023
4 pm
The International Anthony Burgess Foundation,
M1 5BY
Gey Teal Muic presents classical contemporary concert featuring new work inspired by Cantonese language and Cantonese choral compositions.
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K'in Ensemble at
King's Arms Salford
Sun 30 Apr 2023
7.30 pm
The King's Arms, 11 Bloom St, Salford M3 6AN
K'in Ensemble, the 15-piece fusion collective bringing you Flamenco, Latin, Jazz, Afrobeat, Pop influenced music at The King's Arms.
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Clarinet Recital at
Sheffield Cathedral
Wed 26 Apr 2023
12.45 pm
Sheffield Cathedral, Church Street, Sheffield. S1 1HA
Lunchtime concert series featuring clarinettist Johanna Leung and pianist Ashley Lum.
Programme:
Johannes Brahms Sonata for clarinet and piano Op120. No.2, I. Allegro amabile
Robert Schumann Fantasiestücke, Op.73
Arthur Lourié The Mime for Clarinet Solo dedicated to Charlie Chaplin
Nino Rota Sonata in Re for Clarinet and Piano
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Clarinet Cello Trio Recital at Lancaster Priory Coffee Concert
Sat 1 Apr 2023
10.30 am
Priory Vicarage, Priory Close, Lancaster LA1 1YZ
Coffee concert series performed by Johanna Leung (clarinet), Wai Sing Chang (cello) and Michael Shiu (piano).
Programme:
Johannes Brahms Trio in A minor Op114
Ludwig van Beethoven Trio in B flat major Op11
More Information:
https://lancasterpriory.org/concerts/coffee-concert-programme-for-spring-2023/
Classical Sheffield Weekend 2023: Music for the Arts Tower
Fri 17 Mar 2023
8 pm
Western Bank, Sheffield S10 2TN
'Following on from the sold out ‘In C’ performance in 2018, this time the composer collective Platform 4 are working with sound artist Lorenzo Prati to create a timed performance piece travelling across different spaces within Sheffield’s beloved modernist skyscraper.'
More information:
https://classicalsheffield.org.uk/events/2023/music-for-the-arts-tower
Strange Faces in the Mirror- Art Exhibition
Sat 04 Mar 2023
3.30 pm
Saan1, 5 Kelvin Street Manchester M4 1ET
Art exhibition featuring guest clarinettist Johanna Leung.
More information: https://www.instagram.com/hk_cultural_community/
Clarinet Recital at St Margaret's Church Coffee Concert
Sat 04 Mar 2023
11 am
Whalley Rd Whalley Range Manchester, M16 8AE
Solo Clarinet Recital at St Margaret's Church.
Programme:
Heinrich Sutermeister Capriccio for solo clarinet in A
Bart Picqueur Sueno Andaluz, Fantasia para clarinete solo
Tiberiu Olah Sonata for Clarinet Solo
Arthur Lourié The Mime for Clarinet Solo dedicated to Charlie Chaplin
Jorg Widmann Fantasie
More Information:
https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/15852/service-and-events/events-all/
Clarinet Recital at Lancaster Priory Coffee Concert
Sat 4 Feb 2023
10.30 am
Priory Vicarage, Priory Close, Lancaster LA1 1YZ
Dynamic recital ranging from clarinet classical to fantasy opera arrangements. Accompanied by Ashley Lum (piano).
Programme:
Johannes Brahms Sonata for clarinet and piano Op120. No.2, I. Allegro amabile
Nino Rota Sonata in Re for Clarinet and Piano
W.A. Mozart Clarinet Concerto KV.622, II. Adagio
Donato Lovreglio Fantasia sulla Traviata
More Information:
https://lancasterpriory.org/concerts/coffee-concert-4th-february-johanna-leung/
Strange Faces in the Mirror- Art Exhibition Launch
Sat 28 Jan 2023
1 pm
Saan1, 5 Kelvin Street Manchester M4 1ET
Art exhibition launching event featuring guest clarinettist Johanna Leung.
Clarinet Recital at
Cross Street Chapel
Fri 28 Oct 2022
1 pm
Cross Street, Manchester. M2 1NL
Cross Street Chapel recital series featuring clarinettist Johanna Leung and pianist Ashley Lum.
Programme:
Johannes Brahms Sonata for clarinet and piano Op120. No.2, I. Allegro amabile
Robert Schumann Fantasiestücke, Op.73
Bart Picqueur Sueno Andaluz, Fantasia para clarinete solo
Maurice Ravel Miroirs, M.43, I. Noctuelles & II. Oiseaux Triste
Nino Rota Sonata in Re for Clarinet and Piano
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Clarinet Recital at
Bury Parish Church
Fri 14 Oct 2022
12.45pm, coffee & tea available from 11.45am
Bury Parish Church, The Rock, Bury. BL9 0AH
Bury Parish Church lunchtime recital series featuring clarinettist Johanna Leung, accompanied by Ashley Lum (piano).
Programme:
Johannes Brahms Sonata for clarinet and piano Op120. No.2, I. Allegro amabile
Robert Schumann Fantasiestücke, Op.73
Bart Picqueur Sueno Andaluz, Fantasia para clarinete solo
Ian Dterling Duet in C minor (featuring Daniel Chan)
Nino Rota Sonata in Re for Clarinet and Piano
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CoMA MANCHESTER & CoMA Sheffield at Channing Hall
Sat 08 Oct 2022
3pm & 5pm
The Channing Hall, Sheffield. S1 2LG
CoMA Manchester and CoMA Sheffield will be hosting an Allcomers event and joint concert at Channing Hall in Sheffield this October! This is facilitated by Music in the Round.
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Gey Teal Music Festival:
Johanna Leung Clarinet Recital
Sat 01 Oct 2022
2 pm
Saan1, 5 Kelvin Street, Manchester. M4 1ET
Gey Teal Music Festival features a wide variety of chamber music tailored to suits everyone with or without music training background. Our program features brand new compositions, arrangements of film music, classic instrumental repertoire and arrangements of pop songs.
Programme:
J.S Bach Prelude from Cello Suite No.1 in G BWV 1007
Gerald Finzi Five Bagatelles, Op.23 (II. Romance & III. Carol)
Erik Satie Gymnopedie No.1
Tak Kei Wong 明月照地唐生菜
Jorg Widmann Fantasie
Donato Lovreglio Fantasia La Traviata
Michele Mangani Pagina d'album for clarinet and piano
Ennio Morricone and Andrea Morricone Cinema Paradiso (from 'Cinema Paradiso')
Min Yao Lover's Tears
Stephane Wrembel Bistro Fada (from 'Midnight in Paris')
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Gey Teal Music Festival:
Gey Teal Trio
Sat 24 Sep 2022
2 pm
Saan1, 5 Kelvin Street, Manchester. M4 1ET
Gey Teal Music Festival features a wide variety of chamber music tailored to suits everyone with or without music training background. Our program features brand new compositions, arrangements of film music, classic instrumental repertoire and arrangements of pop songs.
Programme:
Tak Kei Wong Teal's Dance for bass clarinet, violin and cello
Robert Schumann, arr. Take Kei Wong Traumerei, ''Kinderszenen''. No.7, Scenes from Childhood
Tak Kei Wong Holy Dance for bass clarinet, violin and cello
Bart Picqueur Sueno Andaluz, Fantasia para clarinete solo
Tak Kei Wong 明月照地唐生菜
Always with Me
La Vie en Rose
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UnHeard: Changeling
Sat 30 July 2022
7.30pm
St Margarets Church, Whalley Range Manchester. M16 8AE
Shadows, silhouettes, mimicry, doppelgängers, cowalkers... Changelings. UnHeard presents this intimate event with works inspired by shadows and mimics, for two clarinets/two saxophones, performed by the exceptional Johanna Leung and Poppy Philligreen, supported by guitar work from Nate Chivers, plus electronics. The programme will include pieces composed by Athanasia Kontou, Robert Laidlow, Bofan Ma, Nate Chivers, Tywi J H Roberts, and Simon Knighton.
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GAIA Festival of The Earth: Earth & Air & Sea Chamber Music Recital
Sat 09 July 2022
7.30pm
Priory Vicarage, Priory Close, Lancaster LA1 1YZ
'To celebrate Gaia’s time in Lancaster, the Festival of The Earth features a wide variety of events and activities on environmental themes.' Evening concert featuring Johanna Leung (clarinet), Beth Nichol (clarinet), Curtis Man (bassoon), Henry Page (composer/ piano) and more.
Programme:
Hans Werner Henze Olly on the Shore for Piano Solo
Olivier Messiaen Quator pour le fin du temps III. Abime des Oiseaux for Clarinet Solo
Robert Muczynski Time Pieces for Clarinet and Piano
Peter Sculthorpe Songs of Sea and Sky for Clarinet and Piano
Tiberiu Olah Sonata for Clarinet Solo
Henry Page Vacancy Chain for B flat Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon and Piano (premiere).
More Information:
https://lancasterpriory.org/events/calling-planet-earth-to-lancaster-priory/
UnHeard: [Un]Locked
Sun 20 Nov 2022
7.30 pm
Music Room, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. L1 9BP
Bringing to life numerous pieces which were created during lockdown essentially as music videos - the UNHEARD ENSEMBLE will unlock the live potential of various works by Manchester-based composers. The group will perform brand new arrangements of previously static works, along with visuals.
Performers: Festivo Winds, Johanna Leung (clarinet/ saxophone), Poppy Philligreen (clarinet/ saxophone), Thomas Betts (double bass), Billy Lancaster (electric guitar), Chrysanthi Tsichti (visual art).
Composers: Athanasia Kontou, Simon Knighton, Robert Laidlow, Nate Chivers, Tywi JH Roberts, Bofan Ma, Manoli Moriaty, Matt Brown, Cally Statham (aka PLUS44KALIGULA)).
More information: https://www.liverpoolphil.com/whats-on/contemporary-music/unheard-unlocked/4456?fbclid=IwAR0S6X4EF7wKHVMLnLWCJpkxTfM7WgX-JSQ2PFfwaYdEk1ZuBydg-LQru5M
Clarinet Recital at
Rochdale Toad Lane Concert
Wed 04 May 2022
12.30pm
The Parish Church of St Mary in The Baum. Rochdale. OL16 1AP
Rochdale Toad Lane Concerts 2022 featuring clarinettist Johanna Leung, accompanied by Angelina Pavlou (piano).
Programme:
FLOWERS Tannenbaum Kaleidoscope
Johannes Brahms Sonata for clarinet and piano Op120. No.2
Claude Debussy Premiere Rhapsodie
Nino Rota Sonata in Re for Clarinet and Piano
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Subito Ensemble:
Subito Festival 2022
Sat 23 April 2022- Online
Sun 24 April 2022- Live
Royal Northern College of Music. M13 9RD
Subito Ensemble bringing you engaging multi-sensory artistic experience in diverse multimedia art: music and illustration metamorphosis, painting battle with soundscape, lighting and music projecting on each other, dynamic dialogue between music, literature and dance.
New commission with collaborators from UAL, RNCM, MMU, Northern School of Contemporary Dance and more.
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69.1 BPM- Composer's Concert
Wed 23 March 2022
7.30 pm
Carole Nash Recital Room, RNCM. M13 9RD
69.1 BPM Composer's Concert featuring 15 composers' brand new compositions. Teamed up with Matthew Brown, Laurel Saunders and LIlly Wang, The Sonix Duo brings you Chiaroscuro for two clarinets and two bassons.
Programme:
tbc
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The Sound of Contagion: Berlin
Fri- Sun 20-22 May 2022- Workshop
Sun 22 May 2022- Public performance
Universität der Künste Berlin, Postfach 12 05 44, D-10595 Berlin
The Subito Ensemble has been selected as one of the collaborating artists in The Sound of Contagion project, a research collaboration between the University of Oxford and the University of the Arts, Berlin. Throughout this project, the ensemble will explore the use of Artificial Intelligence (A.I) by improvising with A. I. and treating it like a live musician.
Support us:
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/subitoberlin
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Festival of Contemporary Music For All 2022:
CoMA MANCHESTER
Sat 05 Mar 2022
1pm & 7.30pm
St Margaret's Church, Whalley Range, M16 8AE
'The 2022 Festival is March 4-6, 2022, and will feature workshops, talks and performances from the UK and beyond.'
Programme:
CoMA Manchester premiere four works by local artists, including two NonClassical commissions from Simon Knighton and Atefeh Einali, a world premiere from Mark Dyer and an interpretation of artist Lorna Green’s new video. The performance closes with a piece from Nina Whiteman!
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Clarinet Recital at Lancaster Priory Coffee Concert
Sat 12 Feb 2022
10.30 am
Priory Vicarage, Priory Close, Lancaster LA1 1YZ
Lancaster Priory Coffee Concert featuring clarinettist Johanna Leung, accompanied by Andrew Henderson (piano).
Programme:
Flowers Tannenbaum Kaleidoscope
Gerald Finzi Five Bagatelles
Tokashi Yoshimatsu 4 pieces in bird shape
Claude Debussy Premiere Rhapsodie
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I M P R O V Introducing Subito Ensemble
Sun 03 July 2022
7pm
International Anthony Burgess Foundation. M1 5BY
Subito Ensemble bringing you engaging multi-sensory artistic experience in diverse multimedia art: music and illustration metamorphosis, painting battle with soundscape, lighting and music projecting on each other, dynamic dialogue between music, literature and dance.
New commission with collaborators from UAL, RNCM, MMU, Northern School of Contemporary Dance and more.
More Information:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/i-m-p-r-o-v-introducing-subito-ensemble-tickets-340357326927
The Sonix Duo Recital at
Lancaster Priory Coffee Concert
Sat 5 Feb 2022
10.30 am
Priory Vicarage, Priory Close, Lancaster LA1 1YZ
Lancaster Priory Coffee Concert 2022. Opening concert with Sonix Duo.
Programme:
J. B. de Boismortier (arr. Sonix Duo) Sonata I op.14
Ludwig van Beethoven 3 Duos WoO 27
Gordon Jacob Duo for Clarinet and Basson
Ben Nobuto Lapse
Marc Millets Black
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Clarinet & Piano Recital at International Anthony Burgess Foundation
Sat 15 Jan 2022
3.00pm
International Anthony Burgess Foundation, Manchester. M1 5BY
Clarinet and piano concert featuring Matthew Brown's composition Eternal Return, commissioned by Johanna Leung.
Programme:
Tokashi Yoshimatsu 4 pieces in bird shape
Tiberiu Olah Sonata for solo clarinet
Claude Debussy Premiere Rhapsodie
Matthew Brown Eternal Return (commissioned by Johanna Leung) (2021)
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The Sonix Duo Recital at
St Ann's Church
Wed 1 Dec 2021
1.00pm
St Ann's Church, Manchester. M2 7LF
St Ann's Church lunchtime recital featuring brand new composition by Ben Nobuto, commissioned by The Sonix Duo.
Programme:
Francis Poulenc Sonata for Clarinet and Bassoon
Emily Pedersen That Summer Smells of Rosemary
Ben Nobuto Lapse (commissioned by The Sonix Duo)
Gordon Jacob Duo for Clarinet and Bassoon
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Clarinet Recital at Bury Parish Church (Church of St Mary the Virgin)
Fri 21 Jan 2022
12.45pm, coffee & tea available from 11.45am
Bury Parish Church, The Rock, Bury. BL9 0AH
Bury Parish Church Lunchtime recital series 2022. Opening concert with clarinettist Johanna Leung, accompanied by Angelina Pavlou (piano).
Programme:
Gerald Finzi Five Bagatelles
J.S. Bach Prelude and Fugue in F minor for piano, BWV 883
Heinrich Sutermeister Capriccio for solo clarinet in A
Claude Debussy Premiere Rhapsodie
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Sonix and Friends Recital at
St. Bartholomew C Of E Parish Church
Sat 13 Nov 2021
1.00pm
St. Bartholomew C Of E Parish Church, Wilmslow. SK9 4AA
Chamber music concert presented by the Sonix Duo, featuring guest musicians Laurel Saunders (clarinet), Lily Wang (bassoon), Emilio Yáñez Ruíz (cajon).
Programme:
Gordon Jacob Duo fur Klarinette und Fagott
Matthew Brown Chiaroscuro
Francis Poulenc Sonata pour clarinette et bassoon
Johannes Berauer & Philipp Sageder Mizar A and B
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Subito Ensemble:
StART Entrepreneurship Kick-StART Creative Lab Concert
5-7 Nov 2021
Live concert, streaming online
Recorded online concert streaming in the Kick-StART creative lab week hosting by Royal Northern College of Music, University of the Arts London and Royal Central School of Speech and Drama!
Subito Ensemble, emerging free improvisation group, featuring winning dancers from Break Dance Manchester Break Dance Competition bringing you brand new experience in multimedia art concert.
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Subito Ensemble: Live music with Break Dance Manchester Rotation Dance Exchange
Sat 25 Sep 2021
3.30pm, 5.10pm, 8.00pm
Wright Robinson College, Manchester. M18 8RL
Live music instrumentalists together with DJ Khanfu and DJ Avidavit performs in Rotation Dance Exchange RDE 2021 UK Championship.
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UnHeard Hybrid III- [Un]Quote
Sun 12 Sep 2021
7.30pm
International Anthony Burgess Foundation, Manchester. M1 5BY
The UnHeard Hybrid Orchestra are proud to present [UN]QUOTE, an audio-visual event in which we continue to bring distant styles, methods and musics together - juxtaposing art music with elements from pop culture, folk traditions, dance music and more.
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The Sonix Duo Recital at
Bury Parish Church (Church of St Mary the Virgin)
Fri 26 Nov 2021
12.45pm
Bury Parish Church, The Rock, Bury. BL9 0AH
Bury Parish Church Friday Concerts Series featuring The Sonix Duo.
Programme:
Marc Millets Black
Kev Tak-Kei Wong Sonatina
Jenni Brandon Coloured Stones for bassoon solo
Jörg Widmann Fantasie for clarinet solo
Theresa Martin Riptide
More Information:
https://www.buryparishchurch.com/concerts
CoMA MANCHESTER: STREAMING BLUE PART 2
Sun 22 Aug 2021
3.00pm
Philip's Park, M11 4DQ
'Live events exploring the public's connection to Manchester waterways through music, installation and discussion, performed by all-abilities ensemble CoMA Manchester and curated with local artists and Groundwork Manchester.'
Programme:
Pauline Oliveros- Sonic Meditations (selection) (1974)
Graphic scores from Crumpsall Youth Group
Sarah Hennies- Everything Else (2016)
Lorna Green- Prunings (2021)
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https://www.rncm.ac.uk/whats-on/events/festivals/rncm-play-festival-programme/
CoMA MANCHESTER: STREAMING BLUE PART 1
Sat 21 Aug 2021
2.30pm & 7.30pm
St Margaret's Church, Whalley Range, M16 8AE
'Live events exploring the public's connection to Manchester waterways through music, installation and discussion, performed by all-abilities ensemble CoMA Manchester and curated with local artists and Groundwork Manchester.'
Programme:
Pauline Oliveros- Sonic Meditations (selection) (1974)
Sarah Hennies- Everything Else (2016)
Joanna Bailie- HildegardstraBe/ Bundesallee (2019)
Lorna Green- Prunings (2021)
Sam McLoughlin- Fairies' chapel (2019)
Shuan Davies- Deeply Doppling (2020/21)
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Stonyhurst College: Mozart 230
Fri 12 Nov 2021
7.30pm
Top Ref, Stonyhurst College, Clitheroe, Lancashire. BB7 9PT
Commemorating the 230th anniversary of the untimely death of Mozart, Stonyhurst presents Mozart's solo, chamber and orchestral repertoire.
Programme (solo):
W.A. Mozart Adagio from Clarinet Concerto in A major
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https://youtu.be/mh3Bm1RDdko
The Sonix Duo Recital
Thu 1 July 2021
8.00pm
RNCM Studio 6
Concert by the dynamic Sonix Duo featuring guest musician Emilio Yáñez Ruíz on cajon.
Programme:
Marc Millets Black
Gordon Jacob Duo fur Klarinette und Fagott
Johannes Berauer & Philipp Sageder Mizar A and B
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Johanna Leung Clarinet Recital
Fri 11 June 2021
4.35pm
RNCM Concert Hall
Clarinet concert with pianist Jonathan Gooing.
Programme:
Béla Kovács Homage to C.M. Weber
Jean Françaix Theme and Variation for clarinet and piano
Libby Larsen Dancing Solo for clarinet solo
Charles- Marie Widor Introduction et Rondo for clarinet and piano
Matthew Brown Eternal Return (commissioned by Johanna Leung)
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UnHeard Hybrid Orchestra 2021
Sat 20 Mar 2021
8.00pm
Online
A brand new concert experience shaped by RNCM's finest acoustic player with its finest electronic practitioners following the success of UnHeard Hybrid Orchestra performance in 2020.
'This concert represents the culmination of almost three months of collaboration between a core of composers, singers, players, sonic and visual artists.'
More Information:
https://www.rncm.ac.uk/whats-on/events/festivals/rncm-play-festival-programme/
Recording:
CoMA MANCHESTER: ‘To be held for a long time’
Thu 18 Mar 2021
8.00pm
Online
'Presented by RNCM PhD composition student Ellen Sargen, this collaborative audio-visual project between CoMA Manchester and RNCM students and alumni gives a flavour of how the group have adapted over the last year during lockdown, and includes soundwalks, remote collective music-making and Zoom rehearsals.'
Programme:
Chris Hobbs- Walk Event (1968)
Ellen Sargen(arr)- Song for CoMA (2021)
Bodan Ma- Upfold, Downfold, Unfold (2021)
La Monte Young- Compositions 1960 #7 (1960)
Amber Priestley- Is this the correct amount of social distancing? (2020)
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https://www.rncm.ac.uk/whats-on/events/festivals/rncm-play-festival-programme/
The Garden of Forking Paths- Clarinet Multiphonics Concert
Tue 16 Mar 2021
8.00pm
Online
Concert featuring brand new compositions from Garden of Forking Paths research project runs by Dr. Scott McLaughlin. The concert features works and playing by Zakiya Leeming, Simon Knighton, Laurel Saunders and others.
Slushball Earth for solo clarinet & Electronics
Composer: Tywi John Hywel Roberts-
Performer: Johanna Leung
More Information:
https://forkingpaths.leeds.ac.uk/
Recording:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sw3G2HpQ9fs&feature=youtu.be
RNCM Play to School-
The Sonix Duo
Fri 26 Feb 2021
2.00pm
Online
Classical music concert for school featuring RNCM musicians from Wind, Brass and Percussion Department.
Programme:
Kev Tak-Kei Wong- Sonatina for two saxophones, arranged for clarinet and bassoon
Enrique Granados- Asturiana, Spanish Dances. Arranged by J. Gibson.
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https://rncm.zoom.us/j/94420655852?pwd=cjc1OUlSZFRSZ3FqdDU0aE54K0VWQT09
Johanna Leung (clarinet)
lunch time concert at Bury Parish Church
Fri 1 May 2020
12.30pm
Bury Parish Church
Clarinet concert with pianist Sid Ramchander
Programme:
Bart Piqueur sueno andaluz, Fantasia for clarinet solo
Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco Sonata for clarinet and piano
Debussy Premiere Rhapsodie
Gabriel Pierne Canzonetta
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The Manchester Video Game Orchestra
Wed 19 Feb 2020
7.30pm
RNCM Concert Hall
Classic video game sound track including Super Mario 64, Starfox, Pokemon Go, Final Fantasy IV & VII, Zelda, Spyro the Dragon, CTR: Crash Team Racing, Halo, a Grand Theft Auto Medley, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Rome Total War played by live orchestra.
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UnHeard Hybrid Orchestra
Thu 13 Feb 2020
1.15pm
RNCM Concert Hall
A brand new concert experience shaped by RNCM's finest acoustic player with its finest electronic practitioners.
More Information:
https://www.rncm.ac.uk/production/lab-week-unheard-hybrid-orchestra/
Recordings:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHTMoN9EuG4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qt6O7ED4ANU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBHG7Cf5KUc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bh0n1MchJvo