The Rochdale Music Society’s 2023-24 season opening performance by Michael Shiu (piano), Johanna Leung (clarinet) and Wai Sing Chang (cello). 

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Programme:

Modest Moussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition

Johannes Brahms Trio in A minor

Ludwig van Beethoven Clarinet Trio in B flat major

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More Information: www.rochdalemusicsociety.org

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.

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More Information: https://www.tete-a-tete.org.uk/festival/tete-a-tete-the-opera-festival-2023/

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.

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More Information:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rising-from-the-ashes-tickets-689927550877

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.

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More Information:
https://factoryinternational.org/whats-on/festival-square-mif23/

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.

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Production features commissioned clarinet and flute solo.

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More Information:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/preview-gey-teal-girls-choir-perished-blossom-tickets-671648186807?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

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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More Information:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/preview-gey-teal-girls-choir-perished-blossom-tickets-671648186807?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Rochdale Toad Lane Concerts 2023 featuring clarinettist Johanna Leung, accompanied by Ashley Lum (piano).

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Programme: 

Robert Schumann Fantasiestücke, Op.73

​Nino Rota Sonata in Re for Clarinet and Piano

Donato Lovreglio Fantasia La Traviata 

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More Information:

https://www.johannaleungclarinet.com/upcoming-concerts

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 Muic presents classical contemporary concert featuring new work inspired by Cantonese language and Cantonese choral compositions.

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More information:

https://www.instagram.com/p/Crf1KiYg5Ym/

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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More information:

https://linktr.ee/kinensemble

Lunchtime concert series featuring clarinettist Johanna Leung and pianist Ashley Lum.

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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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More information:

https://www.sheffieldcathedral.org/recitals

Coffee concert series performed by Johanna Leung (clarinet), Wai Sing Chang (cello) and Michael Shiu (piano).

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Programme: 

Johannes Brahms Trio in A minor Op114

Ludwig van Beethoven Trio in B flat major Op11

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More Information:

https://lancasterpriory.org/concerts/coffee-concert-programme-for-spring-2023/

'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

Art exhibition featuring guest clarinettist Johanna Leung.

More information: https://www.instagram.com/hk_cultural_community/

Solo Clarinet Recital at St Margaret's Church.

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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

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More Information:

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/15852/service-and-events/events-all/

Dynamic recital ranging from clarinet classical to fantasy opera arrangements. Accompanied by Ashley Lum (piano).

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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

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More Information:

https://lancasterpriory.org/concerts/coffee-concert-4th-february-johanna-leung/

Art exhibition launching event featuring guest clarinettist Johanna Leung.

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https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/strange-faces-in-the-mirror-art-exhibition-launch-tickets-517080460577

Cross Street Chapel recital series featuring clarinettist Johanna Leung and pianist Ashley Lum.

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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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More information:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-lunchtime-recital-friday-28-october-1pm-tickets-429358090607?aff=erelexpmlt

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Bury Parish Church lunchtime recital series featuring clarinettist Johanna Leung, accompanied by Ashley Lum (piano).

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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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More Information:

https://www.johannaleungclarinet.com/upcoming-concerts

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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More Information: 

http://www.coma.org/get-involved/ensembles/manchester/

​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.

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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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More Information: 

https://www.instagram.com/geytealmusic/

​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.

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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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More Information: 

https://www.instagram.com/geytealmusic/

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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More Information: 

https://www.facebook.com/events/1410782342682054

'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.

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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). 

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More Information:

https://lancasterpriory.org/events/calling-planet-earth-to-lancaster-priory/

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.

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Performers:  Festivo Winds, Johanna Leung (clarinet/ saxophone), Poppy Philligreen (clarinet/ saxophone), Thomas Betts (double bass), Billy Lancaster (electric guitar), Chrysanthi Tsichti (visual art).

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Composers: Athanasia Kontou, Simon Knighton, Robert Laidlow, Nate Chivers, Tywi JH Roberts, Bofan Ma, Manoli Moriaty, Matt Brown, Cally Statham (aka PLUS44KALIGULA)).

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More information: https://www.liverpoolphil.com/whats-on/contemporary-music/unheard-unlocked/4456?fbclid=IwAR0S6X4EF7wKHVMLnLWCJpkxTfM7WgX-JSQ2PFfwaYdEk1ZuBydg-LQru5M

Rochdale Toad Lane Concerts 2022 featuring clarinettist Johanna Leung, accompanied by Angelina Pavlou (piano).

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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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More Information:

https://www.johannaleungclarinet.com/upcoming-concerts

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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More Information: 

https://www.instagram.com/subito.ensemble/

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.

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Programme: 

tbc

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More Information:

https://www.johannaleungclarinet.com/upcoming-concerts

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. 

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Support us:
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/subitoberlin

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More Information: 

https://www.soundofcontagion.com

'The 2022 Festival is March 4-6, 2022, and will feature workshops, talks and performances from the UK and beyond.'

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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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More Information: 

http://www.coma.org/get-involved/ensembles/manchester/

Lancaster Priory Coffee Concert featuring clarinettist Johanna Leung, accompanied by Andrew Henderson (piano).

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Programme: 

Flowers Tannenbaum Kaleidoscope

Gerald Finzi Five Bagatelles

Tokashi Yoshimatsu 4 pieces in bird shape 

Claude Debussy Premiere Rhapsodie

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More Information:

https://www.johannaleungclarinet.com/upcoming-concerts

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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More Information: 

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/i-m-p-r-o-v-introducing-subito-ensemble-tickets-340357326927

Lancaster Priory Coffee Concert 2022. Opening concert with Sonix Duo.

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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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More Information: 

https://thesonixduo.wixsite.com/thesonixduo

Clarinet and piano concert featuring Matthew Brown's composition Eternal Return, commissioned by Johanna Leung. 

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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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More Information:

https://www.johannaleungclarinet.com/upcoming-concerts

St Ann's Church lunchtime recital featuring brand new composition by Ben Nobuto, commissioned by The Sonix Duo.

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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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More Information: 

https://thesonixduo.wixsite.com/thesonixduo

Bury Parish Church Lunchtime recital series 2022. Opening concert with clarinettist Johanna Leung, accompanied by Angelina Pavlou (piano).

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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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More Information:

https://www.johannaleungclarinet.com/upcoming-concerts

Chamber music concert presented by the Sonix Duo, featuring guest musicians Laurel Saunders (clarinet), Lily Wang (bassoon), Emilio Yáñez Ruíz (cajon).

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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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More Information:

https://www.johannaleungclarinet.com/upcoming-concerts

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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More Information: 

https://www.rncm.ac.uk/start-entrepreneurship-project/kickstart-creative-lab-connect-collaborate-and-create-5-7-nov-2021/

Live music instrumentalists together with DJ Khanfu and DJ Avidavit performs in Rotation Dance Exchange RDE 2021 UK Championship.

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More Information: 

https://breakdancemanchester.com/rdechamps?fbclid=IwAR3nI_eN2hOxAZ1wDdEIjkkdYBw-4a3B7KjdM-X4D_kHRgJHFvlQwNszA0A

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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More Information: 

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/unheard-hybrid-orchestra-present-unquote-tickets-166670801855?fbclid=IwAR1nwetzqRJmRBnLf7C8wCn1-lDrPqK79TsvRf0jmhh5uLvZnKtR-KvkUX8
 

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

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More Information: 
https://www.buryparishchurch.com/concerts

https://thesonixduo.wixsite.com/thesonixduo

'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.'

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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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More Information: 

https://www.rncm.ac.uk/whats-on/events/festivals/rncm-play-festival-programme/

'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.'

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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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More Information: 

http://www.coma.org/get-involved/ensembles/manchester/

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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More Information: 
https://youtu.be/mh3Bm1RDdko

Concert by the dynamic Sonix Duo featuring guest musician Emilio Yáñez Ruíz on cajon. 

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Programme:

Marc Millets Black 

Gordon Jacob Duo fur Klarinette und Fagott

Johannes Berauer & Philipp Sageder Mizar A and B

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More Information: 

https://thesonixduo.wixsite.com/thesonixduo

Clarinet concert with pianist Jonathan Gooing.  

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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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More Information:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CP-lLozg9Fw/

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.

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'This concert represents the culmination of almost three months of collaboration between a core of composers, singers, players, sonic and visual artists.'

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More Information: 

https://www.rncm.ac.uk/whats-on/events/festivals/rncm-play-festival-programme/

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Recording:

​https://youtu.be/0Eb_bA6qx04

'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.'

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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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More Information: 

https://www.rncm.ac.uk/whats-on/events/festivals/rncm-play-festival-programme/

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.

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Slushball Earth for solo clarinet & Electronics

Composer: Tywi John Hywel Roberts-

Performer: Johanna Leung

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More Information: 

https://forkingpaths.leeds.ac.uk/

Recording:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sw3G2HpQ9fs&feature=youtu.be

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Classical music concert for school featuring RNCM musicians from Wind, Brass and Percussion Department.

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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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More Information: 

https://rncm.zoom.us/j/94420655852?pwd=cjc1OUlSZFRSZ3FqdDU0aE54K0VWQT09

Clarinet concert with pianist Sid Ramchander 

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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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More Information:

https://www.buryparishchurch.com/concerts

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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More Information:

https://www.rncm.ac.uk/performance/video-game-orchestra/

A brand new concert experience shaped by RNCM's finest acoustic player with its finest electronic practitioners.

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More Information: 

https://www.rncm.ac.uk/production/lab-week-unheard-hybrid-orchestra/

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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

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