John Slack

Clarinettist making music and other things happen @berkeleyensembl @LittleVeniceMF | #CloreEL alumnus

[John Slack @slackjohn1]

Tonight! Glorious music-making and wonderful music @berkeleyensemnl @simondcallaghan. 6.30pm Conway Hall. Poulenc, Mozart, Beethoven and L. Berkeley!

[Berkeley Ensemble @BerkeleyEnsembl]

Great fun getting to grips with Gounod’s Petite Symphonie for wind nonet in the first session of our Chamber Sessions course in London this evening.

[John Slack @slackjohn1]

@geraldinewills @BerkeleyEnsembl Yes! Wonderful to see some of the lovely Chaffcombe faithful and meet some great new people too!

[Berkeley Ensemble @BerkeleyEnsembl]

The crowdfunder for our project to record Dorothy Howell's String Quartet is half way to its target! The album will also feature music by her mentors, Tobias Matthay and John Blackwood McEwen. Find out more about Matthay in the 🧵below, or skip to the end to donate...

[Berkeley Ensemble @BerkeleyEnsembl]

UPDATE: the horn place has now been taken but we’re still looking for a flautist! Great people, great music and lots of fun. Bursary available. Can you help spread the word pls? @TempestFlutes @Festiveflutes @justflutes @BritishFluteSoc @AllFlutesPlus @dmmusic thank you!

[Berkeley Ensemble @BerkeleyEnsembl]

We’re urgently looking for a flautist and horn player to join our Chamber Sessions course for amateur musicians in London, 12-14 July. Rehearse and perform side-by-side with members of the Berkeley Ensemble. More info: https://t.co/tCJTnuHzBJ

[Berkeley Ensemble @BerkeleyEnsembl]

We’re halfway through our crowdfunding campaign! Thank you to everyone who has supported us so far, including recent contributions from Alex Pearson, Catherine Barlen, Geoff Hutchings, Jonathan Payne, Kathryn Slack, Laura Brown, Michael Jones & Nick Fisher. We’re really… 1/2

[Berkeley Ensemble @BerkeleyEnsembl]

… grateful for your support.

There are 14 days to donate to this exciting and worthwhile project. 2/2

For more information click here: https://t.co/7Iy7VpMRsB

[Helen Bradshaw @HelenBradshaw19]

Just been to a wonderful recital given by ⁦@BerkeleyEnsembl⁩ ⁦@CHSunConcerts⁩ with beautiful music by Dorothy Howells - what an incredible composer! The Berkeley are crowd funding to record her works - the only musicians to do so.

[John Slack @slackjohn1]

Support here: https://t.co/vwX6PG6VG1

[John Slack @slackjohn1]

I strongly doubt Howell is the only composer to have tried/succeeded to destroy their work after lifetime of neglect by the musical establishment. Please share her story and ensure her music survives to inspire others. @Donne_UK @womeninmusicorg @UKWomenInMusic @WomenInMusicFe1

[Berkeley Ensemble @BerkeleyEnsembl]

Tomorrow’s concert is nearly here! One of the highlights is Dorothy Howell’s String Quartet, a piece with a chequered history and an interesting story… (🧵)

[John Slack @slackjohn1]

One of my favourite things about being in the @BerkeleyEnsembl is bringing brilliant but unjustly neglected music to our audience. We’ve been doing it for 16 years! None are more deserving of our efforts than Dorothy Howell. Please consider supporting our latest project.

[Berkeley Ensemble @BerkeleyEnsembl]

And we’re off! Help us to win back Dorothy Howell’s rightful place in the repertoire: donate now to our crowdfunder to make a premiere recording of her fantastic String Quartet and Adagio and Caprice. More here https://t.co/7Iy7VpMRsB

[Berkeley Ensemble @BerkeleyEnsembl]

Can’t wait a year for our next Somerset course? Don’t panic! Our next London weekend course takes place 12-14 July and is now open for booking. Play side-by-side with us - Apply now! https://t.co/tCJTnuHzBJ

[John Slack @slackjohn1]

An invigorating day @IbstockSenior today. Generous, thoughtful performances from all the music scholars playing solo items accompanied by wonderful friends @BerkeleyEnsembl.

[New Paths Music @NewPathsMusic]

The calm after the storm! 96 hours, 23 events, 25 musicians, 70 pieces of music by 60 composers, countless coffees, and huge joy & inspiration. Thank you to our brilliant performers, amazing audience, generous supporters, indefatigable logistics team. We had a blast🥂🎶🎉

[John Slack @slackjohn1]

Humbling to be part of this incredible festival, performing Finzi 5 Bagatelles, Mozart Quintet and more to the warm generous audiences @newpathsmusic this weekend. @Libby_Burgess @deller_roland you two are absolute superstars for creating such a magical experience for us all.

[New Paths Music @NewPathsMusic]

Music music everywhere! We’re six concerts in, and festival magic is in full flow in Beverley - brilliant musicians, amazing music, beautiful venues, and our wonderful audience. We’re having a ball!

📸 Matthew Johnson

[John Slack @slackjohn1]

Delighted to have brought this gregarious gaggle of winds to Beverley to perform Mozart’s sublime Gran Partita. Stunning playing all round - catch us at 4.30pm today in the Memorial Hall @NewPathsMusic @Bon_marshay @Ashley_Myall @CScottClarinet @hollyredshaw

[New Paths Music @NewPathsMusic]

The basset horns etc have arrived for rehearsals of the Gran Partita over in St John of Beverley RC Church. Lovely vibes and super sounds from these 13 musicians.

[John Slack @slackjohn1]

And such inspiring programming from @Libby_Burgess. Arno Babadjanian’s piano trio movement is exquisite.

[John Slack @slackjohn1]

A total joy to be back in Beverley for @NewPathsMusic performing Mozart’s Kegelstatt Trio with @Libby_Burgess and Jane Atkins. Thank you!

[New Paths Music @NewPathsMusic]

☀️ Such a joyful start to our ‘Earthly Comforts’ concert. Sunlight streaming into Toll Gavel United Church as @slackjohn1 @Libby_Burgess & Jane Atkins perform Mozart’s effervescent Kegelstatt Trio

[John Slack @slackjohn1]

@BreetonBoi @Bon_marshay @NewPathsMusic What a show!

[John Slack @slackjohn1]

The next time @Bon_marshay and I share the stage (after tonight) will be @NewPathsMusic playing Mozart’s sublime masterwork, Gran Partita. Hopefully minus the ear plugs and click track!

[BREETON BOI @BreetonBoi]

World Premiere of the Sonic Superstars Opening Theme performed LIVE at Sonic Symphony in London‼️