Friday 11th February 2011
In the Concert Hall, Blackpool Sixth Form College, Highfurlong,
Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool, FY3 7LR
| Miriam Kramer - Violin | ||
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After her debut in New York's Lincoln Center, the New York Times wrote that Miriam was "a gifted violinist who proved a soulful performer, showing flair and terperament, fine sensitivity and warmth. Miriam's recording of Bloch's violin music won 5 stars in BBC Music Magazine and Editor's Choice in Gramophone magazine. Critic James Leonard writes of Miriam's recording of Szymanowski's violin music, with pianist, Nicholas Durcan, "Kramer has a big passionate tone when it's wanted, a sweet tender tone when it's needed and a superb technique all the time". |
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| Nicholas Durcan - Piano | ||
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Nicholas Durcan, the pianist of this duo, was a prize-winning student at the Royal Academy of Music. Early in his career, he was invited to perform at a Promenade Concert with the National Orchestra of Wales and subsequently has played throughout the UK and worldwide. Nicholas has composed music for BBC TV and for films and has broadcast on Classic FM, BBC Radio 3 and BBC TV. He has collaborated with many well-known artists, including Katherine Jenkins. |
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