News for 2008
Release of ECM album Rain on the Window with John Surman. Live duo concerts based on the album for Jazz Festivals including Coventry, Glasgow, Frankfurt, Southampton, Bergamo.
New commission, Moving Music for the Scottish Chamber Orchestra in collaboration with the Drake Project. First performance 2 June.
New commission for the Farrant Singers, Nonino. First performance in the Salisbury International Festival, 2 June.
Conducting first performances of the Double Concerto by Francis Grier, Jan and Feb.
Conducting first performance of John Surman's Just Deserts, the Anvil in March.
Second performance of Howard Moody's Songs of the Forest, the Anvil in March.
Artistic Director for Norwich Theatre Royal opera projects.
Performances as pianist include Bartok Sonata for two pianos and percussion (Sarum Orchestra), Janacek Diary of one who disappeared (with Nigel Robson). Recital with Ken Aiso (Petworth Festival 9 June).