On this page you can see what is keeping me busy – musically speaking – and keep up to date with forthcoming performances and projects. Please check back regularly for further news.
Death Songbook with Paraorchestra, Charles Hazlewood and Brett Anderson
Wednesday 24 April 2024 at 7pm
Part of In The Round Festival at The Roundhouse Main Space, London, Chalk Farm Road, London, NW1 8EH
Tickets available from the Roundhouse website.
Friday 26 April 2024 at 8pm
THE HALL, AVIVA STUDIOS, WATER STREET, MANCHESTER, M3 4JQ
Tickets available from the Factory International website.
Paraorchestra, Brett Anderson (Suede) and Charles Hazlewood come together for Death Songbook, an exquisite anthology of music by icons such as Echo and the Bunnymen, Skeeter Davis, Japan, David Bowie/Jacques Brel, and Suede.
This rich set amplified by the diversity and virtuosity of Paraorchestra musicians in new arrangements by composer Charlotte Harding features delicate new versions of songs about death, the death of love, of loss, and ultimately of transcendence. It reminds us that music is our greatest friend in bleak times; inviting us to crouch around a candle and meet our sorrow head-on, comforting, nourishing, and uplifting.
Celebrate a multiplicity of styles, moods and textures through an unusual combination of instruments – from the hammered dulcimer to the Wurlitzer piano and, of course, many recorders….
UK Premier of Andrew Downes’ Concerto for Treble Recorder and Strings
Sunday 24 February 2024 at 5pm
St. Peter’s Church, Notting Hill, W11 2PN
I am thrilled to be giving the premier of Andrew Downes’ Concerto for Treble Recorder and Strings with the Central England Camerata under Anthony Bradbury, following our recording from 2023.
The event is the first in a new series called Great Music You May Not Know, and seeks to give a platform to new and under-performed music.
Tickets are available from the Labrador Events website.
RNS Moves play Philip glass
Sunday 14 January, 2024 at 3pm
The GlasshouseInternational Centre for Music, Hall 2
The latest RNS Moves programme focusses on glass, light, reflections and wine…
For further information, please visit the Glasshouse website.
Meet the Recorder
Saturday 9th September at 7pm
at Eltham Parish Church
James Risdon – Recorders
Trevor Hughes – Piano and Harpsichord
James Risdon and Trevor Hughes return for another evening of music showcasing the many voices of the recorder.
No tickets necessary – Pay what you can.
Concerto Heaven with Virtuoso Flutes
Saturday 23rd September at 7.30pm
St. Peter’s Church, Tiverton
Sunday 24th September at 4pm
Great Hall, Dartington
A concert where the strings of Devon Baroque are joined by two outstanding soloists, Rachel Brown (baroque flute) and James Risdon (recorder), who offer their favourite concertos, joining forces for the riotous Telemann duo concerto.
Please visit Devon Baroque’s website for further details and to book tickets.
Benslow Music Performance
Monday 9th October at 3pm
Benslow Music
James Risdon – Recorders
Trevor Hughes – Piano
Join James Risdon and Trevor Hughes for another recital of their favourite works for recorder and piano… and of course, afternoon tea….
Please visit Benslow Music’s website for details of how to book tickets.
Rapture, Reverie and Renaissance
Saturday 8th December 2018 at 1:05pm
This short recital is my own antidote to the Christmas build-up! So, if you find yourself in London, craving the soft and seasonal strains of a lone recorder (and why wouldn’t you?) it would be wonderful to see you.
RareFest conference at Cambridge Guildhall
Friday 30th November 2018 at 8pm
I shall be performing a short set for recorder and piano as part of the Cambridge Rare Disease Network’s RareFest conference at Cambridge Guildhall.
From Here to Eternity
Saturday 13 October 2018, 7.30pm
St. David’s Church, Exeter
Tuesday 16 October 2018, 7.30pm
Ottery St. Mary Parish Church
I am delighted to be returning to make two guest appearances with the Exeter Chamber Choir accompanied by their director Andrew Daldorph.
The concerts include music by Tallis, Rheinberger,
Eric Whitacre, Jonathan Dove and
Nigel Walsh “Requiem” (Première)
Tickets available from the ECC website or on the door.
Resounding Recorders Recital
Saturday 13th January 2018 at 1pm
To kick off the new year I am delighted to be giving my third recital at the magnificent St. Alfege Church in Greenwich. I am joined by the wonderful Olwen Foulkes in a programme of canons, echoes, reflections and riffs spanning 300 years.
The concert will last 45 minutes and is free of charge with donations invited. It is particularly suited to younger recorder enthusiasts!