Recital with clarinetist Anthony Friend - St Anne's Kew, London

Anthony Friend, clarinet & Antonio Oyarzabal, piano

This programme celebrates the rich and diverse contributions of women composers to the chamber music repertoire, bringing together a collection of lyrical, expressive and unjustly overlooked works for clarinet and piano. Spanning the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the recital explores a fascinating range of musical styles and voices, from the elegance and refinement of Germaine Tailleferre to the romantic warmth of Amy Beach, the poetic imagination of Lili Boulanger, and the distinctive melodic gift of Alice Mary Smith.

At the heart of the programme lies a spirit of rediscovery, revealing composers whose music combines craftsmanship, originality and emotional depth, yet has too often remained absent from mainstream concert life. Through this carefully curated journey, clarinettist Anthony Friend and pianist Antonio Oyarzabal invite audiences to encounter a vibrant and compelling repertoire that deserves a lasting place on today’s concert stage. https://www.anthonyfriend.co.uk/