How does this small scale work compare with solo performances or with performances with an orchestra?
I adore playing in duos (I also play regularly with piano, usually with Steven Devine or Anne Evans). I’ve been playing with Craig for 6 years now. He is an astonishing player and musician and fantastic to play with. He is also a total nutter. We have a massive amount of fun and I think (hope) that we both get a lot out of playing together. It’s such fun to have that direct interaction with each other. When there are only two of you the ability to interact and respond to each other’s musical ideas on the concert platform is such fun and so rewarding. Lauren and I have known each other since the first year at college and have played together regularly since 1991. We have a very close rapport in music and seem to always know what the other is thinking. We can stick to each other like glue. I have always loved the sound our instruments make together as well. It’s such a unique and beguiling sound. I have increasingly been in demand as a solo recitalist in the past 5 years or so. I also lo
