One of the foremost clarinetists of his generation, Michael Collins has served as the principal of the Philharmonia Orchestra and London Sinfonietta.
Michael performs widely as a soloist and played on over 35 recordings on numerous record labels. He has been an Artist in Residence at the Wigmore Hall which included concerts with Stephen Hough, the Vienna Piano Trio, Leonard Elschenbroich, Michael McHale and the Borodin Quartet.
He was was the Principal Conductor of the City of London Sinfonia from 2010 – 2018 and has recently been Artistic Director of London Mozart Players.
Subject to confirmation Michael’s programme on the theme of Americans and Paris will include:
Debussy – Première Rhapsodie
Betinis – Rhapsodos
Poulenc – Clarinet Sonata
Saint-Saens – Clarinet Sonata