It was a pleasure to perform at a concert on Sunday 1st December, raising funds for a charity dedicated to the organisation of sports for the disabled and handicapped people of Linz and surrounding towns.
I was joined by colleagues from the Hauschor, Extra Chor and Musical Ensemble of the Landestheater Linz and other local artists, in an eclectic programme curated by Christa Gierlinger.
A total of €10,000 was raised for this fantastic initiative!
The concert took place in the Linzer Ursulinenhof, Hauptstraße. This wonderful centre of culture is underpinned by the Upper Austrian State (OÖ Landes-Kultur GmbH). https://www.ooekultur.at/
More information on the Behindertensportverein can be found here: https://bsv-bbrz.at/
On Friday 14th October, 2022, a wonderful and unique event occurred. Neil Clark of Falkirk Piping came to Sheffield and delivered a two-hour masterclass on piping and performance of the Great Highland Bagpipe, at Sheffield’s beautiful Victoria Hall.
Neil Clark and Claire Lynch (City of Sheffield Pipe Band)
Neil’s teaching came from an informed place, through his vast knowledge of the music, the instrument and plenty of self-analysis of his own playing and teaching over the years. It was delightful to hear Neil talk about foundation of technique as he worked through each of the pipers’ pieces.
Neil talked about the integrity of rhythm in the music (the structure) and touched on expression in a pipe-band setting, versus solo playing. It was wonderful to see him work at a distance with the pipers and 1-2-1 at the table on the practice chanters.
Martyn & Jim Oakes, Neil Clark, Stewart Gardiner, Claire Lynch, Terry Walters.
We were joined by another special guest, Stewart Gardiner (drummer) who was in Sheffield to work with the City of Sheffield Pipe Band for their Autumn Workshop.
Neil & Stewart will certainly be back and we look forward to welcoming them to Sheffield when they do.
A huge thank you to Craig Marston for the photography and Charlotte, Dylan and Mark for their FOH warmth and being part of the DAB ||: Music team.
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Renowned teacher and highland bagpiper, Neil Clark of Falkirk Piping, comes to Sheffield to deliver a Masterclass, Band Workshop and private lessons, during the month of October.
DAB ||: Music is delighted to be able to host Neil for the Masterclass and we look forward to welcoming people to the wonderful surrounds of Victoria Hall, Sheffield.
