Steve Reich
Graham Fitkin
Herbert Howells
George Fenton
Roderick Williams
& more…
CD booklet programme notes & production credits
“Howell's Clarinet Sonata... the opening movement's oscillations between introversion and animation are commandingly articulated... a rhythmically tight, empathic partnership
His nuanced account of Debussy's Première Rhapsodie brings dreaminess, delicacy and fleet-fingered virtuosity
In Poulenc's Sonata for Two Clarinets Robson cheekily plays both parts himself in a taut, burbling performance”
“imperturbable virtuosity at the extreme of the clarinet’s compass.
Robson earned a well-deserved ovation... a fine clarinet soloist.”
— The Times, London
“An exhilarating and imaginative celebration of the 20th century clarinet…
a satisfyingly funky multitrack version of Steve Reich’s 'New York Counterpoint'… really well made mix, total clarity of the different parts”
— Record Review BBC Radio 3
Barnaby has performed, recorded, and broadcast music across a diverse range of genres from early to contemporary, symphonic, chamber, opera and film scores. He has collaborated with ensembles, musicians and composers including Thomas Adès, the Belcea Quartet, George Fenton, London Sinfonietta, Adrian Johnston, OAE, James Newton Howard, Roderick Williams, Tippett Quartet, Malcolm Lindsay and Zanfonia Trio.
He studied at the Guildhall School of Music, London and then as a Fulbright Scholar at The Juilliard School, New York.
Barnaby was principal clarinet of the Philharmonia Orchestra from 2000-2013 and currently holds the same position with the English National Opera Orchestra.
He is professor of clarinet at the Royal College of Music and has given master classes at all of the UK’s leading conservatories and in Switzerland, Singapore, Australia and Iceland.
Barnaby is a Yamaha Artist.
