Composer Dr Peter Meechan is currently in Australia attending the International Trumpet Guild Convention.

Apophenia

He was able to fly to Sydney thanks to receiving funding from the British Council Composer’s Bursary Scheme, to hear renowned trumpet player Jens Lindemann perform his fearsome 'Apophenia' concerto.

The performance was accompanied by St Mary’s Band Club band, conducted by Paul Terracini, at Sydney’s wonderful City Recital Hall and was given an enthusiastic response form the knowledgeable audience.

This was a wonderful opportunity to hear the work played by such a fantastic performer. I have to thank Jens and everyone involved in what was a truly memorable occasionDr Peter Meechan

Wonderful opportunity

Peter told 4BR: "This was a wonderful opportunity to hear the work played by such a fantastic performer. I have to thank Jens and everyone involved in what was a truly memorable occasion."

Whilst in Sydney Peter is also taking the opportunity to stay with an old college friend, Matthew van Emmerick, as well as indulging in his other passion – and visiting the famous Sydney Cricket Ground.