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Childs at Cadogan

David Childs has just returned from a celebrity packed performance at London's Cadogen Hall.

David Childs
 

In 2006 David Childs performed as a guest artist at the Two Moors Festival Gala Concert in Cadogan Hall London. On that occasion he shared the stage with renowned cellist Julian Lloyd Webber and a whole host of other well known artists from the world of classical music.

Celebrity event

This year David was once again engaged to perform at the celebrity event in London’s prestigious concert venue and home to the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Cadogan Hall.

World stars

The concert featured stars from the world of opera including mezzo soprano, Yvonne Howard and soprano, Kathryn Harries, female concert pianists, Alison Farr, Alissa Firsova, Anna Tilbrook and Ingrid Surgenor, together with violinist Tamsin Waley-Cohen, flautist Jonathan Rimmer and harpist Harriet Adie.

We were delighted David agreed to appear at this year's Gala Concert. He is a wonderful musician with a unique ability to communicate so convincingly the music he performsArtistic Director, Penny Adie

Enhanced

In addition the concert was enhanced by performances from student artists of considerable talent.

During an evening of chamber music ranging from Schubert to Saint-Saens, and Bolling to Bartok, David performed Johan Nepomuk 'Hummel’s Fantasy' together with recital partner Harvey Davies.

World's finest

Former BBC presenter Stephanie Hughes introduced David to the stage as "...one of the finest brass soloists in the world" and he did not disappoint with a performance of rare musicianship and artistry.

Without the barrier of a music stand David performed from memory and delighted the audience with moments of serene lyricism and explosive virtuosity.

Delighted

Following the concert Artistic Director Penny Adie told 4BR: "We were delighted David agreed to appear at this year’s Gala Concert. He is a wonderful musician with a unique ability to communicate so convincingly the music he performs. His superb contribution without doubt enhanced a wonderful evening of music making."

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