Our “A Night of Song, Dance & Clarinet Magic” Concert!
Get ready to tap your feet, sway in time, and, if the music moves you, step right up and dance along with the Cirrus Clarinet Quartet … a joyful concert of song‑inspired melodies and dance‑filled rhythms, to celebrate the fun of Ilkeston Festival.
Cirrus Quartet is made up of four accomplished musicians:
Kate Hawkins (Yes! Our Kate) – B♭ clarinet
Steve Milner – E♭, B♭ and alto clarinets (though not all at the same time!)
Adam Blakey – B♭ clarinet
Phil Smith – Bass clarinet
They say:
“Our ensemble takes its name from one of the first pieces we performed together, Blue Skies, symbolising our passion for creating uplifting and harmonious music.
We are a group of dedicated amateur musicians, each playing a combination of clarinets — E flat, B flat, Alto, and Bass — allowing us to explore a rich and diverse range of musical styles.”
The quartet will delight you with a wonderfully varied programme, encompassing traditional music alongside modern and klezmer influences, celebrating the rich colours and expressive range of the clarinet family.
Here are a few little teasers of what you will hear on the night
Bohemian Rhapsody Raisins and Almonds Danny Boy Amazing Grace Skye Boat Song The Dance Suite