SARAH WATTS
Clarinet and Bass Clarinet
“ In 26 years of attending PLG events I cannot recall hearing a solo bass clarinettist before. But Sarah Watts, almost dwarfed by her instrument made the wait worthwhile with assured and well-characterised performances”
The Times.
Sarah Watts is an award winning British Clarinettist who has gained an international reputation for her work as a solo bass clarinettist.
Her work both as a soloist and with her various chamber ensembles has led to numerous CD releases and invitations to perform all over the world. Sarah is passionate about teaching and in addition being the visiting teacher of solo bass clarinet at the Royal Northern College of Music, she hosts and tutors several courses for adult amateur musicians in the UK and France.
Sarah is a Selmer Artist, a UK Vandoren Artist and Silverstein top pro artist for their ligatures.
NEWS
In March 2016, Sarah was awarded the ARAM - Associate of the Royal Academy of Music London.
Spectral Immersions - a comprehensive guide to bass clarinet multiphonics is published by Metropolis Publishers, alongside a selection of new works written by and for Sarah. Copies can be ordered via my shop
or via Metropolis website: Click Here
Sarah and Laurence Perkins (bassoon) joined forces with the British pianist Martin Roscoe in July 2014, followed by recording the Strauss Duett-Concertino with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra in March 2015 conducted by Sian Edwards. The three works will be released by Hyperion Records in 2016.
The second 2016 Isle of Raasay Autumn Clarinet Course will be held on 17th - 21st October 2016
The 2017 Isle of Raasay Bass Clarinet course will be 10th - 14th April 2017
To book: www.raasaymusiccourses.com
For information on Sarah’s various courses and play days - please see the events page.
Sarah gives private tuition on bass clarinet. Be it a first ever lesson, learning the basics or at advanced level learning contemporary techniques she is very happy to give lessons to anybody who wants to develop their bass clarinet skills further.
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