♫ August 2nd, 2010 6:21 pm
American flautist Jessica Quiñones and British Pianist Catherine Shackell met over coffee and the obligatory cake for a friendly chat in York, England. Inspired by each other’s commitment to music education and community outreach it wasn’t long before they started to play together too.
They soon discovered that Jessica’s passion for tango music, particularly that of Astor Piazzolla, and Catherine’s enthusiasm for contemporary classical music, especially that influenced by music from other cultures, combined perfectly leading them to discover some really exciting repertoire.
Click here for our latest upcoming performances in October 2010– Duo Sonita will transport you to warmer climates with an exciting programme with a Latin twist; from Astor Piazolla’s tango classics to Mike Mower’s Sonata Latino.
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♫ April 24th, 2010 5:09 pm
British composers Philip Rayner and Jane Serter are currently writing compositions for Duo Sonita to premiere. Catherine and Jessica are proud to be collaborating with these Yorkshire -based composers!
Philip Rayner is a composer based in Huddersfield, Yorkshire where he studied musical composition at the University of Huddersfield with Dr. Mathew Adkins and Dr. Bryn Harrison. He has produced works for Christopher Redgate (oboe), Prof. Barrie Webb (trombone), Enrico Bertelli (percussion) and EXAUDI vocal ensemble.
Jane Serter’s chamber and orchestral music has been performed in Leeds, Manchester, London and Liverpool. She has been twice short-listed for the Cornelius Cardew composition prize and is on the short-list of the Society for the Promotion of New Music. Click here for her website.
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