Michael Thompson, the acclaimed British hornist, will perform Benjamin Britten’s Serenade for tenor, horn, and strings in New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall on Friday, January 16, at 8pm. the tenor soloist is Michael Slattery and the Cantata Singers string ensemble will be directed by (former hornist) David Hoose. For information and tickets see the Cantata Singers web site.
On Saturday, Jan. 17, at 2pm, Mr. Thompson will give a lecture demonstration on his approach to the Serenade at Osmun Music, 5 Forest St. , Arlington. Please call (781 646-5756) or email the shop for reservations as seating is limited.
Michael Thompson is one of Britain’s most distinguished horn players. His career began with his appointment at age eighteen as principal horn of the BBC Scottish Orchestra. Three years later he was appointed principal horn of the Philharmonia Orchestra, a position he held for ten years before leaving to pursue his chamber music and solo career. Currently he performs solo and chamber music and is active in the London studio scene. He also conducts frequently and holds the Aubrey Brain chair of horn performance at the Royal Academy of Music. He has performed the Serenade many times and recorded it twice (with Anthony Rolfe-Johnson and Adrian Thompson). For more information about Mr. Thomson see his website.
Please Note: As I write this on Friday, Jan. 9, Mr. Thompson has still not been granted an entry visa by US Customs and Immigration. If they do not do so very soon Mr. Thompson’s appearances with the Cantata Singers and at Osmun Music will have to be cancelled. We will keep everyone who reserves for the masterclass updated by email.
Posted by Bob Osmun 
