ANAM at the Convent: Michael Collins Workshop

Michael Collins, one of the foremost clarinettists of his generation, concludes his ANAM residency with a unique workshop, offering ANAM musicians the chance to learn the art of playing and directing a Classical concerto. In this open rehearsal setting, he will guide musicians as they perform and direct without a conductor—an invaluable skill for soloists to learn.

Collins’ career has seen him perform with leading orchestras worldwide, including the Melbourne Symphony, BBC Symphony, and the Zurich Chamber Orchestra. For many years, he has been dedicated to expanding the clarinet repertoire and has given premières of significant works such as John Adams’ Gnarly Buttons, Elliott Carter’s Clarinet Concerto, which earned him a Gramophone award for his recording on Deutsche Grammophon, and Brett Dean’s Ariel’s Music.

Michael Collins director/clarinet
ANAM Musicians

About

Michael Collins is one of the most complete musicians of his generation. With a continuing, distinguished career as a soloist, he has in recent years also become highly regarded as a conductor. From 2010 – 2018 was the Principal Conductor of the City of London Sinfonia and has recently been Artistic Director of London Mozart Players. Recent guest conducting and play-directing highlights have included engagements with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, BBC Symphony Orchestra and the Zurich Chamber Orchestra.

Recent highlights include a return to the Philharmonia Orchestra, performances worldwide with orchestras including Minnesota Orchestra, Swedish Chamber Orchestra, the Rheinische Philharmonie, Kyoto Symphony Orchestra, BBC Concert Orchestra and Kuopio Symphony Orchestra and tours in South Africa, Australia (with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra), Japan and Mexico (with the Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional).