Laurence Perkins & Yoshiko Endo
(Bassoon & Piano + ‘soundscape’ keyboard)

Laurence Perkins plays Bassoon, Yoshiko Endo plays Piano and digital “soundscape” keyboard. They have released a joint digital mini-album of 4 songs from West Side Story:

Leonard Bernstein: Four songs from ‘West Side Story’
i. Maria  ii. Tonight  iii. Somewhere  iv. Something’s Coming

Released in the month of Leonard Bernstein’s 100th birthday, this digital release celebrates some of his best-known music – and with a special link as well! For this recording of four songs from West Side Story, Laurence teamed up with pianist Yoshiko Endo who played a Baldwin grand piano that once belonged to Bernstein. Its warm but clear sound is perfectly suited to this music. The wonderfully vocal qualities of the bassoon’s sound is eminently suitable to this great music in the excellent performing edition by David J Elliot.

Programme “Resonances”  to include 

Elgar: Romance
Albeniz: Granada
Leonard Bernstein: West Side Story (four songs)
Ruth Gipps: Honey-coloured Cow
Michael Head: Clouds
Laurence Perkins: Darkness at Derwentwater
A Gershwin Rhapsody

‘Resonances’ is a unique concert presentation combining the natural sound of traditional classical music performance with stunning new digital technology. Leading bassoonist Laurence Perkins brings the expressive voice of the instrument into the 21st century in a live performance with pianist Yoshiko Endo, creating a glorious sound-world ranging from the finest concert grand piano to magnificent newly-created soundscapes – all in an attractive, accessible and varied concert programme. In short, an enjoyable and memorable musical experience for all!

For more information about Laurence visit his own website (in a new window), by clicking HERE.