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Jonathan’s latest recording explores the relationships between the works of J S Bach and the contemporary British composer, Robert Saxton (b. 8th October 1953). Album links below. Read or download the booklet here… Full album available in all the usual places (Spotify, … Continue reading →

Digital album, produced in collaboration with the composer, Robert Saxton. Out 8th October. Available through Spotify, Apple, Amazon, YouTube etc. Programme Bach: “Dorian” Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 538 – ToccataRobert Saxton: Chorale Prelude, In memoriam Oliver Knussen*Bach: … Continue reading →

This is a web seminar from the Music Teachers Association, in partnership with the RVW Trust. Dr Jonathan Clinch discusses the A level set work ‘On Wenlock Edge’ with Dr Steven Berryman. Jonathan has also curated a contextual listening play … Continue reading →

Written for the May 2022 edition of Cathedral Music 5th February 2022 As I write, the media are in a frenzy of discussion about the lockdown activities in Downing Street and what may or may not be in the ‘party-gate’ report of … Continue reading →

Jonathan has recently finished an album of organ music for digital release. The programme alternates works by the contemporary composer Robert Saxton (with whom Jonathan has worked closely), and music by J S Bach that inspired Saxton. There are tributes … Continue reading →

Full details here: https://www.prestomusic.com/sheet-music/articles/4423–awards-sheet-music-publications-of-the-year-winners-2021

Herbert Howells wrote his Clarinet Sonata in 1946 for Frederick Thurston, but it wasn’t published until after Thurston’s death, in 1954, by which point Howells had made extensive changes (particularly to the second movement). In a new recording for Orchid … Continue reading →

Jonathan will be speaking on Herbert Howells’ piano music at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, on Saturday 20th November at 15:15. This will be followed by a recital to be given by Matthew Schellhorn at 16:00.