Karl Jenkins: The Armed Man

29 February 2024
The Armed Man, composed by Sir Karl Jenkins, is one of the most popular classical pieces in the world. Until now there has been only one recording, made over 20 years ago of the full score version which requires a large orchestra. In order to make the work more affordable to choirs and others, there …

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Review: Handel Messiah at SJE Arts

29 December 2023
Shane recently performed in a concert of Handel’s Messiah with the Orchestra of St. John’s and OSJ Voices. With a line-up of world-class soloists under the direction of John Lubbock, the concert was described as “Fresh, Formidable and Triumphant” by Daily Info. To read the full review, please click here.

Review: Manfredini’s Concerto for Two Trumpets

29 December 2023
Shane recently performed in a festive concert with North Camden Chorus and Orchestra. The concert included a performance of Manfredini’s Concerto for Two Trumpets performed by Shane and Patrick Dodds. The concert was reviewed in the Camden New Journal. To read the review, please click here.

Love Stories- South Cliff Gardens, Scarborough

25 July 2023
Shane recently created some new recordings with Sinfonia Viva. Love Stories is a digital audio trail in the recently restored South Cliff Gardens in Scarborough. Real-life love stories connected to the gardens, told by those who experienced them, with orchestral backing and community choir. A romantic promenade of storytelling, music and song. To find out …

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Christmas Oratorio with Britten Sinfonia and Polyphony

20 December 2022
Shane recently performed Bach’s Christmas Oratorio with Britten Sinfonia and Polyphony. A 5-star review by The Arts Desk said the following: “the trumpets tripped along their high-wire lines with thrilling brightness and assurance.” You can read the full review here.

Emancipation

3 December 2022
Shane can be heard on the soundtrack to the New Apple TV film starring Will Smith. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, Emancipation tells the story of Peter (Will Smith), a slave in Louisiana in the 1860’s who escapes his plantation. The film is available to stream in the UK from 9th December here.

Beethoven: Complete Symphonies and Barry

3 December 2022
To mark their 30th anniversary, Britten Sinfonia and Thomas Ades are releasing their acclaimed Beeethoven and Barry cycle as a box set. The CD is available to buy here.

Grayston Ives – Requiem

23 August 2021
A new CD has been released featuring Britten Sinfonia and The Choir of Jesus College, Cambridge. This is the first time that the choir have collaborated on a recording with Britten Sinfonia, as well as is the first time both chapel and college choirs have joined forces for an entire album. For more information and …

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Beethoven Symphonies 7-9 and Barry CD Release

16 April 2021
The final installment in the Beethoven and Barry recording series featuring Britten Sinfonia, conducted by Thomas Ades has now been released. This final CD includes Beethoven’s symphonies 7-9 along with ‘The Eternal Recurrence’ by celebrated Irish composer Gerald Barry. Click here to find out more and to buy the CD.

Beethoven Symphonies 4-6 and Barry CD Release

19 January 2021
A new CD has been released featuring Britten Sinfonia, conducted by Thomas Ades. This is the second CD in a series of three featuring the music of Beethoven and Barry. Click here to find out more and to buy the CD.

New Website!

29 December 2020
Welcome to my new website, where you can access my Online Practice Sessions, check out some of the recordings I have been involved in and enjoy a wide range of videos and audio clips in the new Media section.
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Explore new Media

29 December 2020
Media contains some great new examples of work I have been involved in, from video through to audio clips.