Since his debut in 1986 Richard
Durrant has performed nearly all the mainstream guitar repertoire and a
lot more besides. From his own transcriptions of Scarlatti for classical
guitar to performances of the Bach Cello Suites on Tenor Banjo; from his
own compositions for various combinations, including the band Sky, to world
premieres of solo pieces on London's South Bank, the Albert Hall and at
St John's, Smiths Square. Durrant has covered most aspects of his instrument's
personality - inventing a few more along the way.
Durrant can be heard in concert
throughout the UK and mainland Europe, usually performing in a cabaret
setting but also suited and booted for chamber and concerto works. He also
tours with bass supremo Herbie Flowers and with his own maverick trio "UnGaggged!".
What the papers say...
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"At the vanguard of the new
breed of young, classically trained musicians." International Musician
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"A virtuosic display riveting
in its effect on the senses..." Musical Times
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"The wild master of the guitar.
Durrant is a serious and mature player who can really make his guitar sing..."
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"His dazzling virtuosity
is almost cinematic in scale..." Evening Argus
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"Watching him performing
the Rodrigo was akin to seeing El Cid on the wide screen." West
Sussex Times
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"The kind of event one scarcely
dares hope for..." Classical Guitar Magazine
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" A cult figure..."Mid
Sussex Times
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" The best guitarist I have
ever heard..." Midi Libre
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