Orchestral bookings (since February 2013)
- Orchestras:
Academy of St Martin In The Fields, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, London Concert Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Worthing Symphony Orchestra.
- Orchestras (Opera/Ballet):
Garsington Opera, JB Management, Royal Ballet Sinfonia.
- Chamber Orchestras:
Aurora Orchestra, Excellent Device!, London Concertante, Milton Keynes City Orchestra, Orchestra Nova.
- Chamber Groups:
Belmont Ensemble of London, Music Theatre Wales.
- Sessions:
Cool Music Ltd.
- Education Work:
Academy of St Martin in the Fields Education, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Education.
Helen's orchestral work also includes
St Endellion Festival Orchestra, Britten Pears Chamber Orchestra, Britten Pears Orchestra, British Youth Opera, London Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, Trondheim Symphony Orchestra.
Helen has led education workshops, under the direction of Richard McNichol, for the LSO education department and has participated in projects with the RPO and Philharmonia.
Roderic Dunnett, Independent |
"...lest we forget the orchestra, top marks to the Clarinetist Helen Paskins"
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Helen is experienced as both an orchestral musician and as a chamber musician. In addition to her work with orchestras such as the BBC Symphony Orchestra, the BSO and the Britten Pears Chamber Orchestra, Helen has given many recitals with the pianist Ivana Gavric, including performances for
- Leeds International Concert Series
- Cambridge Summer Arts Festival
- Riverfront Arts Centre, Newport
- Linbury Studio Theatre, Covent Garden
- St Martin-in-the-Fields
- St James', Piccadilly
- Cheltenham Town Hall
- Winchester Cathedral
- Falmouth Arts Centre
They were also artists on the Live Music Now! Recital Scheme from 2003-7 for whom they gave many outreach concerts. As part of the LMN 30th anniversary celebrations Helen and Ivana were chosen to perform with Maxim Vengarov in a special showcase concert which was featured in the Times and on BBC Radio 4. They also performed to Prince Charles and guests at Windsor Castle.
Neil Munro, London Committee of LMN, Trustee of Munro charitable trust |
"The fact that Helen's clarinet and Ivana's piano playing were excellent came as no surprise since this is to be expected from musicians who work with LMN. What was exceptionally pleasing was the way that they related to each other and above all to the audience." |
EDUCATION
Graduate studies
Cambridge University, Newnham College (Music MA Hons, 2000); Royal College of Music (Advanced Postgraduate Diploma, 2000).
Prizes and Awards
- Newnham College Instrumental award holder (Cambridge 1997 -2000)
- Highly Commended Thurston Clarinet Prize (RCM 2001)
- Winner Ealing Festival woodwind concerto prize (March 2003)
Teachers
Richard Hosford, Ruth MacDowell, Janet Hilton, Mike Harris, Andrew Marriner, Bob Hill.
Helen joined Morgensterns in July 2004
Helen's web profile was last updated 10th Feb 2018