Ever the professional, with a rich repertoire, Anne had the audience hooked on every note & every word. A wonderfully relaxing, enjoyable and educational experience with a magical mix of music, culture & heritage that none of us have had the joy to participate in in this way before."
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As well as being a clarinettist, I also enjoy playing other instruments and exploring other ways of communicating. I believe that musicians must be communicators first (hopefully with something to say!), and then we choose the medium through which we communicate... Playing other instruments (bass clarinet, whistle, harp, saxophone, piano) has enabled me to explore other styles, roles and genres within the musical arts and to expand my own creative practice. I frequently include these instruments in my education and outreach workshops as well as my story-telling. As a traditional 'teller' of stories, I bring together my passions for landscape, folklore, cultural heritage & music to entertain and educate people of all ages. Stories are not only fun, but they are perhaps more important than ever as we move into an increasingly disconnected and digital world. The intimacy, engagement and atmosphere of in-person story-telling is very special and has to be experienced. It is my belief that stories and music remain as essential to human well-being now as they were 10,000 years ago - they are in our DNA! "You hit just the right note in all senses of the phrase
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