Lunchtime Concert: Jane Booth & John Irving

Chichester Cathedral's popular lunchtime concerts take place on Tuesdays at 1.10pm in term time, in the spectacular setting of the Cathedral Nave. They are free and last approximately 50 minutes. You are welcome to come and go as you please. Coffee is available at no charge, and some visitors even bring a sandwich! There is a retiring collection.

Jane Booth & John Irving, Clarinet & Fortepiano

Jane Booth is a specialist in the early clarinet and chalumeau. In addition to her work as Head of Historical Performance at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London, regular masterclasses and international adjudicating, she has pursued a busy international career, playing all over the world with renowned ensembles and performers.

John Irving is Professor of Performance Practice at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, London, and Professor of Fortepiano at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire of Music. John is an established performer on early keyboards (notably fortepiano, harpsichord and clavichord), specialising in music of the later 18th century.

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