Current Projects:
All of these projects take place as stage shows, usually as part of my tour or as a festival commission, and also exist as multimedia projects. Please explore, enjoy, and get in touch if you want to know more! (dedicated project pages coming soon!)
Christmas Party |
Inspired by Syria |
A high-octane, mega-fun party piece for Violin and Orchestra by Thomas Hewitt Jones - recorded by Simon with the Royal Ballet Sinfonia and Gavin Sutherland. To be released in time for Christmas 2016... watch this space!
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An uplifting new music collaboration inspired by the rich cultural heritage of Syria. A new 'symphony' for small ensemble by celebrated English compoesr Antony Pitts, featuring improvisation and musical collaboration from Western and Middle Eastern artists and instruments.
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Virtuoso Violin
A virtuosic touring show featuring some of the most challenging and thrilling - and surprisingly lyrical - music ever written for the violin. Featuring the works of Paganini, Wieniawski, Kreisler Ysaye, and many more... for Solo violin, two violins (with David Worswick of the London Symphony Orchestra), or violin and strings / orchestra.
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Road to Jericho
R2J: A cross-cultural collaboration featuring original composition, film, prose, poetry and photography, recordings and live performances. Celebrated British and Palestinian musicians and composers bring together and blend the instruments and musical languages of East and West to create new, distinct sounds.
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The Classical SessionsAs commissioned by the Henley Festival: Classical chamber music presented in a punchy, accessible way. 'Classical' music is just a bunch of sound waves, like any other genre. Get the presentation right, and anyone can enjoy the classics without 'dumbing down' or changing the music itself. Great context, great presentation, great music is what this project is all about.
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Our WorldOur world, in sound. From the familiar melodies of Vivaldi's Four Seasons to new compositions by leading composers of today, Our World brings alive the rhythms, patterns, complexities and systems of the planet around us... the sounds of the natural world, and of the human world as well.
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Violin Love SongsBeautiful music for violin and strings that evokes deep love and romance. Featuring classic pieces for violin, plus new material by leading composers of today.
Multimedia and album projects in progress; also a very popular program for concerts and festivals. |
Sad ViolinA landmark project for 2015-2016 featuring some of the most haunting, moving music ever written for the violin. From Bach to Folk, film music to new music, you'll be haunted by this music forever. (Usually combined with another project for stage shows, just to make sure the audience doesn't leave crying...!)
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