ACMC: Gina Mc Cormack, Violin, and Nigel Clayton, Piano

Gina McCormack is a Professor of Violin at the Royal Northern College of Music, and is well established as one of Britain’s leading violinists and chamber musicians, switching effortlessly between concertos, recitals, quartet-playing and orchestral leading.

She led the Sorrel Quartet for 13 years, making frequent BBC Radio 3 broadcasts with them as well as recording twelve CDs.

She is now concentrating on her solo work, especially recitals with her regular duo partner, pianist Nigel Clayton.Nigel Clayton studied with Stephen Savage and Angus Morrison at the Royal College of Music, London, where he won prizes in every category of piano performance and was awarded the College’s yearly prize for his Bachelor of Music Degree.

Whilst there, he developed a particular interest in chamber music and accompanying, encouraged by international prizes from various competitions.

He is a visiting professor of piano at the North East of Scotland Music School, Aberdeen, and is a professor on the keyboard faculty at the Royal College of Music, London.Sibelius Sonatina Sibelius 3 Pieces, Op. 79 Grieg Sonata in G major Clara Schumann 3 Romances Amy Beach Sonata in A minor, Op.150