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Listen to Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor, BWV 1067 (Arr. G. Mahler) [Excerpts]: II. Rondeau - Badinerie - Rondeau by Sharon Bezaly, Swedish Chamber Orchestra, Björn Gäfvert & Michael Collins, see lyrics, music video & more!

Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor, BWV 1067 (Arr. G. Mahler) [Excerpts]: II. Rondeau - Badinerie - RondeauSharon Bezaly, Swedish Chamber Orchestra, Björn Gäfvert & Michael Collins

Listen to Concerto for Clarinet and String Orchestra: I. Slowly and expressively by Michael Collins & Swedish Chamber Orchestra, see lyrics, music video & more!

Concerto for Clarinet and String Orchestra: I. Slowly and expressivelyMichael Collins & Swedish Chamber Orchestra

Listen to Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068 (Arr. G. Mahler) [Excerpts]: III. Air by Swedish Chamber Orchestra, Björn Gäfvert & Michael Collins, see lyrics, music video & more!

Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068 (Arr. G. Mahler) [Excerpts]: III. AirSwedish Chamber Orchestra, Björn Gäfvert & Michael Collins

The Carnival of the Animals - zoological fantasy: The AquariumThe Nash Ensemble, Ian Brown, Susan Tomes, Marcia Crayford, Jeremy Williams, Roger Chase, Christopher van Kampen, Rodney Slatford, William Bennett, Michael Collins, David Corkhill & Terry Emery

Listen to Symphony No. 35 in D Major, K. 385 "Haffner": III. Menuetto by Philharmonia Orchestra & Michael Collins, see lyrics, music video & more!

Symphony No. 35 in D Major, K. 385 "Haffner": III. MenuettoPhilharmonia Orchestra & Michael Collins

Listen to Sonatina for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 29: II. Andantino by Michael Collins & Michael McHale, see lyrics, music video & more!

Sonatina for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 29: II. AndantinoMichael Collins & Michael McHale

The Carnival of the Animals - zoological fantasy: The SwanChristopher van Kempen, The Nash Ensemble, Ian Brown, Christopher van Kampen, Susan Tomes, Marcia Crayford, Jeremy Williams, Roger Chase, Rodney Slatford, William Bennett, Michael Collins, David Corkhill & Terry Emery

Listen to There Will Come by Philharmonia Orchestra, Michael Collins & Steven Isserlis, see lyrics, music video & more!

There Will ComePhilharmonia Orchestra, Michael Collins & Steven Isserlis

Listen to Introduction and Allegro for Harp, String Quartet, Flute and Clarinet by Michael Collins, Philippa Davies, Skaila Kanga & The Nash Ensemble, see lyrics, music video & more!

Introduction and Allegro for Harp, String Quartet, Flute and ClarinetMichael Collins, Philippa Davies, Skaila Kanga & The Nash Ensemble

Listen to Sinfonia concertante for Oboe, Clarinet, Horn and Bassoon in E-Flat Major, K. 297b: II. Adagio by Meyrick Alexander, Michael Collins, Christopher Warren-Green, Michael Thompson, Gordon Hunt & London Chamber Orchestra, see lyrics, music video & more!

Sinfonia concertante for Oboe, Clarinet, Horn and Bassoon in E-Flat Major, K. 297b: II. AdagioMeyrick Alexander, Michael Collins, Christopher Warren-Green, Michael Thompson, Gordon Hunt & London Chamber Orchestra

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Listen to Schubert's Four Seasons by Carolyn Sampson, Joseph Middleton & Michael Collins

ALBUMSchubert's Four SeasonsCarolyn Sampson, Joseph Middleton & Michael Collins

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Listen to English Music for Clarinet by Michael Collins & Michael McHale

ALBUMEnglish Music for ClarinetMichael Collins & Michael McHale

Listen to Henselt & Bronsart: Piano Concertos by Paul Wee, Swedish Chamber Orchestra & Michael Collins

ALBUMHenselt & Bronsart: Piano ConcertosPaul Wee, Swedish Chamber Orchestra & Michael Collins

Listen to Mozart: Symphonies 34, 35 and 36 by Philharmonia Orchestra & Michael Collins

ALBUMMozart: Symphonies 34, 35 and 36Philharmonia Orchestra & Michael Collins

Listen to Arnold: Clarinet concerto and Orchestral works by Sir Malcolm Arnold, Michael Collins, Rumon Gamba & BBC Philharmonic

ALBUMArnold: Clarinet concerto and Orchestral worksSir Malcolm Arnold, Michael Collins, Rumon Gamba & BBC Philharmonic

Listen to Mozart & Birchall: Clarinet Concertos by Michael Collins, Philharmonia Orchestra, Wigmore Soloists & Robin O'Neill

ALBUMMozart & Birchall: Clarinet ConcertosMichael Collins, Philharmonia Orchestra, Wigmore Soloists & Robin O'Neill

Listen to Brahms: 3 Sonatas by Michael Collins & Stephen Hough

ALBUMBrahms: 3 SonatasMichael Collins & Stephen Hough

Listen to Façades by Kevin Spagnolo, Swedish Chamber Orchestra & Michael Collins

ALBUMFaçadesKevin Spagnolo, Swedish Chamber Orchestra & Michael Collins

Listen to La clarinette parisienne by Michael Collins & Noriko Ogawa

ALBUMLa clarinette parisienneMichael Collins & Noriko Ogawa

Listen to Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 5 in D Major - Finzi: Clarinet Concerto, Op. 31 by Michael Collins & Philharmonia Orchestra

ALBUMVaughan Williams: Symphony No. 5 in D Major - Finzi: Clarinet Concerto, Op. 31Michael Collins & Philharmonia Orchestra

Listen to The Lyrical Clarinet, Vol. 3 by Michael Collins & Michael McHale

ALBUMThe Lyrical Clarinet, Vol. 3Michael Collins & Michael McHale

Listen to R. Strauss: Orchestral Works by Michael Collins & BBC Symphony Orchestra

ALBUMR. Strauss: Orchestral WorksMichael Collins & BBC Symphony Orchestra

Listen to Crusell: Clarinet Concertos by Michael Collins & Swedish Chamber Orchestra

ALBUMCrusell: Clarinet ConcertosMichael Collins & Swedish Chamber Orchestra

Listen to Piccolo concerto grosso by Michael Collins, Matthias Mueller & Zurich Chamber Orchestra

ALBUMPiccolo concerto grossoMichael Collins, Matthias Mueller & Zurich Chamber Orchestra

Listen to Reger: Clarinet Sonatas by Michael Collins & Michael McHale

ALBUMReger: Clarinet SonatasMichael Collins & Michael McHale

Listen to Flowers Will Bloom by City of London Sinfonia, Michael Collins & Charlotte de Rothschild

ALBUMFlowers Will BloomCity of London Sinfonia, Michael Collins & Charlotte de Rothschild

Listen to The Lyrical Clarinet, Vol. 2 by Michael Collins & Michael McHale

ALBUMThe Lyrical Clarinet, Vol. 2Michael Collins & Michael McHale

Listen to Britten, Mathias, Finzi & Cooke: British Clarinet Concertos, Vol. 2 by Michael Collins & BBC Symphony Orchestra

ALBUMBritten, Mathias, Finzi & Cooke: British Clarinet Concertos, Vol. 2Michael Collins & BBC Symphony Orchestra

Listen to I Can Give You the Starlight by Ivor Novello, Michael Collins Orchestra, Roma Beaumont, Michael Collins, Phyllis Dare, Harry Acres, Marion Grimaldi, Denis Martin, Larry Mandon, The Williams Singers, Ivor Emmaneul, Harry Acres Orchestra, Muriel Barron, Julie Bryan, Vanessa Lee & Olive Gilbert

ALBUMI Can Give You the StarlightIvor Novello, Michael Collins Orchestra, Roma Beaumont, Michael Collins, Phyllis Dare, Harry Acres, Marion Grimaldi, Denis Martin, Larry Mandon, The Williams Singers, Ivor Emmaneul, Harry Acres Orchestra, Muriel Barron, Julie Bryan, Vanessa Lee & Olive Gilbert

Listen to Unknown Britten by Sandrine Piau, Michael Collins, Rolf Hind, Northern Sinfonia & Thomas Zehetmair

ALBUMUnknown BrittenSandrine Piau, Michael Collins, Rolf Hind, Northern Sinfonia & Thomas Zehetmair

Listen to Brahms: Clarinet Sonatas - Reinecke: Sonata Undine and Introduzione ed Allegro appassionato by Michael Collins & Michael McHale

ALBUMBrahms: Clarinet Sonatas - Reinecke: Sonata Undine and Introduzione ed Allegro appassionatoMichael Collins & Michael McHale

Listen to Brahms: Cello Sonatas & Clarinet Trio by Michael Collins, Paul Watkins & Ian Brown

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Listen to Bartók: Chamber Works for Violin, Vol. 3 by James Ehnes, Amy Schwartz Moretti, Andrew Armstrong & Michael Collins

ALBUMBartók: Chamber Works for Violin, Vol. 3James Ehnes, Amy Schwartz Moretti, Andrew Armstrong & Michael Collins

Listen to Brahms: String Quartet in A Minor & Clarinet Quintet by Brodsky Quartet & Michael Collins

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Listen to The Virtuoso Clarinet, Vol. 2 by Michael Collins & Michael McHale

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Listen to Howells, H.: To Chosen Hill… by Lyric Quartet, The, Andrew West & Michael Collins

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Listen to Lutosławski: Symphony No. 1, Partita, Chain 2 & Preludia Taneczne by Edward Gardner, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Tasmin Little & Michael Collins

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Listen to Michael Collins Plays British Clarinet Sonatas, Vol. 2 by Michael Collins & Michael McHale

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Listen to Michael Collins Plays Works for Clarinet and Orchestra by Michael Collins & Swedish Chamber Orchestra

ALBUMMichael Collins Plays Works for Clarinet and OrchestraMichael Collins & Swedish Chamber Orchestra

Listen to Michael Collins plays British Clarinet Concertos by Michael Collins & BBC Symphony Orchestra

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ALBUMTurnage: Mambo, Blues and TarantellaMarkus Stenz, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Lawrence Power, Michael Collins & Christian Tetzlaff

Listen to Michael Collins Plays British Clarinet Sonatas, Vol. 1 by Michael Collins & Michael McHale

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Listen to Berio: Orchestral Realisations by Edward Gardner, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Michael Collins & Roderick Williams

ALBUMBerio: Orchestral RealisationsEdward Gardner, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Michael Collins & Roderick Williams

Listen to Weber: Clarinet Concertos Nos. 1 & 2, Clarinet Concertino & Horn Concertino by Michael Collins, City of London Sinfonia & Stephen Stirling

ALBUMWeber: Clarinet Concertos Nos. 1 & 2, Clarinet Concertino & Horn ConcertinoMichael Collins, City of London Sinfonia & Stephen Stirling

Listen to The Lyrical Clarinet by Michael Collins & Michael McHale

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Listen to German & Hood: Merrie England by William McAlpine, June Bronhill, Peter Glossip, Michael Collins Orchestra & Michael Collins

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Listen to The Virtuoso Clarinet, Vol. 1 by Michael Collins & Piers Lane

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Listen to Spohr: Clarinet Concertos Nos. 3 & 4 by Michael Collins, Swedish Chamber Orchestra & Robin O'Neill

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Listen to Wallfisch - Escape Velocity by Benjamin Wallfisch, John Lubbock, Michael Collins & Orchestra of St. John's

ALBUMWallfisch - Escape VelocityBenjamin Wallfisch, John Lubbock, Michael Collins & Orchestra of St. John's

Listen to Schubert Octet - Shepherd on the Rock (Wigmore Hall Live) by Michael Collins, Ailish Tynan, Malcolm Martineau, Isabelle Van Keulen, Peter Brunt & Martin Owen

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Listen to Mozart Serenades K361 'Gran Partita' & K388 by London Winds & Michael Collins

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Listen to Spohr: Clarinet Concertos Nos. 1 & 2 by Michael Collins, Swedish Chamber Orchestra & Robin O'Neill

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Listen to Copland: Sextet; Piano Quartet; Vitebsk; 2 Pieces for string quartet by Vanbrugh Quartet, Martin Roscoe & Michael Collins

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Listen to Mozart / Beethoven: Clarinet Concertos by Michael Collins, Russian National Orchestra & Mikhail Pletnev

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ALBUMRavel: Introduction & Allegro, Piano Trio, Sonata for Violin & CelloMichael Collins & The Nash Ensemble

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Listen to R. Strauss: Complete Music for Winds by London Winds & Michael Collins

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ALBUMMozart: Flute and Harp Concerto K. 299 & Sinfonia Concertante K. 297bKenneth Smith, Bryn Lewis, Giuseppe Sinopoli, John Anderson, Meyrick Alexander, Michael Collins, Philharmonia Orchestra & Richard Watkins

Listen to The Jazz Album by John Harle, London Sinfonietta, Michael Collins, Peter Donohoe & Sir Simon Rattle

ALBUMThe Jazz AlbumJohn Harle, London Sinfonietta, Michael Collins, Peter Donohoe & Sir Simon Rattle

Listen to Virtuosi. Clarinet Works of Schumann, Debussy, Poulenc, Lovreglio, Weber & Messager by Michael Collins & Kathryn Stott

ALBUMVirtuosi. Clarinet Works of Schumann, Debussy, Poulenc, Lovreglio, Weber & MessagerMichael Collins & Kathryn Stott

Listen to Bartók: Sonata, Contrasts & Rhapsodies by Krysia Osostowicz, Susan Tomes & Michael Collins

ALBUMBartók: Sonata, Contrasts & RhapsodiesKrysia Osostowicz, Susan Tomes & Michael Collins

Listen to Brahms-Schumann-Fruhling: Clarinet Trios by Steven Isserlis, Michael Collins & Stephen Hough

ALBUMBrahms-Schumann-Fruhling: Clarinet TriosSteven Isserlis, Michael Collins & Stephen Hough

Listen to Brahms: Clarinet Sonatas, Op. 120 - Weber: Grand duo concertant, Op. 48 by Michael Collins & Mikhail Pletnev

ALBUMBrahms: Clarinet Sonatas, Op. 120 - Weber: Grand duo concertant, Op. 48Michael Collins & Mikhail Pletnev

Listen to Finzi: Dies natalis, Clarinet Concerto & Farewell to Arms by Michael Collins, Richard Hickox, City of London Sinfonia & Martyn Hill

ALBUMFinzi: Dies natalis, Clarinet Concerto & Farewell to ArmsMichael Collins, Richard Hickox, City of London Sinfonia & Martyn Hill

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About Michael Collins

Hometown

United Kingdom

Born

1962

Genre

Classical

Michael Collins is among the most prominent clarinetists of his generation. He has appeared in concert as principal clarinetist with the Philharmonia Orchestra and London Sinfonietta, as a member of the Nash Ensemble, and as a freelance soloist and chamber player. His repertory is broad, taking in much British music, including works by Elgar, Vaughan Williams, and Britten. He has also performed and recorded large chunks from the output of disparate European composers like Mozart, Brahms, and Bartók. In addition, Collins has been acclaimed for his role in expanding the clarinet repertory by premiering and commissioning important works by contemporary composers. He has also increasingly turned to conducting. In 2021, Collins issued La Clarinette Parisienne with pianist Noriko Ogawa.

Michael Collins has also released music as a member of Wigmore Soloists and London Winds.