KNIGHTON AND DISTRICT CONCERT SOCIETY

Julian Perkins is Artistic Director of Portland Baroque Orchestra in Oregon, USA. Based in the UK, he is also Founding Artistic Director of Cambridge Handel Opera and Sounds Baroque. Shortlisted for the 2021 Gramophone Award, he has directed groups ranging from the Academy of Ancient Music to the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, has performed regularly as a chamber musician at the Salzburg Festival and features widely as a solo keyboard player.

The harpsichord Julian will be playing is supplied by Oliver Saendig of London Harpsichords.  It is a copy of an anoonymous French instrument from 1667, currently in the Boston Fine Arts Museum.  The maker of this harpsichord is Malcom Rose.

Julian Perkins website