Chris Swann Clarinet

Ian Buckle Piano

Helen Peller Bassoon

Lindsey Stoker French Horn

Ruth Davies Oboe

Rachel Holt Flute

Formed by clarinettist Chris Swann in 1980 this energetic woodwind quintet is comprised of renowned and experienced musicians drawn from Britain’s leading orchestras. Often working as a sextet alongside concert pianist Ian Buckle and occasionally bringing in friends and colleagues from other sections of the orchestra, the ensemble embraces opportunities to perform in a variety of instrumental combinations.

In addition to formal chamber music recitals Zephyr offers schools’ concerts and workshops.

Zephyr’s repertoire is varied and extensive, ranging from Mozart to the present day, enabling the creation of diverse, interesting and exciting programmes. Concerts are introduced from the stage with warmth, insight and humour in an atmosphere which creates maximum enjoyment for players and listeners alike.

What they are saying
  • "With a varied programme full of different colours and sound worlds there was something for everyone. All of the pieces were played exceptionally well, the most memorable being Ligeti’s Six Bagatelles … these were played with fantastic commitment from the players ... special praise to Ian Buckle (pianist) for superb clear phrasing and wonderful dynamic control".
    Hull Daily Mail reporting a concert for Hull Chamber Music Club at Hull University
  • The Mozart Serenade (for 12 winds and double bass) "received a deeply satisfying performance ... replete with refi ned tone, beautiful phrasing and sustained lyricism".
    Louis Carus, Malvern Gazette and Ledbury Reporter
  • "Blown away by the skill of the players".
    East Anglian Daily Times
  • "Zephyr Winds ... gave a stunning recital. Patently these players performed chamber music not only for the enjoyment of the audience but also for themselves".
    Shropshire Star
  • Chris Swann: "A real gift for communication".
    Buxton Festival concert-goer
  • "I should just like to thank you and the girls for the fabulous rendition of Westerly Winds. I thought you were brilliant in Chester but boy have you moved on since then! It was a wonderful interpretation and I loved the way you brought the piece to life".
    Paul Patterson
  • "There was a real buzz of excitement among the audience, congratulations on a first-rate concert". John McCabe, Sittingbourne Music Society

“brilliantly vivid, virtuosic and beautifully blended”
Birmingham Post

“The players tackled this demanding repertoire with skill, sensitivity and
great musicianship. There was rubato, harmonic awareness, delicacy
without dryness, attention to melodic line and structural significance.
Beautiful wind colouring”.

Adrienne Fox, The Craven Herald

“Zephyr Winds ... played unfamiliar but delightful music in various
permutations.They are highly accomplished musicians in their own right
and together their perfect unison and balance made their performance
enchanting. Vitality of attack and their style and taste interpreted the
music wonderfully well”.

The Daily Telegraph
 ZEPHYR is directed by Chris Swann

For further details you can contact Chris on:

01490 412583
07973 622843 mobile
E-mail:

Pen Y Felin Fawr
Cynwyd
Corwen
LL21 0NF

Web site: www.zephyrwinds.co.uk

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