
Concert Series – Huw Wiggin & Noriko Ogawa
Friday 13th November 7:30pm
Free – £20.00
Huw Wiggin & Noriko Ogawa
Saxophone & Piano
Friday 13th November
7.30pm
Doors open 7.00pmNetherby Hall
Longtown, CarlisleAdults £20
Under 26 freeProgramme
- Piazzolla, Fugata & Oblivion
- Rachmaninoff, Vocalise
- Brahms, Intermezzo in A major Op 118, No.2 (Piano Solo)
- Brahms, Sonata in E flat major
- Interval
- Gershwin, Summertime & It Ain't Necessarily So
- Chopin, Grande Waltz Brilliante in Eb Major Op.18
- Scott, Respectfully Yours
- Watson, Rhapsody on an Echo Chamber
The Artists
Huw Wiggin, saxophone
Huw Wiggin is a British saxophonist who has performed at major venues worldwide, including the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing, Wigmore Hall, and the Royal Albert Hall. Following his debut at the Purcell Room, The Times praised his "liquid gold tones and enviable breath control."
He was awarded First Prize and Gold Medal at the Royal Over-Seas League Annual Music Competition, where he was also named 'Commonwealth Musician of the Year'. Since then, he has established a distinguished career as both soloist and chamber musician.
His debut recording Reflections (Orchid Classics), with pianist John Lenehan, reached No. 2 in the UK Specialist Classical Chart, followed by Rhapsody (2023) with pianist Noriko Ogawa. His latest album, Elements (2026), is a collaboration with harpist Oliver Wass, featuring six new commissions alongside Baroque works for saxophone and harp.
Noriko Ogawa, piano
Noriko Ogawa has achieved considerable renown throughout the world since her success at the Leeds International Piano Competition. Noriko's "ravishingly poetic playing" (Telegraph) sets her apart from her contemporaries and acclaim for her complete Debussy series with BIS Records ("If you like your Debussy to sound like the musical equivalent of a chilled white wine, Noriko Ogawa is the pianist for you" Roger Vignoles, BBC Radio 3, CD Review), confirms her as a fine Debussy specialist.
As an exclusive recording artist for BIS Records, Noriko's most recent discs were music by Xiaogang Ye with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, released in June 2022, and the fifth volume in her series of Erik Satie's piano music, released in March 2022. Ranging from Mozart, Rachmaninov, Satie, Debussy to contemporary composers including Alexander Tcherepnin, Vagn Holmboe, and Yoshihiro Kanno, Noriko boasts a prolific catalogue of over 30 albums. Her discography includes Takemitsu's Riverrun (Editor's Choice, Gramophone), Mussorgsky's Pictures from an Exhibition (Critics' Choice, BBC Music Magazine), critically acclaimed Debussy's complete piano music, and a complete set of Eric Satie's music for solo piano.
About Absolute Classics
Absolute Classics, founded by Artistic Director Alex McQuiston, brings world-class musicians to venues across Dumfries and Galloway. Renowned for its unique approach, the series goes beyond the concerts: visiting artists tour the region and engage with local schools, working alongside young people to inspire the next generation of musicians and audiences.
Netherby Hall is proud to host the Absolute Classics Winter Series, offering an intimate and atmospheric setting for these exceptional performances.
More in the Series
This concert is part of the Absolute Classics Winter Series 2026/2027 at Netherby Hall, running from November 2026 to March 2027.
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