Composer & concert artist Richard Durrant is one of the leading guitar virtuosos of his generation. He attended the Royal College of Music between 1981 to 1986. He is a passionate supporter of music literacy.
Richard has performed worldwide. He is celebrated in Paraguay for his playing of the music of Agustin Barrios and his lyrical, virtuosic interpretations of Bach’s works (on Guitar, Tenor Guitar & Ukulele) have received critical acclaim. In the UK Richard has appeared live on BBC Radio 2, 3, 4 and 6 Music.
Richard’s compositions include Six Grooves for Ukulele (ukulele and orchestra), The Girl at the Airport (guitar and strings), Superluminal (on the life and work of Albert Einstein for solo tenor, chamber ensemble and electronics).
Richard shows his concern for the natural environment by playing his annual, British Isles midsummer recital tour carrying everything on a bicycle and trailer.