Colin Currie

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Born in 1976, percussionist Colin Currie came to national attention in 1992 at the age of 15, when he won the Gold Medal of the Shell/London Symphony music scholarship. In 1994 he became the first percussion finalist in the BBC Young musician of the Year competition, giving the world premiere of Errollyn Wallen's Concerto for Percussion in the final at London's Barbican Centre, televised to an estimated 11 million viewers.

Performer

Colin Currie

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The Big Bash

Percussion maestro Colin Currie has created an amazing musical world especially for Imagine, featuring marimba, xylophones, coconuts and drums. Playing the music of Steve Reich, one of the world's greatest living composers, and others, this show is a sonic sensation which is thrilling and fun for both children and adults. Suitable for ages seven and over. Purcell Room - Imagine - Children's Literature Festival