Alan Barnes Octet - Copperfield Jazz Suite

David Copperfield by Charles Dickens was first published in serial form from May 1849 to November 1850. Inspired by the larger-than-life characters and the drama of Dickens' immensely likeable story, 'Copperfield' is a new jazz suite created by inimitable performer and composer Alan Barnes. 

The story is narrated by Barnes reading scenes from the original text, interspersed with music performed by eight virtuoso musicians who bring the characters and scenes to life. A cheery clarinet plays Copperfield, the lost orphan Little Em’ly is a lyrical tenor, Mr Dick flies his kite represented by a soaring flugelhorn and trombone, Mr Micawber expresses 'something will turn up!' on the piano and Uriah Heep writhes around on the bass clarinet.

An evening of music and readings to inspire the full range of Dickens’ imagination and emotion: from loneliness and remorse to love and irresistible joy.