BIOGRAPHY
Hannah Shilvock is an award-winning clarinet and bass clarinet specialist based in Brighton, originally from Somerset. Known for her pioneering work in showcasing the bass clarinet’s virtuosity, Hannah has built a reputation as one of the foremost performers of this instrument. As a Selmer, BG France, RATstands, and DEBUT Classical Horizon Artist, she is celebrated for her innovative arrangements, including Debussy’s Cello Sonata for bass clarinet and piano, published by Alea Publishing, and Erik Satie’s Gymnopédie No.1.
With both undergraduate and master’s degrees specialising in bass clarinet, Hannah studied under renowned musicians Anthony Pike, Fiona Cross and Paolo De Gaspari. Her musical expertise spans a wide range of roles, from soloist and chamber musician to orchestral performer. She is also a versatile woodwind doubler.
Hannah is a keen educator, and has guest taught at Trinity Laban Conservatoire and at festivals in Europe.
In addition to her music career, Hannah is a passionate yoga teacher and founder of the Musicians Yoga Hub.
Orchestras played with:
Royal Opera House, Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra, Covent Garden Sinfonia, London Concertante, Jules Buckley Essential Orchestra, Worthing Symphony Orchestra, Chromatica Orchestra, Southbank Sinfonia, European Union Chamber Orchestra, Outcry Ensemble, Hastings Philharmonic Orchestra & OperaUpClose.
Concertos performed:
Upcoming: 2027 - Geraldine Green, Bass Clarinet Concerto (multiple dates, UK)
2024 - Alexis Ciesla, Habanera from Concerto for Clarinets at ICA, Dublin
2023 - Michele Mangani Bass Clarinet Concerto with Newton Abbot Orchestra
