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Mark Simpson's 'Zebra' Concerto Premieres at Royal Albert Hall

7/20/2025

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Mark Simpson, a talented 36-year-old composer and clarinettist from Liverpool, is set to captivate audiences with his electric guitar concerto, Zebra, on July 22 at the iconic Royal Albert Hall. Drawing inspiration from Philip K. Dick's spiritual journeys, the piece will showcase guitarist Sean Shibe. As the first to win both the BBC Young Musician and Young Composer awards, Simpson is also the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra's composer in residence for 2025/26.

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Mark Simpson, a talented 36-year-old composer and clarinettist from Liverpool, is set to captivate audiences with his electric guitar concerto, Zebra, on July 22 at the iconic Royal Albert Hall. Drawing inspiration from Philip K. Dick's spiritual journeys, the piece will showcase guitarist Sean Shibe. As the first to win both the BBC Young Musician and Young Composer awards, Simpson is also the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra's composer in residence for 2025/26.