Working with Debbie Clarke

In May 2008 Topaz were approached by singer Debbie Clarke to play for her debut album "First Impression".

We had a busy time playing arrangements of acoustic tracks, including:  Song For the Asking, Ombra Ma Fu, Love of My Life, Bright Eyes, New Day, The Soldier.  A number of tracks were played on BBC Radio 2's Good Morning Sunday Show with Aled Jones. 

Here are a few words from Debbie:

"Topaz are a wonderful and accomplished duo. With Michelle's beautiful 'voice like' legato line and Julia's magical and light touch they make a marvellous duo.  It was a pleasure not only to work with such talented instrumentalists, but also very nice people on my debut album."

Debbie has recently worked with record producer Tony Visconti for her new album which features Leonard Cohen's "Bird On A Wire".

You can find out more about Debbie at: www.myspace.com/debbieclarkemusic

Topaz at The Grand - Thistle Hotel, Bristol

On Sunday 27th February we went along to our first "Prom Fayre" at the Thistle hotel in Bristol.

We met some lovely people including Valerie from www.icandynailsandbeauty.co.uk who took the photo of us playing and Adrian of www.gaynorphotography.com who took the fantastic picture of us both - Thanks :)

www.gaynorphotography.com

Words of thanks.....

Wedding at Forde Abbey, Chard - May 2010

Michelle & Julia,

I am conscious that we never actually spoke, even though you played at my wedding last weekend!  It was rather hectic with registrars and guests arriving etc - but I wanted to thank you for the lovely music, and for your seamless efforts to set up without any fuss at all.

The music was just lovely (and as you probably noticed put me on the "emotional edge" for the ceremony!)

The rest of the day was truly fabulous - the perfect send-off into married life; we are very lucky.

Thanks again

Rich & Sarah

Final Wedding of 2010

For our final wedding of the year we played at the beautiful Kingscote Barn near Tetbury (www.thekingscotebarn.co.uk), although this wedding had a twist as it was the wedding of our flautist Michelle!

Our First Blog!!

Welcome to our shiny new blog page and website (www.topazduo.co.uk).

We will be keeping you up to date with places we've been, people we met and most importantly the music we have played.  If you have heard us play or met us, please post a comment we'd love to hear from you!!

Best wishes

Michelle and Julia - Topaz Flute & Harp Duo

photo by Adrian Gaynor