Sunday Classical
Dunelm Duo
Rob & Lynne Rainford
Sunday 6th April 2025, 2:30pm
Dunelm Duo
The Dunelm Duo is Robert Rainford (piano/organ/keyboards) and Lynne Williams (flute/oboe/clarinet/saxophone).
Rob studied music at Durham University before going on to a career in music in the North West of England, teaching at all levels from primary school to music college.
He also works with many theatre and opera companies both in the orchestra and as a repetiteur. He is now an examiner for the ABRSM.
Following Lynne’s studies at Durham University, she had a highly successful teaching practice first in Yorkshire and then in Lancashire. She now runs a thriving woodwind repair business in Cockerham, and plays for many local orchestras.
Together, Rob and Lynne established the publishing company Forton Music in 2008. Specialising in music for woodwind instruments in all combinations. They are both published composers, with their compositions and publications appearing on several exam syllabi.
As the Dunelm Duo, Rob and Lynne have been performing together since their university days, with concerts, weddings, celebration events and recording sessions under their belts.