Dunelm Duo

About Us

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 flute repair business in Garstang, and plays for many local orchestras.

Together, Lynne and Rob 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.

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Concerts

2025

September 10th - Afternoon concert for The Harris Music Society at St. Georges Church, Preston

September 4th - Lunchtime concert for KTB music

July 15th - Lunchtime concert at Bolton Parish Church

June 25th - Lunchtime concert at Christ Church, Southport

May 31st - Coffee Concert at Lancaster Priory

April 6th - Concert at the Heron Theatre, Beetham

February 23rd - Afternoon concert at St. Laurence's Church, Chorley

February 2nd - Afternoon concert at Ings church, Ings

2024

September 20th - Lunchtime concert at Bury Parish Church

September 6th - Lunchtime concert at St. Chad's, Shrewsbury

July 25th - Afternoon concert at Garstang Arts Centre

July 4th - Lunchtime concert for KTB Music at St. Andrew's Church, Longton

July 2nd - Lunchtime concert at Bolton Parish Church

June 15th - Coffee concert at Lancaster Priory

May 15th - Lunchtime concert at Christ Church, Southport

April 4th - Lunchtime concert at Otley Courthouse

February 28th - Afternoon concert at Carlisle Cathedral

2023

October 31st - Lunchtime concert at Wakefield Cathedral

September 29th - Lunchtime Concert at St. Barnabas', Morecambe

September 16th - Lunchtime concert at Rochdale Parish Church

September 12th - Evening concert at Carrington Lane Methodist Church

September 5th - Lunchtime concert at Bolton Parish Church

August 31st - Lunchtime concert as part of Garstang Arts Festival

July 21st - Private Party

July 19th - Lunchtime concert at Christ Church, Southport

June 9th - Lunchtime concert at Bury Parish Church

May 26th - Lunchtime concert at Cross Street Church, Manchester

May 20th - Guest slot in Eversley choral unions spring concert

April 26th - Preston Arts Festival launch concert at St. George's church, Preston

March 15th - Lunchtime concert at Blackburn Cathedral as part of The Hawthorn Trio

February 26th - Afternoon concert at St. Laurence's, Chorley

2022

November 26th - Lunchtime concert at Rochdale Parish Church

July 28th - Lunchtime concert as part of Garstang Arts Festival

July 17th - Private Party

July 6th - Lunchtime concert at Christ Church, Southport

June 19th - Short set as part of Preston Arts Festival

June 5th - Private Jubilee Party

May 21st - Coffee Concert at Lancaster Priory

April 22nd - Lunchtime Concert at Bury Parish Church

January 27th - Afternoon concert at Otley Courthouse

2021

November 7th - Afternoon concert at St. Margaret's Church, Ings

October 3rd - Smooth set at the opening of the Toll Bar Cafe, Broughton

September 26th - Afternoon concert at St. Laurence's Church, Chorley

June 26th - Coffee Concert at Lancaster Priory

2020

November 28th - Coffee Concert at Lancaster Priory

August 30th - Online concert for The Light Music Society

August 13th - Lunchtime concert for Garstang Arts Festival - cancelled due to Coronovirus

August 1st - online concert premiering 5 new works written for Lynne's birthday

March 5th - Lunchtime concert for KTB Music - cancelled due to Coronovirus

2019

August 1st - Lunchtime concert as part of Garstang Arts Festival

March 7th - Lunchtime concert for KTB music

2018

October 11th - private wedding service

September 7th - private party at Brockhall Village

What we can offer

Our aim is to offer the utmost flexibility to enhance your needs. Recent gigs have included lunchtime concerts, party celebrations and even an oboe/organ combination for a wedding. All styles can be covered with ease, from sophisticated classical music through to laid back jazz. Please get in touch with us at robrainford@btinternet.com to discuss your requirements.