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Richard Fairbank (1939-2025) was an active member of the Gorton Philharmonic Orchestra in Manchester for over 50 years, most of these as Principal Clarinet. He also served as a valued committee member for many years, adding a valuable contribution to the day-to-day running of the orchestra.

Gorton Philharmonic Orchestra's concert on

Saturday 21st February 2026 at

The Avenue Methodist Church, Sale, M33 4PL

will be dedicated to Richard's memory. We'll be performing some of Richard's favourite works and the evening will featur​e his long-time clarinet partner in the orchestra, John Gibson, as soloist. We aim to use the event to raise money for THE CHRISTIE CHARITY, via audience donations.

Up until a few years before his sad passing in February 2025, Richard received ten years of amazing treatment and care from The Christie Hospital in Manchester, whose expert treatment and care allowed Richard to continue playing for 12 years after his cancer diagnosis in 2013.

Please donate what you can to THE CHRISTIE CHARITY in memory of our friend who passed away almost a year ago.

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Thank you in advance from Richard's family and the Gorton Philharmonic Orchestra.