An international fusion of leading classical musicians premièred Michael's clarinet quintet in July 2005. David Campbell - one of the most outstanding clarinetists of his generation and the celebrated talent of the Vanbrugh Quartet collaborated for the new work premiered at MusicFest Aberystwyth.

Funded by the Arts Council England, the new piece entitled The Sun and the Moon, is inspired by the magnificent 'Piramides del Sol y de la Luna' at the ancient city of Teotihuacán outside of Mexico City. In conversation Michael and David found that they had both visited the site in recent years and were taken with the imagery that this spectacular setting conjures up.

The host for the world première performance was MusicFest Aberystwyth - an exciting combination Music Festival presenting concerts by an international line-up of artists who, in turn, lead an inspirational summer school programme coaching the next generation of elite musicians.

David Campbell is internationally respected as a clarinet soloist and teacher. His solo engagements have taken him to over forty countries and he has performed with many leading orchestras including the BBC Orchestras, the Royal Philharmonic, London Philharmonic, City of London Sinfonia and English Chamber Orchestras as well as many from abroad. David particularly enjoys the clarinet quintet repertoire which he has performed with many leading string quartets including the Alberni, Bingham, Bridge, Endellion, Maggini, Medici, Sorrel, Schidlof and Szymanowski. His list of recordings is wide-ranging and he has broadcast extensively on BBC Radio 3.

The greatly anticipated new work received much interest from other British chamber musicians, including the Allegri String Quartet who hope to perform the work following its first performance. David Campbell has also carved plans to play the work with the talented rising young quartet Sacconi in the UK as well as giving the work international exposure.