Derek Warby Artist Management

Welcome to the website of Derek Warby Artist Management, home to some of the finest ensembles and musicians.

Derek Warby Artist Management was formed in the summer of 2007 to manage a range of leading chamber ensembles. Active in professional music management since 1980, Derek has worked with some of the world’s most established musicians and is now privileged to look after the Amstel Saxophone Quartet, Auricle Ensemble, Comberti-Cole Duo, Coull Quartet, Divertimenti Ensemble, Trio Goya, the Visontay-Kym Duo and the Zimro Ensemble, as well as Dutch jazz/swing violinist Tim Kliphuis, the comedy string quartet Graffiti Classics (including their innovative Playground Proms) and clarinettist Sarah Watts.

News

We are looking forward to a busy schedule throughout the remainder of 2023 and beyond. With things now back to normal, we hope to hear from you soon.

Divertimenti

Divertimenti welcomes three new members. Ralph de Souza, late of the Endellion Quartet, takes over as leader, whilst Matthew Jones takes the viola seat. Jane Salmon, from the Schubert Ensemble completes the new line-up to take the group forward to a new and exciting chapter.

Graffiti Classics

Graffiti Classics are delighted to announce that their highly acclaimed Playground Proms project in 2024 will be supported by Arts Council England and the Hadfield Trust. Graffiti Classics are taking the project nationwide by linking up with seven music hubs around the country.

Tim Kliphuis

Tim will be giving the premiere of his new take on Musorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition in Edinburgh on 10 March, followed by performances up and down the country.

Sarah Watts

DWAM is delighted to represent clarinettist extraordinaire Sarah Watts for her solo recital work on bass and contrabass clarinets.