Polish Treasures: Gems of the Polish Renaissance & Baroque/Brabant Ensemble
The Brabant Ensemble is noted for its thoughtful and imaginative explorations of early music. Tonight it, performs a selection of attractive and rarely heard gems of Polish Renaissance and Baroque sacred music, illustrating the rich variety and artistry of Polish musical culture…
George Fu in Recital
“Fu’s approach is intelligent but fuelled by a deep emotion and understanding of the repertoire” writes BBC Music Magazine of this striking young American pianist. “It’s all rather breathtaking”. But judge for yourself, as Fu brings a whole evening of his deeply…
Brahms & Mozart Clarinet Quintets – Michael Collins & Friends
There are clarinettists and then there is Michael Collins – an artist for whom critics struggle to find the words. “Irresistible exuberance” is one description of his playing; “effortless eloquence” is another. But for Collins himself, “It comes down to this: just…
SANSARA: Traces of the White Rose – Voices of Resistance
Blessed are the peacemakers. In the darkest days of Nazi rule, the members of the White Rose – five students and a professor – spoke as their consciences demanded, and paid with their lives. Tonight, vocal collective SANSARA retells their story in…
Gavin Bryars 80th: Jesus’ Blood Never Failed Me Yet & Sinking of the Titanic
Since its creation in 1971, Gavin Bryars’ Jesus’ Blood Never Failed Me Yet has become an eloquent, understated, but hugely symbolic tribute to the spirit and optimism of people experiencing homelessness. The Guardian has called this piece ‘the closest we have in…
Virtuoso Concertos By Candlelight
Programme Bach – Brandenburg Concerto No 4 Vivaldi – Violin Concerto in E minor “La Stravaganza” Bach – Concerto for 2 Violins in D minor Vivaldi – The Four Seasons “Autumn” Telemann – Recorder Concerto in F Vivaldi – Cello Concerto in…
Rhapsody in Blue by Candlelight
Iain Farrington and St Martin’s Chamber Orchestra present a sparkling jazz-inspired programme. In vibrant arrangements for chamber ensemble and piano, these works by pioneering classical composers of the jazz age take us on a journey across the vast plains of the American…
Virtuoso Showpieces by Candlelight
Programme Vivaldi – Concerto for Two Violins and Cello in D minor Handel – Concerto Grosso in Bb Op 6 no 7 Bach – Cello Concerto in A Vivaldi – The Four Seasons “Summer” Bach – Brandenburg concerto No 4 Telemann…
Vivaldi The Four Seasons by Candlelight
Programme Bach – Concerto for Two Violins in D minor Vivaldi – Cello Concerto in B minor Bach – Air from Orchestral Suite No 3 Mozart – Divertimento No 3 in F Vivaldi – The Four Seasons Performers The Baroque Chamber Orchestra…
