The Harmonists: Harpsichord Duo ‘Arrival of the Queen of Sheba’

Friday 14 April 2023, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Enter the fascinating sound-world of the harpsichord duo from two leading performers in the field.  A programme of Baroque classics, including absolute gems from Bach and Purcell, is heralded by Handel’s ever popular Arrival of the Queen of Sheba. Programme Handel –…

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Alex Soares: Solo Piano

Friday 02 June 2023, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Programme  Ravel – Prelude in A minor Lili Boulanger – D’un vieux jardin Elisabeth Claude-Jacquet de la Guerre – Sarabande in A minor Germaine Tailleferre – Notturno Rameau – Les Cyclopes Tippett – Piano Sonata No 2 Beethoven – Sonata Op. 81a…

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Underneath the Stars

Thursday 02 February 2023, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

In the unique setting of the Brunel Museum, the exquisite singing of St Martin’s Voices will take you on a nocturnal flight of fancy – evoking owls and nightingales, the moon and stars, and the sublime mysteries of the Northern Lights. Ranging…

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Lunchtime Concert: Paddington Trio: Brahms and Haydn

Friday 31 March 2023, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Programme Haydn – Piano Trio in C Major, Hob.XV:27 George Walker – Music for 3 Brahms –  Piano Trio in C Major, Op. 87 No. 2 Performers Tuulia Hero (violin) Patrick Moriarty (cello) Stephanie Tang (piano) Having started their first adventure together…

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Lunchtime Concert: Rokas Valuntonis (piano): Chopin and Liszt

Friday 03 March 2023, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Chopin’s sparkling Andante Spianato and Grande Polonaise Brillante is the grand opener to this recital by the Lithuanian pianist Rokas Valuntonis.  The programme includes miniatures by fellow countryman Balys Dvarionas which owes much of their musical language to Chopin. Horowitz’s arrangement of…

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Indian Classical Well-Being Concert: Abhishek Borkar & Surdarshan Chana

Friday 24 March 2023, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

These short concerts offer a relaxed and absorbing introduction to the multifaceted world of the Indian classical arts, to help you access holistic well-being and mindfulness. Darbar believes in the power of Indian classical arts to stir, thrill and inspire. Through a…

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Lunchtime Concert: Toby Hughes (double bass) & Ben Powell (piano): Franck and Clara Schumann

Friday 17 February 2023, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

An opportunity to hear Beethoven’s lyrical Sonata in an arrangement for double bass by the impressive Toby Hughes. The programme also includes Clara Schumann’s beautiful Three Romances, now getting the recognition that they deserve. Programme  Clara Schumann – Three Romances Richard Dubugnon…

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Indian Classical Well-Being Concert: Eeshar Singh & Harkiret Bahra

Friday 24 February 2023, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Allow the stressors of everyday life to melt into oblivion as the twinkling sound of santoor uplifts your mood, and the rhythmic pulsation of the tabla draws you to otherworldly bliss. Indian classical music recognises and celebrates the inter-connectedness of the spirit,…

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Lunchtime Concert: Gwenllian Llyr: Music for Harp

Friday 10 March 2023, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Known for her ability to create “an exceptionally still moment” (UKHA Magazine), City Music Foundation Artist Gwenllian Llŷr will perform some of the pieces from her highly anticipated second CD, ‘Soliloquies’. She pairs well-known composers with newer voices, including a new commission…

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