Concerts
Our 2017/18 season features six classical concerts and a lunchtime workshop.
Click here for details of the 2016/17 season's concerts.
Sunday 8 October at 3.00pm
Dinara Klinton (piano)
Dinara Klinton has performed in all the leading music venues throughout the UK and Europe and has broadcast for BBC Radio 3 and all Russia State Television. Her recent CD 'Liszt Transcendental Etudes' was released in March 2016 with Genuin Classics.
- Bach-Busoni – Prelude and Fugue BWV 532
- Beethoven – Sonata in C sharp minor, Op. 27 no. 2 Moonlight
- Chopin – Barcarolle
- Chopin – Mazurkas, Op. 30
- Chopin – Sonata no. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 35
Sunday 12 November at 3.00pm
Maggini String Quartet
Julian Leaper (violin I), Ciaran McCabe (violin II), Martin Outram (viola) and Michal Kaznowski (vello)
The Maggini Quartet is one of the finest British string quartets and are renowned for their interpretations of British Repertoire. Its acclaimed recordings have won international awards and the Magginis appear frequently in prestigious concert series at home and abroad.
- Mozart – Quartet in D minor K.421
- Elgar – Quartet
- Schubert – Quartet no. 14 in D minor D.810 'Death and the Maiden'
Sunday 19 November at 10.00am
Carnival Band Workshop
Angel Centre, Angel Place, Worcester WR1 3QN
In association with Worcestershire Early Music ~ Carols and Christmas music rehearsed. All participants invited to sing with the Carnival Band in Huntingdon Hall on 10 December concert. Visit www.carnivalband.com to book. Only 30 places available.
Sunday 10 December at 3.00pm
The Carnival Band
Steve Banks (drums, percussion, violin, vocals), Jub Davis (double bass, vocals), Giles Lewin (violin, recorders, bagpipes, shawm, vocals), Steno Vitale (acoustic & electric guitar, mandolin, vocals) and Andy Watts (shawm, bagpipes, bassoon, melodica, recorders, clarinet, vocals)
Joined by the Carnival Choir from the November workshop, The Carnival Band will perform a selection of carols and Christmas music from medieval times onwards.
The Carnival Band have been delighting audiences for over 30 years. The musicians stretch the rules of historically informed performances to breaking point, fusing music from the past with world, traditional and contemporary styles.
Sunday 28 January at 3.00pm
The Pelléas Ensemble
Henry Roberts (flute), Luba Tunnicliffe (viola) and Oliver Wass (harp)
The Pelléas Ensemble have performed at leading UK venues and recently appeared live on BBC 3's 'In Tune'. They have established a reputation for performing recitals from memory which they believe creates an immediate and more intimate connection with their audience.
- Corelli – Trio Sonata, Op. 3 no. 2
- Piazzolla – Histoire du Tango
- Britten – Lachrymae
- Ravel – Tombeau de Couperin
Sunday 25 February at 3.00pm
Rupert G. Marshall-Luck (violin) and Duncan Honeybourne (piano)
Rupert Marshall-Luck is hailed by BBC Music Magazine for his 'handsome tone and laser-like tuning' and acclaimed by audiences and critics alike for the verve, commitment and intelligence of his performances. He appears as soloist and recitalist at major festivals and venues throughout the UK and abroad.
- W. A. Mozart – Sonata in B flat major for Piano & Violin, K.454
- Frank Bridge – Sonata for Violin & Piano, H.183
- J. Brahms – Sonata in D minor for Piano & Violin, Op. 108
Sunday 25 March at 3.00pm
Songs and Whistles ~ Past and Present
Nicola Shorland (flute), Alison Lambert (clarinet) and Hannah Wrieden (bassoon)
Trio Ébano comprises flute, clarinet and bassoon. Challenged by the lack of repertoire for such a combination, they have been keen to explore lesser known works and composers. Trio Ébano have performed in all major UK venues including St Martin-in-the-Fields & Wigmore Hall.
- Kasper Kummer – Trio, Op. 32
- Scott Joplin – Weeping Willow Rag
- Igor Stravinsky – Three Pieces for clarinet solo
- Arvo Pärt – Estländler
- Carli Zoeller – The Three Virtuosos
- Michael Colquhoun – Duplicity
- W. A. Mozart – Divertimento no. 2
- Bozza – Sérénde en Trio
- Thomas Arne – A Medley of Songs
