Worcester Concert Club

Sunday 30 September 2007 at 3.00pm

Philip Martin (piano)

60^th birthday concert

See the artist's website for more details.

Sunday 28 October 2007 at 3.00pm

Gary Ryan (guitar)

Music from the 16th Century to the present day with works by Muldarra, Dowland, Bach, Tarrega, Piazolla, Dyens, Yocoh and Gary's own compositions 'Sugar Loaf Mountain' and scenes from 'The Wild West'.

Gary Ryan is one of the world's leading classical guitarists. He has been captivating audiences with his exceptional virtuosity for over a decade, winning universal praise for his formidable technique and profound musical artistry.

Renowned for breathing new life into the traditional guitar recital, Ryan takes the audience on a unique and fascinating musical journey, coaxing an extraordinary wealth of sounds from the instrument and revealing its full potential by performing music of many different styles and cultures. With his engaging platform presence his concerts greatly appeal to all, guitarists and non-guitarists alike.

See the artist's website for more details.

Sunday 18 November 2007 at 3.00pm

The Bochmann String Quartet

Michael Bochmann, Mark Messenger, Helen Roberts and Peter Adams

Originally founded in 1977, the Bochmann String Quartet has performed on extensive international tours for more than a decade. They have made over 50 BBC broadcasts and numerous recordings, currently undertake regular European tours and perform in London's concert halls and throughout the UK. They have also been joined by many leading international chamber musicians including Robert Cohen, Raphael Wallfisch, Yonty Solomon and Jeremy Menuhin.

See their website for more details.

Sunday 27 January 2008 at 12.00pm

A Connections Concert

This series is designed to demonstrate the connection between classical music and other genres. Singer Wendy Nieper and pianist Stephen Watkins will perform music 'with connections', and talk about the essential connection between singer and accompanist by demonstrating some 'dos and don'ts' of performing together.

Interesting to aspiring singers and accompanists alike.

See Wendy Nieper's website and Stephen Watkin's website for more details.

Sunday 27 January 2008 at 3.00pm

A Two Course Treat

An afternoon of words and music

Wendy Nieper (soprano) and Julien Cheriyan (piano)

To begin, savour the life of Chopin through his rarely heard but exquisite songs and some of his personal letters. You will also hear music by composers who influenced him or were influenced by him.

To follow, relax as you listen to Gershwin's 'classical' Jazz, the jazz of Bernstein's New York and Sondheim's musical wit.

See Wendy Nieper's website for more details.

Sunday 17 February 2008 at 3.00pm

The Oxford Pro Musica Singers

Conducted by Michael Smedley

This acclaimed choral group will sing music by Byrd, Tomkins, Gibbons, Parry, Walton and Harris; from Henry VIII, Weelkes and Purcell to Elgar, Chilcott and Cole Porter.

See their website for more details.

Sunday 16 March 2008 at 12.00pm

Imagine You're a Concert Pianist

David Quigley, a young and much sought-after concert pianist, will work with a group of aspiring young piano students to demonstrate and discuss the joys and terrors of professional performing.

Sunday 16 March 2008 at 3.00pm

Joanne Quigley (violin) and David Quigley (piano)