“Expressive… brilliant… virtuosic” (The Observer), Karolos perform Mozart’s masterpiece, the E flat Divertimento which they have recently recorded, alongside gems by J.S. Bach. The group also commemorates the centenary of Stephen Dodgson’s death with a performance of his Second String Trio. Karolos have a great affinity with the music of Dodgson, having recorded his chamber works to great acclaim: “an absolute joy, the performances little short of ideal, perfect in intonation and ensemble, lively and delicate as required” (Guy Rickards, Gramophone). This is truly a concert of great variety, travelling through the Classical canon with landmark masterpieces for string trio.
Schubert | String Trio in B flat D471
Bach | arr. Mackenzie: Sinfonia No.3 in C minor BWV788
Bach | arr. Mackenzie: Sinfonia No.1 in C BWV787
Bach | arr. Mackenzie: Sinfonia No.9 in F minor BWV795
Dodgson | String Trio No.2
Mozart | Divertimento in E flat K563
Harriet Mackenzie • violin
Sarah-Jane Bradley • viola
Graham Walker • cello
Pre-Concert Talk with Robert Matthew-Walker • 5:30pm
Exceptional amongst British composers of his generation, the music of Stephen Dodgson (1924-2013) has enjoyed a posthumous rediscovery for many music-lovers, who have been discovering afresh the qualities that make his work so distinctive and immediately appealing. Dodgson’s Second String Trio is a masterly work, and in his introductory talk, Robert Matthew-Walker will outline the essential features and background of this beautifully-composed score, a work that stands comparison with any in the genre of this compositionally demanding medium.
Conway Hall would like to thank The Stephen Dodgson Charitable Trust for their support of this concert.
Age Recommendation: All ages
Price: Standard £13 • On the door £15 • Living Support/NHS Discount £6 • Members £11 • Under 26 FREE
Access Information
Due to the age and Grade II listing of the building, there is no lift access to rooms above the ground floor.
All the ground-floor rooms are fully accessible by wheelchair. Main Hall (street access, step-free), Brockway Room (street access, step-free), Bertrand Russell Room (street access, shallow ramp), Cafe (street access, step-free). There is also an accessible toilet on the ground floor opposite the Brockway Room.
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