Coull Quartet & Mark Bebbington
Critically-acclaimed pianist Mark Bebbington performs John Ireland’s Piano Sonata, written just after the First World War, before joining the Coull Quartet to perform piano quintets by Ian Venables and Brahms. This concert is kindly supported by the RVW Trust and John Ireland Trust. Roger Coull (violin) Philip Gallaway (violin) Jonathan Barritt (viola) Nicholas Roberts (cello) […]
Wihan Quartet
The Wihan Quartet from the Czech Republic return to Conway Hall with a programme featuring Haydn, Suk and Franz Xaver Richter, a rarely-heard French composer from the Classical era. Leoš Čepický (violin) Jan Schulmeister (violin) Jakub Čepický (viola) Michal Kaňka (cello) Richter Quartet in C Op. 5/1 Haydn Quartet in C Op. 76/3 ‘Emperor’ Josef […]
Engegard Quartet
The Engegard Quartet joins us all the way from Norway to perform string quartets by Haydn and Bartók, and an all-Scandinavian second half featuring a selection of folk songs. Arvid Engegård (violin) Alex Robson (violin) Juliet Jopling (viola) Jan Clemens Carlsen (cello) Haydn Quartet in D minor Op. 76/2 Bartók Quartet No. 4 Sz. 91 […]
Is the NHS worth defending?
The NHS is a unique and a revered institution. Complete freedom for anyone to access. No upfront or usage charges. All thanks to the taxpayer. However, the quality of NHS healthcare measured in terms of outcomes, waiting times, A&E response times, regional variations, overall experience is decidedly middling. Sometimes we even wallow near the bottom […]
Psychoanalysis and the Russian Revolution: Freud and his followers in Russia Pre- and Post-1917
This talk from David Morgan will explore Sigmund Freud’s numerous connections with Russia; focusing on his influence among Russian analysts and their interactions with the international psychoanalytical movement, as well as assessing the Russian contribution to the development of psychoanalytical theories. it will seek to situate these ideas within the context of social and political ideas during the early […]
Aquinas Piano Trio
One of Britain’s most sought-after chamber groups, the Aquinas Piano Trio make their debut at Conway Hall, performing a trio of Classic and Romantic gems by Mozart, Saint-Saëns and Brahms. Ruth Rogers (violin) Katherine Jenkinson (cello) Martin Cousin (piano) Mozart Trio in B flat K502 Saint-Saëns Trio No. 1 in F Op. 18 Brahms Trio […]
Hiro Takenouchi & Sinfonia Cymru
Japanese pianist Hiro Takenouchi will be joined by members of Sinfonia Cymru in an evening of piano sextets by Sterndale Bennett and Mendelssohn. *PRE-CONCERT RECITAL POSTPONED* Due to unforeseen circumstance, the pre-concert recital by Ashok Klouda has been postponed, and will take place on another date soon. The next pre-concert recital will be on March […]
Piatti Quartet & Aidan Smith
Multiple award-winning ensemble Piatti Quartet will be joined by British vocalist Aidan Smith in a programme featuring a new commission by Richard Reason, and music by Bridge and Debussy. This concert is kindly supported by Piano Auctions Ltd. Nathaniel Anderson-Frank (violin) Michael Trainor (violin) Tetsuumi Nagata (viola) Jessie Ann Richardson (cello) Aidan Smith (bass) Bridge […]
Instrument of Change: Street Piano
Music transforms people’s lives. Street Pianos transform cities. This film is about generating more street pianos across the globe. You are invited to the London Premiere of Instrument of Change: Street Piano, an award-winning documentary film about street pianos made by Maureen Ni Fiann and Tom Rochester. The film has been screened at a variety […]