Is the writing on the wall for liberal democracy?
The Brexit vote and the victory of Donald Trump have highlighted the discontent of the disenfranchised and those left insecure by the impact of globalisation. They have also revealed the limits of liberal democracy and the related failure of capitalism to spread wealth. Liberalism seems unable to counter crowd-pleasing postures and post-truth politics of mass […]
Alzheimer’s Research – the Latest
Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease ‘breakthroughs’ appear in the newspapers every week, but in reality there hasn’t been a new drug for any form of dementia in almost 15 years. Clare will talk about some of the latest developments taking place in dementia research and highlight the leading work taking place here in the UK. Clare […]
Children’s Workshop with Alena Lugovkina (flute)
Increasingly in demand for her engaging workshops, Alena will talk about the flute and its history, explore its sound and the many special effects it is capable of. She will take the children on a musical journey including familiar and not-so-familiar pieces. There will be plenty of time for questions, too! Particularly suitable for those […]
Children’s Workshop with Manus Noble (guitar)
Manus Noble is one of the most exciting and innovative of today’s generation of young guitarists. Demonstrating a certain passion and flair for contemporary music and techniques, his hugely varied and eclectic concerts are in high demand. A warm and engaging performer, Noble has given recitals throughout the UK and abroad (including the Purcell Room, […]
Children’s Workshop with Catriona McDermid (bassoon)
Catriona has recently graduated with distinction from her Masters degree at Royal College of Music, where she studied with Joost Bosdijk, Julie Price, Andrea de Flamineis and Wouter Werschuren. Beginning her musical education at home in North Yorkshire, she progressed through the National Children’s and Youth Orchestras of Great Britain and then continued her studies […]
Children’s Workshop with Darren Moore (trumpet)
Darren Moore learnt the trumpet at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and the Royal Academy of Music. Since leaving he has played with many groups including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, European Union Baroque Orchestra, and the Hanover Band. More recently he performed at the Luzern Festival with the Chamber Orchestra […]
London Mozart Players & Howard Shelley
Myslivecek Symphony in C F.26 Mozart Piano Concerto No.27 in Bb K595 Mozart Piano Concerto No.1 in F K37 Haydn Symphony No.83 in G minor Hob.1/83 As pianist, conductor and recording artist Howard Shelley has enjoyed a distinguished career since his highly acclaimed London debut in 1971, performing with renowned orchestras around the world. He […]
Hiro Takenouchi & Friends
Dunja Lavrova (violin) Ashok Klouda (cello) Hiro Takenouchi (piano) Catoire Piano Trio in F minor Op.14 Tchaikovsky Piano Trio in A minor Op.50 Find out more about the performers and repertoire by downloading the evening’s programme. Pre-concert recital at 5.30pm in the Main Hall: Hiro Takenouchi and Dunja Lavrova perform Catoire’s Violin Sonata No.2 Op.20 […]
Fitzwilliam Quartet
Lucy Russell (violin) Marcus Barcham-Stevens (violin) Alan George (viola) Sally Pendlebury (cello) Bach Contrapuncti 1, 9 & 11 from The Art of Fugue BWV1080 Liz Johnson Tide Purl Shostakovich Quartet No.13 in B flat minor Op.138 Schubert Quartet in D minor D810 ‘Death and the Maiden’ Find out more about the performers and repertoire by […]