#NoDust: Don’t Let the Dust Settle on Brexit
A unique evening to explore the constitutional, cultural, historical and other issues that surround the EU Referendum: through TED-style micro-talks, performances and provocations intended to stimulate independent thinking about where to from here. On September 5th at 4.30pm, Parliament is scheduled to debate the petition for a 2nd referendum signed by 4.1million people. As Parliament debates, […]
Culture Shock: Chapter 1
Culture Shock is for professionals looking to be inspired, challenged and provoked about how they engage with different audiences and approach interdisciplinary partnerships. This new event explores the interface between science and other areas of our culture, and how they can work together. The one-day event will be a series of thought-provoking talks and interviews to […]
Brook Street Band
Lisete da Silva (baroque flute) Farran Scott (baroque violin) Tatty Theo (baroque cello) Robin Bigwood (harpsichord) Bach Trio Sonata BWV1038 in G Handel Cello Sonata in G Leclair L’Ainé Deuxieme Recréation de Musique d’une exécution facile Op.8 in G minor Handel Trio Sonata Op.2/1 in B minor Rameau Pièce de Clavecin en Concerts No.1 Telemann Paris Quartet […]
Coriolan String Trio
Sara Wolstenholme (violin) Ruth Gibson (viola) Robin Michael (cello) Beethoven String Trio in G Op.9/1 Helen Grime Aviary Sketches (after Joseph Cornell) (2014) Mozart Divertimento in E flat K563 The Coriolan String Trio combines the forces of chamber musicians from two renowned chamber groups, with a thirst for exploring and expanding on the repertoire for String Trio. […]
Trio Martinů
Pavel Šafařík (violin) Jaroslav Matějka (cello) Petr Jiříkovský (piano) Schubert Notturno in E flat D897 Brahms Trio in C minor Op.101 Dvořák Trio in F minor Op.65 Trio Martinů was formed at Prague Conservatory in 1990. Its current line-up has remained unchanged since 1993. Since then, the Trio has toured many countries (mainly Spain, Belgium […]
Musicians from ‘Musique à Marsac’
Tim Crawford (violin) Helena Winkelman (violin) Manuel Hofer (viola) Chiara Enderle (cello) Jānis Tretjuks (clarinet) Alasdair Beatson (piano) Bach/Mozart Largo and Fugue in Eb K404a/5 Schumann Märchenerzählungen Op.132 Bartók Contrasts Sz.111 Helena Winkelman Bacchanalia Fauré Piano Quintet No.2 Op.115 A musician’s life is relentless, often with little time out from the hectic practice/rehearse/concert cycle. So […]
Linos Trio
Konrad Elias-Trostmann (violin) Vladimir Waltham (cello) Prach Boondiskulchok (piano) CPE Bach Sonata in C Wq.89/2 Mendelssohn Piano Trio in C minor Op.66 Ravel Pavane pour une infante défunte, arr. Linos Piano Trio Debussy La Mer arr. Sally Beamish this was a slow-burning, gripping performance, the playing rich and passionate [The Strad] First Prize and Audience Prize winner […]
Trio Isimsiz
Pablo Hernán Benedí (violin) Michael Petrov (cello) Erdem Misirlioglu (piano) Mozart Trio in E K542 Fauré Trio in D minor Op.120 Schumann Trio No.3 in G minor Op.110 There was an excellent rapport between these artists… passionate and so expressive… virtuosic playing from all the artists. [Newbury News / Newbury Spring Festival, 2015] The Trio […]
Gémeaux Quartet
Arisa Fujita (violin) Francesco Sica (violin) Sylvia Zucker (viola) Matthijs Broersma (cello) Haydn Quartet in F minor Op.20/5 Mendelssohn Four Pieces for String Quartet Op.81 Brahms Quartet in A minor Op.51/2 This was a colourful and captivating performance (…) They attacked Beethoven’s fortissimos with gusto, and the finale was a galloping, joyous showpiece [The Strad, 2012] […]