A critically acclaimed pianist with varied repertoire, Ilya Kondratiev is the prize-winner of several renowned international music competitions, including Frederyk Chopin Hannover 2011, Franz Liszt Budapest 2011, Franz Liszt Weimar … Continued
Centred round the great Op. 9 String Trio of Beethoven, this quartet of amazing players will also perform three lesser known but wonderful string works from Russia. Programme: Beethoven: String Trio Op. 9 No.1; Alfred Schnittke: String Trio; Reinhold Gliere: Duos for 2 cellos, Op 53; Anton Arensky: Quartet Op. 35 in A minor - … Continued
Concert in St Mary's Church, Hay-on-Wye Schubert “Sehnsucht” D.636 Roderick Williams Fremd bin ich ( Welsh première) Schumann Piano Quintet in E-flat major, Op. 44 Elgar Piano Quintet in A minor, … Continued
Study session on Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir de Florence
Musical Emotions - Choral Workshop Join Hereford Chamber Choir for a morning of singing on the theme of human emotions expressed in music, led by singer and conductor Simon Harper. Repertoire from 16th Century Britain and Europe by Lassus, Guerrero and Ramsey. The workshop will take place on Saturday 28 September, 10 am to 1.30 … Continued
“50 years of the FSQ”. Interview of quartet by Richard Wigmore
Screening of award winning filmmaker, John Bridcut's film on Elgar in Booth's Cinema. A surprising psychological profile of a musical genius followed by discussion with the pioneering writer on British music, Diana McVeagh. "Elgar: the Man Behind the Mask" (2010) won the Czech Crystal Award for best documentary at the Golden Prague TV Festival in October … Continued
Suk Meditation on the Old Czech Chorale St Wenceslas Op 35a Borodin String Quartet No 2, in D major Dohnanyi Serenade in C major Opus 10 Tchaikovsky Souvenir de Florence. String Sextet in D minor, Opus 70
Pre concert study session on Shostakovich String Quartet’s Nos 10 & 11
“Shostakovitch Inspired!” This exciting Music, Words and Live Art event with music painter Maryleen Schiltkamp and the Fitzwilliam String Quartet promises to be a unique experience! Maryleen will paint on canvas, live on stage in response to the Fitzwilliam String Quartet’s performance of Shostakovich’s 10th String Quartet. The quartet will also play Shostakovich’s 11th String … Continued
