Ex Cathedra Consort Jeffrey Skidmore conductor Aimed at the heart of Christmas, these atmospheric concerts have become a popular tradition in Birmingham and London, which this year we extend to the awe-inspiring Hereford Cathedral. A seamless stream of music brings old favourites, stunning new music and hidden gems, all interspersed with readings that capture the … Continued
In contemporary piano music there are many interesting works that use the piano in innovative and exciting ways. Teacher and pianist Jessica Ryan-Phillips returns to Ross-on-Wye to introduce some of the different composers, sounds and pieces.
‘Caroles of Nunnes & Roses’ - A special Christmas programme by the UK’s most popular medieval ensemble: “luxuriantly ornamental solos…irresistibly catchy tunes…compulsive rhythmic energy…” (The Telegraph) Accompanying themselves on fidel, harp, bells, bagpipes and percussion this is possibly our tinkliest and twinkliest Christmas programme to date... …plus mulled wine & mince pies! Advance booking essential.
Now in its eighteenth year, the Wye Valley Chamber Music festival brings world-class musicians to intimate venues in the Wye Valley. In our opening concert of this year\'s festival, and the first of our Russian weekend, two masterpieces by Shostakovich will frame a string quartet by his talented but overlooked contemporary, Weinberg. Shostakovich Duos Lawrence Power, … Continued
Now in its eighteenth year, the Wye Valley Chamber Music festival brings world-class chamber musicians to perform in intimate venues throughout the Wye Valley. The second of our Russian concerts promises fireworks, with a mighty piano quintet by Taneyev, dubbed ‘The Russian Brahms’, preceded by Prokofiev’s valedictory cello sonata and an autumnal viola sonata by … Continued
Now in its eighteenth year, the Wye Valley Chamber Music festival brings world-class musicians to stay for a week in the beautiful Wye Valley to rehearse and perform together. Tonight is an opportunity for the audience to visit Treowen Manor, home of the festival musicians, for chamber music on a symphonic scale. Fauré Piano Quintet in … Continued
Hosted by Festival Director Daniel Tong and Stephen Walsh Now in its eighteenth year, the Wye Valley Chamber Music festival brings world-class performers together for a week of rehearsals and performances in the beautiful Wye Valley. Back by popular demand, and always a sell-out, this year’s Discovery Day, a full day of talks and performances … Continued
Now in its eighteenth year, the Wye Valley Chamber Music returns for a week of world-class chamber music in intimate venues throughout the Wye Valley. Our festival finale features sublime late string quartets by Haydn, Bartók and Beethoven. Haydn String Quartet fragment, op. 103 Florence Cooke, violin; Tim Crawford, violin; Tom Hankey, viola; Johannes Rostamo, cello Bartók String … Continued
In the lovely Lion Ballroom in Leominster, the Duo (Louisa Davidson on clarinet & Tim Sidford on piano) will play a vibrant programme of English and French music so suited to this combination of instruments. The performance by this highly regarded and well-established duo will include Finzi’s Five Bagatelles, one of his most popular works; … Continued
