One of the finest string quartets in the world, the celebrated Maggini Quartet, will be giving a concert in the Great Barn at Hellens when they will play the fourth quartet from Haydn’s groundbreaking Op 20 set, the so-called ‘Sun’ Quartets; Schubert’s great ‘Death and the Maiden’ Quartet which has become one of the cornerstones … Continued
One of the finest string quartets in the world, the celebrated Maggini Quartet, will play the fourth quartet from Haydn’s groundbreaking Op 20 set, the so-called ‘Sun’ Quartets; Schubert’s great ‘Death and the Maiden’ Quartet which has become one of the cornerstones of the entire chamber music repertoire; and a new work by acclaimed composer … Continued
A spectacular free concert that will take you on a musical journey inspired by the Big Top. Your host is the mysterious ringmaster Mr Matthew Sharp - he sings, he tells stories & he plays the cello! Orchestra of the Swan will perform amazing circus inspired tunes by Rimsky Korsakov, John Williams, Johann Strauss, Saint-Saens … Continued
Mozart – Overture to The Marriage of Figaro Mendelssohn – Violin Concerto in E minor Mendelssohn – String Sinfonia no6 in Eb Mozart – Symphony no25 Julian Lloyd Webber – conductor Tai Murray – violin A wonderful opportunity to compare the relatively youthful and mature works of two of the most celebrated – but sadly, … Continued
Bromyard Choral Society and the Cradley Singers Present Jenkins’ Armed Man and Rutter’s Gloria When the guns went silent a hundred years ago, people said Never Again. And yet, economic ruin, fascism, and another, even more terrible war were just over the horizon. What went so wrong? On the centenary of the Armistice, a spectacular … Continued
This concert features piano music for four hands. The musicians Allan Schiller and John Humphreys, as well as having distinguished solo careers, have also had a long-established and celebrated duo partnership. Their mastery of the keyboard is undeniable and they bring with their technical prowess a level of artistry and depth of feeling which, so … Continued
Elgar – Serenade for Strings Mozart – Piano Concerto no27 Elgar – Introduction and Allegro Mozart – Symphony no31 ‘Paris’ Peter Donohoe – piano/director A perfect successor to Eine kleine Nachtmusik, Elgar’s Serenade for Strings is also the perfect complement to the earlier composer’s lucid way with orchestration. Add in some woodwind and you also … Continued
“My Love She Mourneth: From Despair To Joy” with music by Byrd, Cornysh, Debussy, Poulenc and Stanford A programme showcasing gems from the English Renaissance for men’s voices contrasted with 20th and 21st century works. This includes compositions by four living composers and the premiere of a work written specially for the occasion. The expansive and richly textured motets of … Continued
The concert has been designed to convey the story of Clara Schumann’s remarkable life in this the bi-centenary of her birth, with acclaimed pianist Reiko Fujisawa and well-known actor and narrator Crawford Logan. In words and music, these artists will present a portrait of the woman who was, at once, a leading pianist of her … Continued
A Brief History Of Music‘ takes in 600 years of musical history in 90 minutes! Beginning in the Middle Ages and ending up in the 20th century (and incorporating everything in between!) this fun and fast-moving show is a whistle-stop tour of Western musical history. Featuring long forgotten songs and tunes (not to mention jokes!) … Continued
