Events 2009-2010
24th October 2009
NICOLA EIMER, PIANO
TAMSIN WALEY-COHEN, VIOLIN
ROBERT MAX, CELLO
This celebration of Mendelssohn’s 200th anniversary brings together a wealth of talented musicians as well as the Choir of Hendon St Mary with their conductor, Richard Morrison. The evening begins with four piano works by our featured composers performed by Niel Dupreez.
Mendelssohn: Trio No. 1 in D minor. & Cello Sonata No.2. & “Hear my Prayer” (Choral)
Haydn: Two extracts from the Little Organ Mass.
28th November 2009
HEATH STRING QUARTET
A highlight of the Haydn theme running through this year’s season is a performance of one of his most colourful string quartets. After studying with Haydn, who had invented the string quartet, Beethoven wrote his first quartet and became the unrivalled master of this art form. Debussy’s only effort in this field is delicately balanced between Romanticism and Impressionism. The prize-winning Heath Quartet formed in 2002 and has risen quickly to become one of the most exciting ensembles playing today.
Haydn: Quartet in D ‘The Frog’
Beethoven: Quartet in F Op 18/1
Debussy: Quartet (1893)
16th January 2010
JAMIE WALTON cello,
& DANIEL GRIMWOOD piano
We particularly welcome the return of Jamie Walton and his regular duo partner, Daniel Grimwood. Jamie possesses a distinctive sound and pure approach to music making
while Daniel is carving a reputation as one of the most varied and original musicians of his generation. While both artists have developed highly successful individual and international careers they are both passionate chamber musicians who work closely together in making many recordings which encompass
the music of several composers whose works form part of their forthcoming concert.
Mendelssohn: Cello sonata No.1. Op 45
Schumann: Fantastiestücke Op 73 & Bunte Blätter Op 99
Chopin: Introduction & Polonaise Op 3
Shostakovich: Sonata in D. Op 40
20th February 2010
VALENTIN SCHIEDERMAIR - PIANO RECITAL
Sponsored by the Worshipful Company of Musicians
The 200th anniversary of Chopin’s birth on 1 March 2010 celebrates this most romantic of composers. The love of his life was the controversial novelist George Sand, hailed as the ‘greatest female genius of any country or age’. Eight summers she spent with Chopin at her summer chateau in Nohant and they were the creative highlight of both their lives. Here Chopin composed most of his later works and one of his greatest, the Sonata in B minor. German pianist Valentin Schiedermair has been praised for his ‘consummate romantic interpretations’ and ‘magic sense of colour’.
Chopin recital: Nocturne Op 48/2,
Ballade No.3,
Mazurkas Op 50,
Impromptu No.3, Barcarolle and Sonata in B minor
20th March 2010
DOMINANT STRING QUARTET
Haydn’s six ‘Russian’ Quartets Op 33 so impressed Mozart that he wrote six quartets in response. The last one of these is the ‘Dissonance Quartet’ whose opening still startles today’s listener.
The concert marks a welcome return by the four Russian ladies of the Dominant Quartet on their latest tour of the UK will finish their
concert with a brilliant piece of Russian music.
Haydn: Quartet Op 33 (Russian)
Mozart: Quartet K.465.
Puccini: Crisantemi Elegy
Shostakovich: Quartet No 6 Op 101
17th April 2010
THE KUNGSBACKA PIANO TRIO
No pre-concert interview.
Social event for ticket holders 6.30pm-7.30pm
Haydn’s delightful Trio in C was written for the talented London pianist Therese Jansen and reveals some of Haydn’s most taxing piano writing. The anniversary themes of Haydn and Schumann conclude in this concert. There could be no better work than his second Piano Trio to show the depth of romantic feeling in Schumann’s music. After a 20th century rarity by Copland this romantic theme continues in' Dvorák’s famous Dumky Trio where each of the six movements has its own individual shape. For our final concert of the season we are delighted to welcome the Kungsbacka Piano Trio from Sweden, one of the outstanding chamber ensembles of their generation.
Haydn: Trio in C. Hob XV 27
Schumann: Trio No.2. Op 80
Copland: Vitebsk
Dvorák: ‘Dumky’ Trio Op 90
The Toeman Family Concerts
18th October 2009
The Toeman Family Concert
THE SQUARE ON THE HIPPOPOTAMUS
suitable for children of any age
The Square on the Hippopotamus is designed to give younger audiences the chance to explore the World of the trumpet from Pythagoras to the present day. During the entertainment children will be introduced to the well known and less familiar members of the trumpet family including the piccolo trumpet, jazz peashooter, pocket trumpet, flugel horn, kettle and walking stick trumpet. They will hear a performance of the famous Prince of Denmark’s March played on the hosepipe and some children will be given the chance to play the baritone and tuba! Oh…and Mark will play some great pieces of music too! including the lively finale of Hummel’s wonderful concerto and a range of children friendly pieces from the Baroque to Jazz.
A lively, entertaining and interactive presentation suitable for children of any age.
8th November 2009
The Toeman Family Concert
THE AOYAMA DUO
Suitable for ages 4-14 years
The Secrets of Syncopation! Hand clapping and foot stomping will be essential as Keziah and Katherine explore crossrhythms in music for flute and harp from around the world. From the duo's celtic roots to modern day Buenos Aires, discover how this simple rhythmic device makes us tap our toes! Fancy duetting with the duo? Bring along your recorder or flute for a scottish reel.
24th January 2010
The Toeman Family Concert
THE HOT CANARY!
Suitable for all ages
Join Sian and Per on their musical journey around the world as they dance Czardas with gypsies, bop to jazz in USA, tango in Argentina, play tunes from your favourite films,and a special introduction to a hot canary! Please bring ears, instruments, voices, feet, hands, pennywhistles, spoons, anything bar the kitchen sink is welcome! Come to take part in an afternoon of musicmaking and join in whatever your level!
7th March 2010
DOMINANT STRING QUARTET
Suitable for ages 4-14 years
Tatiana and her three friends invite you to sample some examples of exciting Russian instrumental and dance music and maybe the chance to learn a few words of their language!