Programme
“In all the years I’ve lived here, this has been one of the outstanding musical ventures, given by a group of very brilliant and distinguished artists. I relished the chance of hearing their different programmes and individual skills”.
Denise Critchley, audience member
We are delighted to present our third Festival of chamber music and song, as ever featuring masterpieces of the repertoire alongside less familiar but equally rewarding compositions. Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, Brahms and Schumann rub shoulders with Bartók and Martinů and there’s a Romantic string quartet by Bridge, from whom the Ensemble takes its name.
As well as concerts at the Discovery Centre, there’s a late evening concert at the lovely St Lawrence Church, an event for families and a masterclass featuring some of the region’s budding young performers.
Friday 23 April lunchtime
Join local school children in an informal public sharing of work they have created especially for the Festival (more details nearer the time).
Friday 23 April, 7.30pm
Bridge: Phantasie String Quartet in F minor
Beethoven: Sonata for Cello and Piano in F, Op. 5 no 1
Brahms: Trio for Clarinet, Cello and Piano in A minor, op. 114
Saturday 24 April Coffee Concert, 11.30am
Mozart: Trio in for Clarinet, Viola and Piano in E flat, K.498 “Kegelstatt”
Bartók: Duos (selection) for 2 violins
Haydn: String Quartet op. 20
Saturday 24 April Masterclass, 2.00 – 4.30pm
Spot the stars of the future as the Ensemble coaches some of Hampshire’s finest young musicians.
Saturday 24 April, 7.00pm
Martinů: Three Madrigals for violin and viola
Schumann: Liederkreis, op. 24
Dvořák: Piano Trio in F minor, op. 65
Saturday 24 April 9.45pm, St Lawrence Church
Brahms: Clarinet Quintet in B minor, op. 115
Sunday 25 April Family Event, 11am – 1pm including break
Involve the family! Participants (aged 8+) will work with musician Sam Glazer to create and perform their own compositions. No experience necessary – but if you play an instrument, bring it with you.
Promoted by the Discovery Centre in association with the Festival
Sunday 25 April, 4.30pm
Bartók: Contrasts for clarinet, violin and piano
Fauré: La Bonne Chanson, op. 61
Brahms: Piano Quintet in F minor, op. 34