2022 SEASON
March 26th 2022
Carducci Quartet
with Clare Hammond (piano)
The Carducci Quartet is internationally acclaimed as one of the most accomplished and versatile ensembles of today.
Clare Hammond is acknowledged to be “a pianist of extraordinary gifts” (Gramophone) and is recognised for the virtuosity and authority of her performances.
Programme
- String Quartet in E♭ major: Fanny Mendelssohn
- String Quartet No.9: Shostakovich
- Piano Quintet in E♭ major: Schumann
April 9th 2022
Jess Gillam (saxophone)
and James Baillieu (piano)
Jess Gillam is animating the music world with her outstanding talent and infectious personality, and is passionate about inspiring and bringing joy to people through music.
Programme
- Oboe Sonata: Poulenc
- Lumina: Ayanna Witter Johnson
- The Unseen Way: Barbara Thompson
- Sonata in F minor: TWV 41f1: Telemann
- Early Morning Melody: Meredith Monk
- Melody No. 10: Philip Glass
- Dappled Light: Luke Howard
- Rant!: John Harle
- Overnight: Chilly Gonzales
- Je ne t’aime pas: Weill
- Histoire du Tango – (first 3 mvts ): Ástor Piazzolla
April 30th 2022
Voces8
Voces8 are described as the “Rolls-Royce of British and cappella ensembles”. They are proud to inspire people through music and share the joy of singing.
Programme
- Stardust – Choral music celebrating regeneration
This wide-ranging recital connects natural and spiritual regeneration, recognising loss, beauty, love and joy. It includes music from the Renaissance to the present day from England, Germany, Scandinavia, Iceland and the USA. as well as jazz standard arrangements. The title comes from a new commission for the group by US composer, Taylor Scott Davis.
May 14th 2022
Iyad Sughayer (piano)
This Jordanian-Palestinian pianist was chosen as “One to Watch” by International Piano Magazine. His debut album received critical acclaim, described by Gramophone as “exhilarating and delivered with perfect clarity”.
Programme
- Piano Sonata No.50 in D, Hob. XVI: 37: Haydn
- New work commissioned 2021: Helen Ottaway
- Three Impromptus, D899, Op.90 Nos.2,3 and 4: Schubert
- Six Impromptus, Op.5: Sibelius
- Faschingsschwank aus Wien, Op.26: Schumann
