Programme of Events 2013 - 2014
Mark Simpson (clarinet) with Richard Uttley (piano)
Mark was the BBC Young Musician in 2006, the year in which he also won the BBC Young Composer award and since then his career has blossomed. He is a dynamic personality and a most exciting performer.
Wednesday 16 October 2013 7.45pm
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Wednesday 16 October 2013 7.45pm
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Save money with a Season Ticket - £82 for the series of seven concerts (£75 if paid before 10 September 2013). For more details please contact The Treasurer, Mrs Senga Bond, 12 Windmill Hill, Hexham. NE46 3EE.
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London Conchord Ensemble
Following their excellent concert for the Society last season, London Conchord Ensemble return to play Oboe Quartets by Mozart, Beethoven String Trio op.9, Britten and Gordon Jacob Oboe Quartets.
Wednesday 6 November 2013 7.45pm
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Wednesday 6 November 2013 7.45pm
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Doric String Quartet
This young quartet has quickly achieved recognition for thoughtful interpretation and brilliant playing. They are in great demand at home and abroad.
Programme:
Haydn:String Quartet op.20: no.2
Janacek: Quartet no 1.
Dvorak: Quartet no.106 in G major
Friday 6 December 2013 7.45pm
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Programme:
Haydn:String Quartet op.20: no.2
Janacek: Quartet no 1.
Dvorak: Quartet no.106 in G major
Friday 6 December 2013 7.45pm
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John Paul Ekins (piano)
John Paul was chosen last year as Making Music Young Artist and is enjoying a busy recital season. He has been praised for his engaging communication as well as for his accomplished playing.
Programme:
W. A. Mozart - Fantasy in C Minor, K. 475
Schubert - Impromptu in Ab Op 90/4
Britten - Holiday Diary Op 5
Brahms - Intermezzi Op 117
Beethoven - Sonata in C Op 53
Wednesday 15 January 2014 7.45pm
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Programme:
W. A. Mozart - Fantasy in C Minor, K. 475
Schubert - Impromptu in Ab Op 90/4
Britten - Holiday Diary Op 5
Brahms - Intermezzi Op 117
Beethoven - Sonata in C Op 53
Wednesday 15 January 2014 7.45pm
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Benyounes String Quartet
Zara Benyounes leads this talented group which made its Wigmore Hall debut last season to enthusiastic praise.
Programme:
Haydn Op.76 no.1
Beethoven 135
Dvorak op.51
Friday 14 February 2014 7.45pm
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Programme:
Haydn Op.76 no.1
Beethoven 135
Dvorak op.51
Friday 14 February 2014 7.45pm
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Kammer Philharmonie Europa
Cologne’s chamber orchestra toured the UK successfully in March 2013 and returns with an interesting programme, featuring the Albinioni Trumpet Concerto and JS Bach A minor violin concerto.
Wednesday 12 March 2014 7.45pm
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Wednesday 12 March 2014 7.45pm
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Divertimenti
Paul Barritt, former leader of Northern Sinfonia and the Halle Orchestra leads this polished international string ensemble. On their two previous visits they have been a string quintet; this time with viola player Stephen Tees, a sextet.
Programme: Strauss: String Sextet from Capriccio
Martinů: String Sextet (1932)
Boccherini: String Quintet in C major
Brahms: String Sextet G major
Tuesday 8 April 2014 7.45pm
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Programme: Strauss: String Sextet from Capriccio
Martinů: String Sextet (1932)
Boccherini: String Quintet in C major
Brahms: String Sextet G major
Tuesday 8 April 2014 7.45pm
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All concerts take place at the Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Hexham
Tickets: £15 / £7.50 (student) / £1.00 (schoolchildren) : Book now on 01434 652477 or online here