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Recital Series 2011-12

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Yet another exciting Season of six concerts of classical music performed by truly great performers here in Oswestry. Highlights from last Season which thrilled the audiences, included The Sixteen, pianist Paul Lewis, the Skampa String Quartet and the tenor James Gilchrist. Record audience numbers (over 200 full Subscriber tickets sold) have once again attended during the last season, recognising the astonishingly low ticket prices.

This 2011-2012 Season offers another remarkable line-up.

The Season will open with one of the most talked-about string quartets on the UK scene, the Elias Quartet  Thursday 13th October  at 7.30pm, Holy Trinity Church - playing Haydn, Janacek (his thrilling 'Kreutzer' quartet) and one of Beethoven's 'late' quartets, op.135.

Then, Saturday 26th November at 7.30pm at Holy Trinity, another name of the moment the nineteen-year-old pianist Benjamin Grosvenor, still basking in the plaudits for his breathtaking appearance at the BBC Proms First Night. Benjamin will perform music by Liszt, Bach and Chopin.

Saturday 25th February 2012 at 7.30pm at Holy Trinity brings us a winning combination of the English Chamber Orchestra and violinist Tamsin Little, performing Vivaldi's Four Seasons. Returning  on Tuesday 3rd April 2012 at 7.30pm at Holy Trinity, a visit from cellist Guy Johnston, partnered by the Series Director, Christopher Symons.

Thursday 31st May 2012 at 7.30pm at Holy Trinity, Ex Cathedra, another of the UK's most prestigious vocal ensembles return to sing an absolutely fascinating and glorious programme, entitled 'The Elizabethan Ages'. This will include two major works of very different periods but one common feature - both are in 40 parts! 'Spem in Alium' (Tallis) is justly acclaimed, and the new work by Alec Roth, 'Earthrise', has thrilled the audiences who have so far heard it.

Finally on Saturday 23rd June 2012 at 7.30pm at the Peter Humphreys Centre, Oswestry School, to finish the Season with fun and informality there will be a variety concert similar to one held two years ago. Details to follow.

Series Director: Christopher Symons

 

For articles and pictures of previous concerts, please check the Latest News area of the website.


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