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Friday 9 May BIRMINGHAM
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building B15 2TT, 1.00pm SAVIET/HOUSTON DUO SARAH SAVIET – violin JOSEPH HOUSTON – piano Formed in Berlin in 2019, the Saviet/Houston Duo focuses on collaboration with composers, new and experimental music, their own compositions, and 19th- and 20th-century music. Barber Concerts barber.org.uk/concerts Admission: Free Saturday 10 May ABBEYDORE
Dore Abbey HR2 0AA, 7.00pm LAURA VAN DER HEIJDEN – cello JÂMS COLEMAN – piano Full programme yet to be announced but will include: César Franck Violin Sonata in A major Concerts for Craswall concertsforcraswall.org concertsforcraswall.org/shop £10–£20 Saturday 10 May LEAMINGTON SPA
All Saints Church, Victoria Terrace CV31 1AA, 7.00pm COVENTRY CATHEDRAL CHORUS COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE YOUTH ORCHESTRA RACHEL MAHON – conductor JOE DAVIES – conductor of C&WYO Last Night of the Proms Coventry Cathedral Chorus www.ticketweb.co.uk [email protected] 01676 532436 £15 per adult, students / under 18 half price, £40 for family of two adults + two children Friday 16 May BIRMINGHAM
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building B15 2TT, 1.00pm OXFORD INTERNATIONAL SONG FESTIVAL Oxford International Song Festival director Sholto Kynoch is joined by a leading light of the operatic world for this relaxed Barber Lunchtime concert. Barber Concerts barber.org.uk/concerts Admission: Free Friday 23 May BIRMINGHAM
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building B15 2TT, 1.00pm BROOK STREET BAND The Brook Street Band is named after the London Street where George Frideric Handel lived from 1723 to 1759. It was formed in 1997 by baroque cellist Tatty Theo, rapidly establishing itself amongst the UK’s leading Handel specialists. Barber Concerts barber.org.uk/concerts Admission: Free |
Friday 9 May BIRMINGHAM
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building B15 2TT, 7.30pm BRAUTIGAM / HOPPE / POLTÉRA TRIO RONALD BRAUTIGAM – piano ESTHER HOPPE – violin CHRISTIAN POLTÉRA – cello This internationally acclaimed, all-star trio give the final Barber Evening concert of the 24/25 season. Beethoven Piano Trio No. 1, Op. 70 Ghost Honegger Sonatine for violin and violoncello Schubert Piano Trio No. 2 in E flat, D929, Op. 100 Barber Concerts barber.org.uk/concerts Box office 0121 414 4414 £20 (£18, £15, £5) plus booking fee Saturday 10–Saturday 24 May CHIPPING CAMPDEN
St James Church, Church Lane GL55 65JG Lunchtime concerts from 12.05–1.05pm; evening concerts from 7.00pm. Artists to include: STEVEN ISSERLIS, IMOGEN COOPER, ALLAN CLAYTON, RICHARD GOODE, TENEBRAE, DAME SARAH CONNOLLY, MALCOLM MARTINEAU, BENJAMIN GROSVENOR, ACADEMY OF ANCIENT MUSIC, among others Chipping Campden Music Festival 01386 849018 Tickets available from www.campdenmayfestivals.co.uk £45, £40, £35, £30 (£1 students) Saturday 10 May WORCESTER
Worcester Cathedral, College Yard WR1 2LA, 7.30pm WORCESTERSHIRE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS KEITH SLADE – conductor MARK BEBBINGTON – piano Programme to include: Grieg Piano Concerto Beethoven Symphony No 9 (Choral) Worcestershire Symphony Orchestra worcestershiresymphony.org.uk (TicketSource) £22, £17, £10 (18 and under free) Friday 16–Sunday 18 May HIGHNAM & GLOUCESTER
Holy Innocents Church, Highnam GL2 8DG St Mary de Crypt Church, Gloucester GL1 1TP CARDUCCI QUARTET and friends Carducci Festival at Highnam A weekend of chamber music with the Carducci Quartet and invited guest artists in the beautiful setting of Highnam, plus one concert in central Gloucester. See www.carduccifestivalhighnam.co.uk from January 2025 for full programme and tickets. Friday 30 May BIRMINGHAM
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building B15 2TT, 1.00pm ENSEMBLE HESPERI MAGDALENA LOTH-HILL – baroque violin MARY-JANNET LEITH – recorders FLORENCE PETIT – baroque cello THOMAS ALLERY – harpsichord This dynamic and innovative period ensemble, with a passion for showcasing early music, has gained a strong reputation for championing rarely-heard music, bringing forgotten stories to life. This programme will feature Celtic-inspired music from the Scottish Highlands. Barber Concerts barber.org.uk/concerts Admission: Free Header photo: Laura van der Heijden
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EXTRA CONCERT!
Saturday 10 May GLOUCESTER
Gloucester Cathedral, 12 College Green, Gloucester GL1 2LX, 7.00 pm GLOUCESTER CHORAL SOCIETY Parry – Songs of Farewell, plus Bach, Rheinberger and Hepplewhite Gloucester Choral Society present an unforgettable musical experience that will transport you to a world of exquisite harmony and profound emotion. Join us for an enchanting evening of classical masterpieces featuring Hubert Parry’s ‘Songs of Farewell’, Bach motets, and Rheinberger mass, led by acclaimed choral and orchestral director, Adrian Partington. Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of the first two of Parry’s ‘Songs of Farewell’, an awe-inspiring collection of choral compositions that capture the essence of human longing and spiritual introspection. Written during the First World War, the lyrics are evocative of the spiritual struggles of the time. These qualities are exemplified in ‘I know my soul hath power’ and ‘My soul there is a country’. Indulge in the sheer brilliance of Bach’s motets, renowned for their intricate vocal interplay and intricate polyphony. Be captivated by the sheer virtuosity of the voices in ‘Lobet den Herrn’ and ‘Der Geist hilft’as they weave together with precision and grace, creating a tapestry of harmonies that will leave you spellbound. Experience the grandeur and majesty of Rheinberger’s Mass in E Flat, a masterwork that showcases the composer’s genius for creating lush and resonant choral textures. Let the soaring melodies transport you to the heights of musical ecstasy, as the choral forces blend in perfect harmony. And if that’s not enough to satisfy your musical appetite, we also have a new commission by Russell Hepplewhite. Russell is touring the country and setting the words of 12 poets to music. These pieces will receive their premieres in concerts given in 12 different locations around the UK. Gloucester Choral Society are delighted to be able to support the work of young British composers and to be involved in such exciting, creative projects. We wish Russell every success and look forward to greeting him in Gloucester Cathedral. Parry – Songs of Farewell, plus Bach, Rheinberger and Hepplewhite – Gloucester Choral Society Admission: £25, £18, £10 | Students & U25s £5 |
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