2009-2010 CONCERT SEASON
Baptist Church, Saffron Walden
7.30 p.m.
Barbirolli Quartet
"Forthright, full-blooded musicians" The Times
An outstanding quartet of fine soloists who have won ensemble prizes in the UK and Europe. After our concert they travel on tour to Europe and New Zealand.
Friends School, Saffron Walden
7.30 p.m.
Chisato is an exciting pianist who combines a formidable technique with a tender lyricism. Her Wigmore Hall debut was a magnificent triumph.
The Times wrote, "One to watch; she's got it!"
Polonaise in A flat Op 53 Heroic
Polonaise-Fantaisie in A flat
Friends School, Saffron Walden
7.30 p.m.
A speedy return visit from this wonderful trio who entertained us so magnificently last year, including in their programme the Mendelssohn Op 49, one of his great masterpieces.
Friends School, Saffron Walden
7.30 p.m.
& Simon Lane (piano)
The leader of the Barbirolli Quartet, Katie is a multiple prize winner both in her native Canada and in the UK.
"Sensitive and passionate musicianship matched by an excellent technique - a young artist of immense talent" ROSL
Baptist Church, Saffron Walden
7.30 p.m.
Now pushing thirty(!) the members of the prize-winning Zephyr Ensemble make a return visit to play a varied programme from across Europe, rich in melody, charm and wit.
"A wind quintet with flair and verve" The Times
Friends School, Saffron Walden
7.30 p.m.
& Hiroaki Takenouchi (piano)
Some of the committee heard William when he was only 19, so we are looking forward to welcoming the mature artist to Saffron Walden to play some classics from the clarinet repertoire.