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Professional; Presents atmospheric performances of 18th C music featuring period instruments, costume and candlelight. Perfs are enhanced by historically sourced readings from contemporary diarists. New for 2019 - 'Capability Brown' programme exploring the great landscape gardens and houses associated with the architect and garden designer to the gentry. Also, William Herschel Musician and Astronomer - Astrophysicist Professor Andy Newsam narrates the story of Herschel's early life as a professional musician and his rise from humble immigrant musician to Royal Astronomer.
1 Blakeley Brow, Raby Mere, Wirral, CH63 0PS, United Kingdom
The world's leading hp quartet, 4 Girls 4 Harps perform concerts of arrangements of well-known classical pieces and original works written for the ens. Their music has been broadcast on BBC Radios 2 and 3 and Classic FM, and as far afield as Canada and Australia. They have performed everywhere from St George's, Bristol to King's Place, London and for music festivals and societies across the UK and beyond. They are known for their lively and informative concert chat and for performing to sell-out audiences.
Concert programmes and recordings presenting music of the Portuguese and Spanish golden age by the best known Iberian comps as well as neglected and previously unheard masterpieces.
Ens in which each member is featured as a soloist joined by equal partners in the true spirit of chmbr music. Cantatas and sonatas of the baroque era. Lynn Selwood, dir. also available for teaching, coaching and workshops.
Classical music cabaret.
35 Plimsoll Rd, London, N4 2EN
A Tribute to Benny Goodman: The Julian Bliss Septet Recreating the exciting sound of swing from the 30’s and 40’s, Julian Bliss leads his sextet through some of the great tunes of the swing era, staying true to the authentic feel but with a modern twist. Julian became enamored with the performances of Benny Goodman at the age of seven, and in 2010 decided to form a group to perform Goodman’s music. The album “A Tribute to Benny Goodman” was recorded in 2011 and released on Signum Records in June 2012 to critical acclaim from both jazz and classical reviewers.
31 Nursery Hill, St Andrews Place,, Hitchin Herts, SG4 9GD
Associated choir is Choir of the AAM. Also Academy of Ancient Music Chamber Ensemble. Historically informed perf on period insts.
11b King's Parade, Cambridge, CB2 1SJ, United Kingdom
Un-amplified jazz/classical/folk hybrid. Acoustic and unusual venues, churches, cathedrals, concert halls, music societies, festivals.
C/o Malcolm Creese, 26 Northgate Avenue, Bury St.Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6AZ
Approaching its 10th anniversary year, Alamire boasts some of the finest consort singers in the world under the charismatic directorship of David Skinner. Inspired by the great choral works of the medieval and early modern periods, the ensemble expands or contracts according to repertoire and often combines with instrumentalists, creating imaginative programmes to illustrate musical or historical themes. The ensemble was formed in 2005 by three friends and early music experts: David Skinner, Rob Macdonald and Steven Harrold.
Wind quintet offering 4 different programmes for different age ranges between 5 and 15. All programmes 45-60 mins, examine aspects of listening to and making music on an informal basis with participation. Up to 3 programmes can be presented in a school day. Music inc standard wind quintet works plus popular arrangements and commissions.
29 Alston Rd, Barnet, EN5 4EU, United Kingdom
