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Thursday 31 July 2008
St. Peter's Church
The Henschel Quartet
Christoph Henschel – violin Markus Henschel - violin
Monika Henschel- Schwind – viola Mathias Beyer-Karlshøj- cello
Concert Programme
Schostakowitsch, Quartet No.7
Mendelssohn. Quartet Op. 80
Interval
Schubert,Quartet in G Major D887
In 1995 the Henschel Quartet were prize-winners of no less than five prizes at International String Quartet competitions in Evian, Banff and Salzburg for the best interpretation of works ranging from Mozart up to contemporary composers. In 1996 they won the first prize and gold medal at the coveted Osaka International String Competition. Highly acclaimed debut concerts in many of Europe's prestigious concert halls helped to firmly establish the Henschel Quartet as one of today's leading string quartets. C onstant critical acclaim has led to an impressive international career.
The quartet performs regularly in prestigious chamber music cycles worldwide and is a guest at numerous renowed music festivals and concert halls such as the Tanglewood Festival (USA), Kuhmo Festival (Finland,) the Schubertiade Feldkirch, the BBC Proms concerts in London, the Aldeburgh Festival, Festival de Wallonie (Belgium) Rheingau Festival, Schwetzinger Festival the Kissinger Summer Festival (Germany) and the Concertgebouw , Amsterdam.
The Henschel Quartet has not only received the highest praise for its concert appearances: the ensembles recordings have likewise received reviews nothing short of euphoric and have been awarded a number of top prizes.
The splendid instruments of the Henschel Quartet, two violins by Stradivari, a viola by da Salo and a cello by Hjort, contribute to the ensemble's acclaimed richness of sound and inexhaustible wealth of colour.
The Games Club at 8pm
'Ellingtonia'
Ellingtonia is a stunning nine-piece band devoted to playing the music of Duke Ellington, delivering the authentic sound of the 1930s with a collection of classic songs and swing tunes.
Ellingtonia want to celebrate Duke Ellington's extraordinary music of the nineteen-twenties, thirties and forties: wonderful tunes that are by turns touching, intriguing, delightful ... and toe-tapping!
But our show isn't just a trip down memory lane. The music has to come alive for a 21st century audience.
What's the 'Ellingtonia' approach? We use our own unique musical arrangements that are tailor-made for the band. We follow the style of the originals and the result is pretty authentic.
The line up (2 saxes, 2 brass and 4 rhythm and vocals) is one Ellington often used and produces a really big sound.
Elaine Norsworthy writes:
'Mood Indigo, Sophisticated Lady, Take the A Train…just three of the titles that are indelibly associated with Duke Ellington. But behind the mask of popular entertainer and suave bandleader, was a man regarded by some as one of the most significant figures in twentieth century music.
His contribution was certainly unique as he forged his own compositional techniques, writing to the strengths and abilities of the distinguished musicians he attracted to his band. Over a fifty year career he composed hundreds of pieces – from perfect miniatures to extended suites, for venues ranging from night clubs and dance halls to theatres and cathedrals. His style evolved continuously, yet was always unmistakably Ellingtonian.
There has been no eclipse of his reputation since his death in 1974, and today his work is kept alive not just through his many recordings but by the interest of musicians around the world in reinterpreting his distinctive contribution to music.'
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Fairlynch Event at 4pm in the Fairlynch Museum or if wet in the Temple Church:
Trio Scintillatum (ROSL NZ Scholarship winners 2007)
Trio Scintillatum:
Amalia Hall violin
Sophie Williams cello
John Paul Muir piano
Beethoven Piano Trio
Dvorak Piano Trio in f minor Op 65
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At Otterton Mill
On Thursday July 31 st visitors can see the supremely gifted singer, songwriter, musician and performer Martin Stephenson . Martin's career in music stretches back now over twenty years from his early days with his group the Daintees to his more recent solo tours across several continents. His soulful brand of folk and blues puts him up there with the finest post-war acoustic musicians from the UK
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Late Night with Mark Bebbington. Please see Tuseday for programme.
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Lunchtime Concert: The Beacon Trio
Anna Cockroft – violin
Ruth Lass – cello
Joyce Clarke – piano
The Beacon Piano Trio has been performing to audiences in Devon since its formation in 2001.
Anna Cockroft is a freelance violinist, working as a soloist, orchestral leader and teacher.
Ruth Lass is a member of several chamber ensembles and leads the cello section of the Exeter Symphony Orchestra.
Joyce Clarke is an Opera repetiteur, coach and performance pianist, and gives recitals both as soloist and accompanist.
Their programme will include works by Mozart and Rachmaninov.
