JAMES GILCHRIST tenor ENSEMBLE 360
Matthew Hunt clarinet
Benjamin Nabarro and Claudia Ajmone-Marsan violins
Ruth Gibson viola
Gemma Rosefield cello
Tim Horton piano
Howard SkemptonThe Moon is Flashing Beethoven An die ferne Geliebte Op 98 Howard SkemptonPiano Concerto Vaughan WilliamsOn Wenlock Edge
The music of Howard Skempton makes a recognizable feature in our Festival programmes, and what a delight to have two works that are new to Leamington audiences this year. Both are works originally scored for soloist and full orchestra, which have been re-scored by the composer for chamber ensemble, giving us a wonderful sense of symmetry to have chamber versions of piano concertos bookending the Festival.
We are pleased to welcome James Gilchrist back to the area after a gap of some six years, and when a tenor of this eminence performs at a Largely Ludwig Festival, having Beethoven’s only song cycle, An die ferne Geliebte, in the programme is an absolute must. Vaughan Williams’ On Wenlock Edge then moves us closer to the delights on 17 May…
Tickets: £25 and £20 reserved central block, £15 unreserved sides.
£1 Student Standby
Concert generously sponsored by Presto Classical
Festival Saver Ticket available – call Leamington Music office on 01926 497000 for more details.
ENSEMBLE 360
Matthew Hunt clarinet
Gemma Rosefield cello
Tim Horton piano
Weber Grand Duo Concertant Op 48 BeethovenVariations on “Bei Männern, welche Liebe fühlen” Rossini Introduction, Theme & Variations BeethovenTrio Op 11 ‘Gassenhauer’
Three of the best known members of Ensemble 360 contribute a concert requiring virtuosic playing and featuring variations.
Beethoven’s Gassenhauer Trio dates from 1797 and the Variations on a theme from The Magic Flute from 1801. Weber and Rossini are both best known in the opera world. Weber was inspired by the clarinetist Heinrich Baermann to write concertos and this duo in 1815 and Rossini wrote his Theme and Variations aged 17 in 1809.
Four remarkable works written in a less than twenty years period makes for an awesome lunchtime feast!
Current members of Ensemble 360 are: Juliette Bausorflute, Matthew Huntclarinet, Adrian Wilsonoboe, Naomi Athertonhorn, Amy Harmanbassoon Benjamin Nabarro and Claudia Ajmone-Marsanviolins, Ruth Gibsonviola, Gemma Rosefieldcello Laurène Duranteldouble bass and Tim Hortonpiano
Amadeus 5 x 3
Mozart Horn Quintet in E flat K407 Mozart String Quintet in C K515 Mozart Clarinet Quintet in A K581
Following the Family Concert in the morning, members of Ensemble 360 treat us to an afternoon of Mozart at his most delightful.
“International musicians, brimming with body and soul with passion, vitality and virtuosity, whose performances never cease to amaze.” – The Independent
When King Colin sets his sights on finding the famous Golden Sausage, there’s only ONE person for the job: Sir Scallywag! But will the six-year-old knight be mighty enough to defeat the filthy trolls and win the Stinkiest Battle Ever?
Based on the brilliant children’s story by Giles Andreae and Korky Paul, with specially composed music by Paul Rissmann, this fun, informal and interactive concert is an ideal way to introduce children aged 3-7 years to live classical music.
James Pillai horn, Benjamin Nabarro and Claudia Ajmone-Marsan violins,
Rachel Roberts viola, Gemma Rosefield cello, Elena Hull double bass, Tim Horton piano
Howard SkemptonMan and Bat Howard SkemptonThe Rime of the Ancient Mariner
Howard Skempton’s The Rime of the Ancient Mariner was first performed by Roderick Williams with the Birmingham Contemporary Music Group and then taken on by him and Ensemble 360 for performances in Sheffield, the Wigmore Hall and the 2017 Leamington Music Festival. The setting of D.H. Lawrence’s Man and Bat by Howard followed in July 2017, premièred in Sheffield, and this will be its first performance here in Leamington.
Tickets: £24 and £19 reserved, £14 unreserved sides.
Alena Walentin flute · Adrian Wilson oboe
Peter Sparks clarinet · Ben Hudson bassoon
Naomi Atherton horn · Tim Horton piano
Benjamin Nabarro and Claudia Ajmone-Marsan violins
Ruth Gibson viola · Bjørg Lewis cello
James Manson double bass
MozartOboe Quartet in F K370 BeethovenVariations on Mozart’s ‘Là ci darem la mano’ WoO28 MozartAdagio and Rondo K617 Schubert Impromptu No 3 in G flat D899 and Octet in F D803
No Leamington Music winter season would be complete without our double concert day from Ensemble 360. This year we go giddy in our Family Concert at 11.30am and grand at 3.00pm with Schubert’s largest-scale chamber work – the mighty Octet in F.
Jamie Rix and Lynne Chapman’s story of Giddy Goat follows the trials and tribulations of Giddy, a young mountain goat who is scared of heights. Paul Rissmann’s musical tale of facing fears and making friends, narrated by Esther Sheridan, is a wonderful way to introduce children to classical music.
Juliette Bausor flute
Adrian Wilson oboe
Matthew Hunt clarinet
Katherine Lacy bass clarinet
Amy Harman bassoon
Martin Field contrabassoon
Naomi Atherton horn
Tim Horton piano
ReichaWind Quintet in E flat Op 88 No 2 JanáčekMládí KabeláčWind Sextet Op 8 SchulhoffBassNachtigall SmetanaPolkas MartinůSextet in E flat H174
Ensemble 360 members are regular visitors to the Festival Weekends and always bring programmes that mix familiar works with others waiting to be discovered by our audiences. There is another quintet by Reicha, a friend of Beethoven and later a teacher of Liszt, tomorrow and the Prague based Miloslav Kabeláč who lived 1908 to 1979 wrote his Sextet in 1940.
The members of Ensemble 360 are
Juliette Bausor flute
Matthew Hunt clarinet
Adrian Wilson oboe
Naomi Atherton horn
Amy Harman bassoon
Benjamin Nabarro and
Claudia Ajmone-Marsan violins
Ruth Gibson viola, Gemma Rosefield cello
Laurène Durantel double bass and Tim Horton piano
An all-Brahms programme to include Piano Quintet in F minor Op 34 and Serenade No 1 in D Op 11. Traditionally Ensemble 360 follows the annual Family Concert with a large scale chamber concert and this Brahms feast promises to live up to expectations.
Concert generously supported by David and Gina Wilson
A new story and a new score from author Jason Chapman and Paul Rissmann, whose works have delighted our family audience for years. Remember Sir Scallywag, The Chimpanzees of Happytown etc.? All eleven members of Ensemble 360 will be involved too.
The dog and cat duo are joined by a whole carnival of animals as they escape from the School for Wild and Dangerous Animals in search of a safe place to call their home. Learn the songs and watch the video at www.musicintheround.co.uk
