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 Skempton   The Moon is Flashing
Beethoven   An die ferne Geliebte Op 98
Howard Skempton   Piano Concerto
Vaughan Williams   On 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.