Ensemble 360
Robert Plane clarinet, Naomi Atherton horn
Benjamin Nabarro violin, Rachel Roberts viola
Gemma Rosefield cello, Tim Horton piano
Suk Piano Quartet, Op. 1
Phyllis Tate Sonata for Clarinet and Cello
Martinů Three Madrigals for Violin and Viola, H.313
Dohnányi Sextet in C major, Op. 37
It’s becoming an annual tradition for Ensemble 360 to follow the morning Sunday Family Concert with an afternoon chamber music concert. Czech music is one of Leamington Music’s specialities and Suk’s youthful Piano Quartet, Op. 1 – dedicated to his teacher Antonín Dvořák – is brimming with character and confidence. Martinů’s Three Madrigals represent the determination of the composer’s creative spirit to continue despite major obstacles and are beautifully balanced by the Sonata for Clarinet and Cello by Phyllis Tate, who was known for her idiosyncratic musical imagination and her unique sensitivity to musical colour. We round off the afternoon with the Sextet by Dohnányi – a Romantic work, richly scored and bubbling with tunes; Ensemble 360 first played it for us in 2024 and it was so loved by the audience that we couldn’t wait to bring it back for a second hearing!
Concert generously supported by Howard Skempton
The finer details…
Interval: 20 mins
Estimated finish: 5pm
Tickets
Unreserved: £23 full price | £11.50 under-35s | £3 child/student
Ensemble 360
and narrator
This musical story follows the adventures of Noi, the son of a fisherman who finds a baby whale on the beach and takes it home to care for it. Based on the colourful children’s book by Benji Davies, with specially composed music by Paul Rissmann, this tale of family and unforgettable friendship is a wonderful way to introduce children to live music, with plenty of audience participation in songs and actions, and projections of images from the story. Our Family Concert is ideal for ages 3-7 but great fun for everyone!
The finer details…
Interval: None
Estimated finish: 12.30pm
Tickets
Unreserved: £9 children | £15 adults | £42 Family Ticket (2 adults + 2 children)
Ensemble 360
John Webb narrator
This musical story follows the trials and tribulations of Giddy, a young mountain goat who is scared of heights. Based on the colourful children’s book by Jamie Rix and Lynne Chapman, with specially composed music by Paul Rissmann, this tale of facing fears and making friends is an ideal way to introduce children to live music, with plenty of audience participation in songs and actions, and projections of images from the story. Ideal for ages 3-7 but great fun for everyone!
The finer details…
Interval: None
Estimated finish: 12.30pm
Tickets
Unreserved: £9 children | £15 adults | £42 Family Ticket (2 adults + 2 children)
Ensemble 360
Brahms Serenade in D Op 11
Martinů Nonet No 2
Dohnányi Sextet in C Op 37
It’s becoming an annual tradition for Ensemble 360 to follow the morning Sunday Family Concert with a large-scale afternoon chamber music concert and in using all eleven members of the group, this year’s is rather special. Brahms’s first Serenade and Martinů’s Nonet have been much enjoyed by our audiences before, but the Sextet by Dohnányi is programmed for the first time. Written in Budapest in 1935, it is a Romantic work, richly scored and bubbling in tunes – a work to be fully discovered by most of us!
£22 unreserved
(£1 children / students)
Ensemble 360
Lucy Drever narrator
The much-loved story of Chutney the Chimp is brought to life through Paul Rissman‘s brilliant live music and colourful projected illustrations, captivatingly performed by the wonderfully dynamic and hugely engaging Ensemble 360 and Lucy Drever. This concert is a great introduction to live music for children. Full of wit, invention, songs and actions, and plenty of opportunities to join in, it is ideal for ages 3-7 but great fun for everyone!
Children £8 | Adults £14
Family Ticket £38
(2 adults + 2 children)
Ensemble 360
Robert Plane clarinet
Matthew Denton and Claudia Ajmone-Marsan violins
Rachel Roberts viola, Gemma Rosefield cello
with James Gilchrist tenor
and 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
We are delighted to be finally putting on this concert which has been twice postponed due to Covid. 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.
We are pleased to welcome James Gilchrist back to the area after a gap of some eight years. This concert was originally conceived to celebrate Beethoven’s 250th birthday back in 2020 and we couldn’t lose the opportunity of having a tenor of this eminence perform the great composer’s only song cycle, An die ferne Geliebte, to complement RVW’s sublime On Wenlock Edge in his birthday celebrations.
Concert generously supported by Maurice Millward
Tickets: £25 reserved centre | £17 unreserved sides
Gemma Rosefield cello & Tim Horton piano
Beethoven Cello Sonata in D Op 102 No 2
Bruch Kol Nidrei Op 47
Grieg Cello Sonata in A minor Op 36
Festival favourites Gemma and Tim bring us an intimate Duo performance ahead of their evening concert with Ensemble 360.
Tickets: £17 reserved centre | £12 unreserved sides
Ensemble 360
Benjamin Nabarro and Claudia Ajmone-Marsan violins
Rachel Roberts viola, Gemma Rosefield cello
Tim Horton piano, Enno Senft double bass
Mozart Piano Quartet in G minor K478
Dvořák String Quintet No 2 in G Op 77
Schubert Piano Quintet in A D667 ‘The Trout’
Ensemble 360 has traditionally followed the morning Family Concert with a large-scale chamber concert attracting growing and enthusiastic audiences. The Dvořák and Schubert Quintets make a feature of the double bass adding an extra sonority, as we trip through Bohemian woods and listen to the babbling stream teeming with trout.
Concert generously supported by David and Gina Wilson
Ensemble 360 with Polly Ives narrator
Best-selling children’s book, Izzy Gizmo, tells the enchanting story of an intrepid young inventor who puts her talents to work to rescue a crow that can’t fly. This brand-new family concert brings Izzy’s mechanical marvels and infectious creative spirit to life!
Performed by Ensemble 360, narrated by Polly Ives, and with pictures from the book, this concert is a great introduction to live music for children. Original music by Paul Rissmann features pots, pans, whistles and household items (as well as orchestral instruments).
Ideal for ages 3-7 but great fun for everyone, it’s full of wit, invention, songs and actions, and plenty of opportunities to join in.
Children £6 | Adults £12
Family Ticket £32 (2 adults + 2 children)
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.