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.
ENSEMBLE 360
Matthew Hunt clarinet
Gemma Rosefield cello
Tim Horton piano
Weber Grand Duo Concertant Op 48
Beethoven Variations on “Bei Männern, welche Liebe fühlen”
Rossini Introduction, Theme & Variations
Beethoven Trio 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!
Tickets: £16 reserved central block, £13 unreserved sides.
£1 Student Standby
Festival Saver Ticket available – call Leamington Music office on 01926 497000 for more details.
Concert generously supported by Jennifer Lorch
Current 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
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
www.ensemble360.co.uk
Tickets £20 raised central block, £15 at sides
£1 Student Standby
Concert generously supported by Murray Campbell, John Hobley, Jonathan Holden, Rose Ledlie, Roger Massie, and Margaret Pringle.