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SUMMARY:Maiastra Piano Quartet
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nYoung Artists Recital 2\nDirected by prize-winning violinist\, Akiko Ono\, the Maiastra Piano Quartet is the result of a recent course run by the Aidan Woodcock Charitable Trust\, which provides opportunities for emerging and talented young professionals who are hoping to make chamber music a major part of their careers. \nToday’s lunchtime programme includes Mendelssohn’s much-loved Piano Quartet No.3 in B minor which was completed shortly before Mendelssohn’s 16th birthday. This will be followed by Dvořák Piano Quartet No. 2 in Eb major\, a work demonstrating wonderful dramatic conviction and intensity. \nSponsored by The Headley Trust \n\nProgramme\nMendelssohn Piano Quartet No. 3 in B minor\, Op. 3\nDvořák Piano Quartet No. 2 in Eb major\, Op. 87 \nPerformers\nAkiko Ono violin / director\nAisha Goodman  viola\nNathanael Horton cello\nSofía Medina piano \n\n\nTickets\n£18 individual ticket / £90 series ticket for all 6 Young Artists Recital concerts \n(includes £1.25 Corn Exchange booking fee) \n
URL:https://www.newburyspringfestival.org.uk/event/maiastra-string-quintet/
LOCATION:Corn Exchange\, The Corn Exchange\, Market Place\, Newbury\, Berkshire\, RG14 5BD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Chamber Music & Recitals,Young Artists Lunchtime Recitals
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SUMMARY:Alistair McGowan
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nThe Piano Show\nThe hugely versatile and internationally famous Alistair McGowan is an impressionist\, actor\, writer\, stand-up comedian and\, latterly\, pianist. Alistair began his career by providing voices for the puppets on Spitting Image and is fondly remembered for his popular BAFTA-winning TV show The Big Impression\, in which he impersonated everyone who was anyone in the early noughties. \nFollowing his Sony album reaching No 1 in the Classical charts\, Alistair McGowan combines his talents as a master impressionist and comedian with his new-found talent as a classical pianist. \nAlistair’s stunning impressions mixed with much-loved piano gems by Chopin\, Elgar\, Grieg\, Debussy\, to name but a few. Expect a lot of beautiful music with a large dose of his trademark comedy! \nSponsored by Knights\, and Friends of Newbury Spring Festival \n \n\nPerformers\nAlistair McGowan piano/impressions \n\n\nTickets\n£35 / £30 \n(includes £1.25 Corn Exchange booking fee) \n  \n
URL:https://www.newburyspringfestival.org.uk/event/alistair-mcgowan/
LOCATION:Corn Exchange\, The Corn Exchange\, Market Place\, Newbury\, Berkshire\, RG14 5BD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cabaret & Jazz,Chamber Music & Recitals,Family,Talks & Spoken word
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SUMMARY:Maxwell Quartet
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nThe Maxwell Quartet combines a refined approach to classical works with a passion for its own folk heritage and a commitment to expanding the string quartet repertoire through wide-ranging projects. Friends since they met playing in youth orchestras in Scotland\, their tight bond shows through in compelling musical interpretations and their joyous communication with audiences. \nStrongly connected to its own Scottish roots\, the group often performs classical repertoire and new music alongside folk-inspired works. Their programme this evening does exactly that\, combining works by Dvořák and Haydn alongside their own interpretations of Scottish folk music. \nSponsored by Mr and Mrs Alastair Storey \n \n\nProgramme\nHaydn String Quartet in D major Op.20 No.4\nMaxwell Quartet Folk Music of Scotland\nDvořák String Quartet No.13 in G major\, Op.106 \nPerformers\nColin Scobie violin\nGeorge Smith violin\nElliot Perks viola\nDuncan Strachan ‘cello \n\n\nTickets\n£30 / £25 \n(includes £1.25 Corn Exchange booking fee) \nParking\nParking this year will be at the bottom of the hill. Audience members will be directed by parking stewards and then need to walk up to the House wherever possible. Blue Badge holders will be permitted to park near the Long Gallery on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n
URL:https://www.newburyspringfestival.org.uk/event/maxwell-quartet/
LOCATION:Englefield House\, Englefield House\, Theale\, Reading\, Berkshire\, RG7 5EN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Chamber Music & Recitals,Free for Under 30s,World & Traditional
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