Season 2010/11
WEDNESDAY
13 OCTOBER 2010
at 7.45PM
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This Recital is Supported by a Grant from
THE LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY HERITAGE FOUNDATION
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This excellent quartet is returning to Letchworth with another stunning programme. It is the resident quartet at the University of Bedfordshire, and have performed throughout the country to high critical acclaim. The quartet have given a series of performances in France and played for Prince Edward and Her Majesty The Queen.
The Quartet actively supports the Pasque Hospice and the Keech Cottage Children’s Hospice and has given a number of fund-raising concerts for this cause.
Music: To include Smetana Quartet No 1 and Vaughan Williams Quartet in G minor |
WEDNESDAY
10 NOVEMBER 2010
at 7.45PM
MICHAEL IERACE - PIANO
THIS RECITAL IS SPONSORED
BY A BEQUEST FROM VICTOR BUTCHER
THE SITKOVETSKY TRIO
(PIANO, VIOLIN, ‘CELLO)
Nathaniel, who performed at Letchworth previously as part of the Navarra quartet, is a passionate and dedicated musician who combines a busy chamber music career with frequent solo engagements.
Simon leads a diverse musical life, performing with both instrumentalists and singers at major venues and festivals across the UK and abroad.
Music: Bach, Brahms, Schumann and Prokofiev
Oboist Jennie-Lee Keetley is returning to Letchworth with her wind trio.
"Virtuosity is not so very uncommon these days, but warmth of expression is as rare as ever. The Canteloube Trio possess both these qualities, and their performances are a delight to hear." Neil Black OBE
To include music by Mozart, Beethoven and Françaix
WEDNESDAY
9 FEBRUARY 2011
AT 7.45pm
WEDNESDAY
9 MARCH 2011
at 7.45 pm
WEDNESDAY
13 April 2011
at 7.45 pm
WEDNESDAY
8 DECEMBER 2010
at 7.45PM
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HANNAH MARCINOWITZ – SAXOPHONE
JOHN REID – PIANO SPONSORED BY THE COUNTESS OF MUNSTER TRUST
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Hannah studied in Paris with international soloist, Jean-Yves Fourmeau. She has worked with a number of top UK orchestras, and performed at the BBC Proms in the Royal Albert Hall.
In 2003 John was awarded Birmingham Accompanist of the Year and he accompanies many well-known musicians. He was recently elected Associate of the Royal Academy of Music.
To include music by Bach, Grieg and Bozza
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“unbounded, tireless energy… Bravo!” The Strad April 2008
Founded in 2007 the trio has emerged as one of the outstanding trios of today.
Music: Brahms Piano Trio C major Op 87 and the Tchaikovsky Trio
HARRIET ADIE - HARP
CAROLINE ADIE – OBOE
WEDNESDAY
12 JANUARY 2011
at 7.45 pm
Wayne amazed the audience at Howgills last season with his stunning performance so we asked him back - and he agreed.
‘Probably the best pianist we have ever heard at Howgills’ – Club member
Music by Schubert, Messiaen, and Chopin.
NATHANIEL BOYD - ‘CELLO
SIMON LANE - PIANO
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING STARTING AT 7.30PM
After the AGM at 8PM
There will be a piano recital by
WAYNE WENG
WEDNESDAY
11 May 2011
at 7.30 pm
PLEASE NOTE
CHANGE OF TIME
Sisters Harriet and Caroline formed their duo when they discovered the wealth of music that suited their two instruments. Both award- winners in their own right (Harriet performed at the club a few seasons ago) they have busy careers and have performed all over the world.
Music by Debussy, Bach, Granados and Verdi