The Castalian Quartet open the latest Chichester Chamber Concerts series on Thursday, October 4 at 7.30pm in the Assembly Room, Chichester Council House, North Street, Chichester. Sini Simonen (violin), Daniel Roberts (violin), Charlotte Bonneton (viola) and Christopher Graves (cello) will perform Haydn – String Quartet in D major Op 76 No 5; Fauré – String Quartet in E minor Op.121; and Beethoven – String Quartet in E minor Op 59 No 2. Tickets from Chichester Festival Theatre.The season coming up also features: Thursday November 8: Merlin Ensemble Vienna (Martin Walch violin and artistic director, Hubert Renner horn, Till Alexander Körber piano). The Merlin Ensemble Vienna was formed in 1991 by principal players of the Chamber Orchestra of Europe, with the aim of performing chamber music works at the highest level. They will play: Brahms – Violin Sonata in A Op.100; R Strauss – Till Eulenspiegel – Trio; Liszt – La Lugubre Gondol … [Read more...] about Castalian Quartet to open Chichester Chamber Concerts series
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Alma Deutscher: The prodigy whose “first language” is Mozart
We cannot explain what you're about to hear. Science just doesn't know enough about the brain to make sense of Alma. Alma Deutscher is an accomplished British composer in the classical style. She is a virtuoso on the piano and the violin. And when we aired this story last November she was 12 years old. She's different from other prodigies we have known, because at the age of 10 she wrote an opera, which demands comprehensive mastery; not just how to play the piano, but, what is the range of the oboe? What can a cellist play? We don't know how she understands it all. It seems that Alma was born that way. Scott Pelley: What is your earliest musical memory? Alma Deutscher: I remember that when I was three, and I listened to this really beautiful lullaby by Richard Strauss, and that was when I really first realized how much I loved music. And I asked my parents, "But how can music be so beautiful?" Those notes of Richard Strauss ignited a universe. At three, Alma was playing piano and … [Read more...] about Alma Deutscher: The prodigy whose “first language” is Mozart
Pekinel sisters on stage in Turkey after three years
Güher and Süher Pekinel, described as the best pianist duo in the world after Arthur and Karl Ulrich Schnabel, are back on stage with two important Turkey concerts after three years. The first of these concerts, which will be organized by Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV) and İzmir Foundation for Culture, Arts and Education (İKSEV), will meet their listeners at Ephesus Grand Theater in İzmir province on June 11 while the second one will be at Istanbul Lütfi Kırdar International Convention and Exhibition Center on June 12. The world-famous pianist duo is considered breathtaking by critics with their live performances and studio recordings. The Pekinel sisters are getting ready for their mesmerizing concerts. On top with limitless success Described as the magical fingers of piano by world famous music authorities in the world, Güher and Süher Pekinel performed together with prominent orchestras, such as the Berlin Philharmonic, … [Read more...] about Pekinel sisters on stage in Turkey after three years
Looking forward to the Istanbul Music Festival
Istanbul hosts famous singers and groups singing in various genres in winter. However, we do not experience the same richness in classical music. The Istanbul Music Festival will be held from May 23 to June 12 this year. I have been following the festival since its beginning. Those who saw it 46 years ago would understand its importance. I do not even want to recall the lonesome summer days. Of course, I would like to remember those who have brought this festival to this day, some of whom are not with us anymore. They include Nejat F. Eczacıbaşı, Şakir Eczacıbaşı, and Bülent Eczacıbaşı, who now continue the tradition. We should not forget Aydın Gün, who was the director of the festival for a while. There is even a competition dedicated to him. I have two criteria when I assess the schedules of festivals: The first one is what I generally listen to and the second one is the names and groups I see in classical music … [Read more...] about Looking forward to the Istanbul Music Festival
Interview: Man behind St Cecilia’s Orchestra success
By Graham Chalmers Like a lot of great ideas, this one started in a pub.“Most things in those days developed in the Black Bull or the One Eyed Rat. I thought it would be good to have a small ensemble to accompany the cathedral choir at their annual St Cecilia’s Day Concert. ”We’re talking about the early 1990s and I’m talking to Xenophon Kelsey MBE about the formation of the St Cecilia Orchestra.I say orchestra but St Cecilia’s is only one part of conductor and musical director Xenophon’s contribution to the culture life of Ripon and beyond.In conjunction with his partner, Jane Lomax, orchestral manager and administrator, and Dr Richard Russell, secretary, that little chat in the pub nearly 25 years ago has led to the following:The St Cecilia Orchestra, a community orchestra recruited from professional and amateur musicians and acclaimed for its high standards of performance, big name soloists and support of young talent across the region.The … [Read more...] about Interview: Man behind St Cecilia’s Orchestra success