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SPRING SHINES BRIGHT!

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FURTHER IMPORTANT UPDATE​

 

We are so sorry to let you know that we have just received the following statement regarding Sheku Kanneh-Mason

 

‘Sheku’s ongoing recovery from his finger injury is taking longer than he had anticipated and with huge regret, he must withdraw from all his concerts over the next few months. He is extremely disappointed to be unable to play at Horsham for the already rescheduled date as planned.  It was a concert he was looking forward to enormously and he is grateful for your understanding.’

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Firstly our thoughts, commiserations and best wishes go out to Sheku but despite our disappointment we are indebted to the family and delighted that they have devised a new programme for us and the concert will go ahead on 17th April.  See below for more information.

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The Autumn series began with a chamber music feast performed by the superb Ensemble 360. Five hugely accomplished musicians gave us a brilliant programme playing at the highest level and receiving rapturous applause. Stephen Devine’s mastery of the harpsichord took us on a journey of inspiration and his thoughtfully crafted programme was splendid and enlightening. The Aurora Trio’s distinctive blend of timbres from the flute, viola and harp made for an ideal concert for a winter afternoon and to close the series.

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Following the autumn of vibrant music-making and warmly attended concerts, we now look forward to a Spring Series filled with star performers, expressive breadth and exceptional variety. This trio of concerts brings together internationally acclaimed artists, distinguished young talent and a beloved vocal ensemble — a season designed to uplift, inspire and delight. We warmly invite both regular audience members and new listeners to join us for these remarkable musical events.

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With our rescheduled dates the series now opens in March at the Causeway Barn when we welcome one of the Countess of Munster Musical Trust Recital Scheme artists. Pianist AMIRI HAREWOOD is definitely making a name for himself - ‘His future should be worth watching’ Geoff Brown The Times. A post graduate student at the RCM, he has performed at some of the UK’s most prestigious venues, including Royal Albert Hall, St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Wigmore Hall and Royal Festival Hall. After being selected as a Grand Prize winner of the Young Classical Artist Trust and Concert Artists Guild International Auditions, Amiri has since been named a Classic FM Rising Star for 2025 and has performed at 10 Downing Street, St George’s Hanover Square and Harrogate International Festival. His programme includes works by Shostakovich, Rachmaninoff, Granados, Walker and Bach. 

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April now takes us to St Mary’s Church. The Kanneh-Mason family all share exceptional musical talents giving inspiration to everyone. Despite our disappointment that we will not have Sheku with us for this concert, due to his ongoing recovery from the finger injury, we are delighted that ISATA will appear as solo pianist together with her violinist brother BRAIMAH and his accompanist JÂMS COLEMAN.  We know you will want to come and support these three world class musicians in what will be a splendid programme. We will hear sonatas for violin and piano by Mozart and Grieg, and for solo piano Beethoven’s ‘Waldstein’ Sonata and Ravel’s Gaspard de la nuit. A truly unmissable evening.  Please see more details on the What’s On page.

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​Staying at St Mary’s for the Music Circle’s 84th Anniversary concert in May we welcome back CANTABILE. Known for their trademark mix of comedy, charm and virtuosity they have long been recognised as one of Britain’s great vocal groups. Founded at Cambridge University, they have appeared in a huge variety of venues in programmes encompassing early polyphony, jazz and contemporary music. They have toured extensively singing for prestigious clientele in prestigious venues. Often in Europe they are regular visitors to Vienna and can also be found at their regular haunts in London, the Crazy Coqs in Piccadilly and the Pheasantry in Chelsea. They bring us Renaissance works, 20th-century favourites and close-harmony classics. A perfect finale to the spring series.

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We continue to acknowledge the generosity of the late Margaret & Tony Smith together with supporters’ donations which has allowed us to extend our programming.

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Full booking details and programme information can be found on the What’s On and Bookings pages. The concerts are open to all. Individual tickets available but do consider taking advantage of the special deal for those attending all three Spring concerts. Tickets also available on the door.

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NEAREST PARKING: behind Causeway Barn (from 6pm), Denne Road Car Park RH12 1JH, or Forum Car Park RH12 1NU (closes 10pm).

 

Cash payments (bring coins!) will be accepted at the concerts for Interval refreshments Wine/Juice £4/£1 and programmes £1.

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We look forward to seeing you again—and to welcoming new audience members discovering the joy of live music for the first time. Come along and give it a try!

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                                              Ensemble 360 after their September 

                                               performance in St Mary's Church

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