Horsham Music Circle

 

 

 

 

                                      

                                 CONCERTS FOR AUTUMN 2024

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Saturday 21st September

Causeway Barn  7.00pm

 

KOSMOS ENSEMBLE

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Harriet MacKenzie  violin  Meg Hamilton viola

Milos Milivojevic  accordion

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We open the Autumn series with the fabulous Kosmos Ensemble. Harriet, Meg and Milos have crafted a programme unique to Kosmos performed with: ‘telepathic rapport, dazzling virtuosity, serious scholarship, intellectual curiosity and impeccable musicianship.’ - Richard Morrison, The Times. An inspirational combination of Tango, Gypsy, Balkan and music from the Far East, referencing Classical composers, with fearless improvisation and impeccable technique. Prepare to be intoxicated by entrancing dance rhythms, soulful improvisation and gypsy passion delivered with inimitable panache and virtuoso technique. Kosmos has performed internationally to great acclaim and has given tours in Poland, Italy, Spain, Greece, Channel islands; broadcasts on BBC Radio 3 and Classic FM.

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All three members of Kosmos are soloists in their own right and have recorded concertos with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, English Symphony Orchestra and Orchestra Nova to critical acclaim. ‘Major verve and musicality.... as breath-taking as it is moving... impressive and brilliantly effective’ - Rob Adams, The Herald.   

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Thursday 10th October

Causeway Barn  7.00pm

 

SIPING GUO  bassoon   APOLLINE KHOU  piano

supported by THE COUNTESS OF MUNSTER TRUST RECITAL SCHEME

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Performances given by selected young artists chosen by the Countess of Munster Musical Trust  are a regular feature in our annual series and never disappoint. This year we welcome the highly talented bassoonist Siping Guo from China, who brings a rich musical background and a diverse skill set to his performances. Awarded full scholarships for both his Bachelor's and Master's studies at the Royal College of Music, Siping has excelled academically and as a performer, winning prestigious awards. His artistry has been recognised in solo and ensemble performances in major venues and with notable orchestras including being guest principal with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra to which he has just been appointed Principal Bassoon. He is also a skilled period instrument player and has a passion for early music.

 

Siping will be joined by award winning soloist, continuo player and chamber musician Apolline Khou who we heard last season as harpsichordist for Musique de Chambre with Luca Imperiale. Born in France, Apolline is currently the Historical Keyboards fellow at the Royal College of Music.

 

Their programme includes works by Bach, Bozza, Saint-Saëns and Weber.

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Saturday 23rd November

St Mary’s Church, Causeway  4.30pm

 

LEON McCAWLEY  piano recital

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A long awaited return visit by the distinguished British pianist Leon McCawley. He first played for us in 1996!  after winning, in 1993, First Prize in the International Beethoven Piano Competition in Vienna and Second Prize at the Leeds International Piano Competition. He has been delighting audiences worldwide ever since. His many concert performances and extensive discography have established him as a pianist of great integrity and variety bringing freshness and vitality to Classical, Romantic and 20th century repertoire. He has made acclaimed performances at the major venues in the UK, including  the London Piano Series at Wigmore Hall and four invitations to the International Piano Series at London’s Southbank Centre. Abroad he has played at the Hong Kong Arts Festival, New York’s Lincoln Center and Singapore International Piano Festival. As concerto soloist he has performed with many leading orchestras both in the UK and further afield. 

 

He has received many accolades for his wide-ranging discography making him ‘One of today’s most impeccably musical pianists.’ International Piano.  Leon’s 2024 release ‘Natural Connection’ for SOMM Recordings is no exception: “This scintillatingly varied recital combines sensuous virtuosity, compelling charm and musical probity. Highly recommended.” (Gramophone, February 2024).  

 

His programme for the Music Circle includes works by Beethoven, Rachmaninov, Mendelssohn and Schumann.

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Free Lunchtime Organ Recitals

given by Gerald Taylor FRCO

Unitarian Church, Worthing Road  1pm

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Tuesday 29th October

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Tuesday 3rd December

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No need to book, just turn up

Retiring Collection in aid of Music Circle concert promotions

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