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What’s on Jan – Jun 2018 Sunday Concerts

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What’s on Jan – Jun 2018

Sunday Concerts

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The Spring 2018 season of Sunday concerts at Conway Hall is a truly international one, embracing the most talented ensembles from around the United Kingdom alongside leadinggroups from the Czech Republic, Germany, Norway, Austria and others. The musical offering is equally as varied and encompasses music from the Baroque – the continuation of AshokKlouda’s Bach series is a particular highlight – to the 20th century: Czech composer Karol Janovicky will give a pre-concert talk ahead of the performance of his own piano quartet onJanuary 21st and Conway Hall will host the world premiere of Richard Reason’s ‘Dylan Thomas Song Cycle’ in February.

The chamber music of Franz Schubert will be a focus of our concerts this season, with no fewer than eleven of his greatest works providing a running theme throughout the season. AlongsideSchubert and the other ‘greats’ of the chamber music world will we also hear performances of lesser-known works by composers such as Svendsen, Marx, Zemlinsky and Caplet, all addingto the vibrancy and variety of music on offer!

I do look forward to welcoming you to Conway Hall again in 2018 and would finally like to draw your attention to our ongoing fundraising campaign of which you can find details on the next page. We would be very grateful for your support.

With best wishes,

Simon CallaghanDirector of Music

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* Although operated and funded by Conway Hall Ethical Society, any donation to the concerts will be ring-fenced as such and only used to support our musical activities.

Support us

In order to continue to fulfil our ethos of “affordable classical music for all”, philanthropic support will be ever more significant to the bright future of our concert series. By supporting our concerts, you will be playing a vital role in enabling us to deliver inspiring concerts for many years to come, and memorable experiences for new and long-lasting audiences.

We are extremely grateful for the support of our current distinguished patrons who are renowned musicians, actors and broadcasters. Supporting our series means that you will join a family of dedicated, generous people who share a common passion and enthusiasm for music. Whatever your interests or backgrounds, we can build a close and rewarding relationship with you.

Not only do we provide a performance platform for established chamber groups, but we also give a springboard for the next generation of young artists to make their mark on the classical music stage. In a highly competitive world where young professionals are often expected to perform without any fee, we at Conway Hall are committed to supporting today’s musicians and insist on paying fees to our artists.

You can help us to continue our work by donating today. The generosity that you may provide will not just benefit Conway Hall as a cultural organisation, but also help the roster of professional musicians we work with continue to realise their lifelong ambitions.

How to DonateIn return for your generosity, we can offer exclusive benefits that get you closer to our concerts, including:

Patrons’ receptions after key concerts

The opportunity to attend rehearsals

Meet the Artists after the concert

Acknowledgment in our concert programmes and on our website

You can make a one-off donation online, here: po.st/ConcertsAppeal

You can also donate by cheque, payable to “Conway Hall Ethical Society”, sent to: Conway Hall Sunday Concerts, 25 Red Lion Square, London, WC1R 4RL

If you would like to find out more, please contact our Director of Music, Simon Callaghan: [email protected]

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January

January 7th, 6:30pm

I MusicantiTamás András (violin)Robert Smissen (viola)Richard Harwood (cello)Leon Bosch (double bass)Martin Roscoe (piano)

Schubert Adagio and Rondo Concertante D487Kodály Duo for violin and cello Op. 7 Schubert Quintet in A D667 ‘Trout’

+ PRE-EVENT Talk 5.30pm Roderick Swanston introduces the evening’s programmeSee page 17 for details

January 14th, 6:30pm

Eusebius QuartetBeatrice Philips (violin)Venetia Jollands (violin)Hannah Shaw (viola)Hannah Sloane (cello)

Haydn Quartet in BH Op. 64/3Korngold Quartet No. 2 Op. 26Mendelssohn Quartet No. 1 in EH Op. 12

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January 21st, 6:30pm

Dvorák Piano QuartetSlávka Vernerová-Pěchočová (piano)Štěpán Pražák (violin)Petr Verner (viola)Jan Žďánský (cello)

Mozart Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor K478 Karel Janovicky Piano QuartetDvořák Piano Quartet No. 2 in EH Op. 87

+ PRE-EVENT Talk 5.30pm Interview with Karel JanovickySee page 17 for details

January 28th, 6:30pm

Minguet QuartetUlrich Isfort (violin)Annette Reisinger (violin)Aroa Sorin (viola)Matthias Diener (cello)

Mendelssohn Quartet in E minor Op. 44/2 Ginastera Quartet No. 1 Op. 20 Schumann Quartet in A Op. 41/3

+ PRE-EVENT Recital 5.30pm Ashok Klouda: Sunday Suites 4 Bach Cello Suite No. 4 in EH BWV1010See page 10 for details

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February

February 4th, 6:30pm

Simon Callaghan & FriendsJamie Campbell (violin)Ashok Klouda (cello)Simon Callaghan (piano)

Schubert Notturno in EH D897Schubert Arpeggione Sonata D821Schubert Trio No. 1 in BH D898

February 11th, 6:30pm

Piatti Quartet & Aidan SmithNathaniel Anderson-Frank (violin)Michael Trainor (violin)Tetsuumi Nagata (viola)Jessie Ann Richardson (cello)Aidan Smith (bass)

Bridge Three IdyllsRichard Reason Dylan Thomas Song Cycle world premiereDebussy Quartet in G minor Op. 10

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February 18th, 6:30pm

Hiro Takenouchi & Sinfonia CymruHiro Takenouchi (piano)Members of Sinfonia Cymru

Sterndale Bennett Sextet in F# minor Op. 8Mendelssohn Sextet in D Op. 110

+ PRE-EVENT Recital 5.30pm Ashok Klouda: Sunday Suites 5 Bach Cello Suite No. 5 in C minor BWV1011See page 10 for details

February 25th, 6:30pm

Aquinas Piano TrioRuth Rogers (violin)Katherine Jenkinson (cello)Martin Cousin (piano)

Mozart Trio in BH K502 Saint-Saëns Trio No. 1 in F Op. 18Brahms Trio No. 1 in B Op. 8

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March March 4th, 6:30pm

Engegård QuartetArvid Engegård (violin)Alex Robson (violin)Juliet Jopling (viola)Jan Clemens Carlsen (cello)

Haydn Quartet in D minor Op. 76/2Bartók Quartet No. 4 Sz. 91Svendsen Romance Norwegian Folk Songs to include:“En smuk aftensang” from Kværfjord, North Norway, “A Yoik Suite” arranged by Sigmund Lillebjerka and “Estrellas”, a Finnish Tango

+ PRE-EVENT Recital 5.30pm Ashok Klouda: Sunday Suites 6 Bach Cello Suite No. 6 in D BWV1012See page 10 for details

March 11th, 6:30pm

Wihan QuartetLeoš Čepický (violin)Jan Schulmeister (violin)Jakub Čepický (viola)Michal Kaňka (Cello)

Richter Quartet in C Op. 5/1 Haydn Quartet in C Op. 76/3 ‘Emperor’ Josef Suk Quartet in BH Op. 11

+ PRE-EVENT Talk 5.30pm Roderick Swanston introduces the evening’s programmeSee page 17 for details

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March 18th, 6:30pm

Coull Quartet & Mark BebbingtonRoger Coull (violin)Philip Gallaway (violin)Jonathan Barritt (viola)Nicholas Roberts (cello)Mark Bebbington (piano)

Ireland Piano Sonata Ian Venables Piano Quintet Op. 27 Brahms Piano Quintet in F minor Op. 34

Kindly supported by The RVW Trust and The John Ireland Trust

March 25th, 6:30pm

Maggini QuartetJulian Leaper (violin)Ciaran McCabe (violin)Martin Outram (viola)Michal Kaznowski (cello)

Haydn Quartet in D Op. 20/4Vaughan Williams Quartet No. 1 Schubert Quartet No. 14 in D minor D810 ‘Death and the Maiden’

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A SchubertExplorationWe have a special focus on the music of Franz Schubert this season, with no fewer than 11 of his finest works forming a theme across the series.

January 7th Adagio and Rondo Concertante D487Quintet in A D667 ‘Trout’

February 4th Notturno in EH D897Arpeggione Sonata D821 Trio No. 1 in BH D898

March 25thQuartet No. 14 in D minor ‘Death and the Maiden’

April 8thShepherd on the Rock (Der Hirt auf dem Felsen) D965

May 6thTrio movement in BH D28Sonata (‘Duo’) in A D574Trio No. 2 in EH D929

May 20thString Quintet in C D956

Ashok Klouda: Sunday SuitesContinuing the series he began in 2017, cellist Ashok Klouda explores the masterpieces which inspired him to take up the cello in the first place: J. S. Bach’s Suites for Solo Cello and sets them alongside new works written for him by Natalie Klouda.

Dates for the diary (all at 5.30pm):

January 28th Bach Cello Suite No. 4 in EH BWV1010

February 18th Bach Cello Suite No. 5 in C minor BWV1011

March 4th Bach Cello Suite No. 6 in D BWV1012

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Princeton High School Orchestra (USA): Concert for UnicefSunday 11th February, 1pm

Fabulous orchestral music for all the family by Morricone, Piazzolla, Puccini, Vaughan Williams and more.

Free entrance with donationsAll proceeds to Unicef

Avant-guarding Mompou Maria Canyigueral (piano)Sunday 10th June 2018, 6.30pm

A word from the pianist: This project arose from my wish to perform Mompou’s complete ‘Cançons i danses’ together with new works created specially by composers of our time. As with the works by the Catalan composer, the new works are also based on Catalan folklore. Thus, the performance will be an avant-garde ‘duplicate’ of the cycle created by Mompou but with the personal stamp of each of the composers who have contributed. These nine composers come from different parts of Europe. I am truly amazed at how the project has been so positively received amongst some of the most prolific and active classical music creators of nowadays. It will be presented as part of the Eunic series ‘Inspired by....’. It is a co-production together with Instituto Cervantes, Arts Council in England, Institut Ramon Llull, Fundació Mompou and Lilly e Violetta.

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April

April 8th, 6:30pm

Louise Kemény & FriendsLouise Kemény (soprano)Max Welford (clarinet)Brian O’Kane (cello)Will Vann (piano)

Schubert Shepherd on the Rock (Der Hirt auf dem Felsen) D965Brahms Clarinet Trio in A minor Op. 114Joseph Marx Vier LiederZemlinsky Clarinet Trio in D minor Op. 3/2

+ PRE-EVENT Talk 5.30pm Robert Hugill introduces the evening’s programme. See page 17 for details

April 15th, 6:30pm

Linos Piano TrioKonrad Elias-Trostman (violin)Vladimir Waltham (cello)Prach Boondiskulchok (piano)

Debussy Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune arr. Linos Piano Trio Beethoven Trio in D Op. 70/2 CPE Bach Sonata in F Wq. 91 No. 3 Ravel Trio in A minor

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April 22nd, 6:30pm

Benyounes QuartetZara Benyounes (violin)Emily Holland (violin)Sara Roberts (viola)Kim Vaughan (cello)

Haydn Quartet in G Op. 76/1Bartók Quartet No. 2 Sz. 67Beethoven Quartet in F minor Op. 95 ‘Serioso’

April 29th, 6:30pm

Accio Trio Clemens Böck (violin)Leo Morello (cello)Christina Scheicher (piano)

Haydn Trio in F# minor Hob. XV:26 Beethoven Trio in G Op. 1/2 Smetana Trio in G minor Op. 15Shostakovich Trio No. 1 in C minor Op. 8

Kindly supported by the Austrian Cultural Forum

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May

May 6th, 6:30pm

Simon Callaghan & FriendsJamie Campbell (violin)Ashok Klouda (cello)Simon Callaghan (piano)

Schubert Trio movement in BH D28Schubert Sonata (‘Duo’) in A D574Schubert Trio No. 2 in EH D929

May 13th, 6:30pm

Atéa Wind Quintet & Ausiàs Garrigós MorantAlena Lugovkina (flute)Philip Haworth (oboe)Anna Hashimoto (clarinet)Ashley Myall (bassoon)Chris Beagles (horn)Ausiàs Garrigós Morant (bass clarinet)

Britten Movement for wind sextetGernot Wolfgang Duo for clarinet & bass clarinetMozart Andante in F K616 arr. MeyerRavel Le Tombeau de Couperin arr. AbrahamsenBruno Belthoise Fantango – Le Concert ImpromptuBozza Trois pièces pour une musique de nuit Janáček Mládí

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May 20th, 6:30pm

Zoffany EnsembleManon Derome (violin)Michael Trainor (violin)Catherine Musker (viola)Douglas Paterson (viola)Anthony Pleeth (cello)Kate Gould (cello)

Schubert String Quintet in C D956Brahms String Sextet in G Op. 36/2

May 27th, 6:30pm

Gémeaux Quartet & Oliver Wass Arisa Fujita (violin)Francesco Sica (violin)Sylvia Zucker (viola)Matthijs Broersma (cello)Oliver Wass (harp)

Debussy Quartet in G minor Op. 10Caplet Conte Fantastique for Harp and String QuartetDebussy Danses Sacrée et Profane for Harp and String Quartet Ravel Quartet in F

+ PRE-EVENT Talk 5.30pm Nicolas Southon introduces the evening’s programme.See page 19 for details

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June

June 3rd, 6:30pm

London Mozart Players Chamber Ensemble & Simon CallaghanSimon Blendis (violin) Jenny Godson (violin)Judith Busbridge (viola)Sebastian Comberti (cello)Stacey Watton (bass)Simon Callaghan (piano)

Mozart Eine Kleine Nachtmusik K525Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor Op. 37 arr. LachnerBottesini ElegyHaydn Symphony No. 102 in BH Hob. I/102

June 10th, 6:30pm

Special Event Inspired by... Mompou Maria Caniyagueral (piano)Mompou Cançons i Danses (Complete) Victor Estapé Dotze cavallersJoan Magrané Cançó i Dansa per a pianoNicolas Bacri Chanson et valse Op.145Antón García Abril ReverberacionesMortiz Eggert Hämmerklavier XXVI Jiri Gemrot Souvenir pour pianoJosep Maria Guix StellaJoseph Phibbs NocturnoKontantia Gourzi Wind dances Op. 72

Inspired by... is a series of concerts organized by EUNIC (European Union of National Institutes of Culture) which present new creations by composers from the EU inspired by great Europeancomposers.

See page 11 for more details

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Pre-concert Events

January 7th, 5:30pm in the Brockway Room

Roderick Swanston introduces the evening’s programme Pre-concert talk

January 21st, 5:30pmin the Brockway Room

Interview with Karel Janovicky Pre-concert talk

January 28th, 5:30pmin the Main Hall

Ashok Klouda: Sunday Suites 4 Bach Cello Suite No. 4 in EH BWV1010 Pre-concert recital

February 18th, 5:30pmin the Main Hall

Ashok Klouda: Sunday Suites 5 Bach Cello Suite No. 5 in C minor BWV1011 Pre-concert recital

March 4th, 5:30pmin the Main Hall

Ashok Klouda: Sunday Suites 6 Bach Cello Suite No. 6 in D BWV1012 Pre-concert recital

March 11th, 5:30pm in the Brockway Room

Roderick Swanston introduces the evening’s programme Pre-concert talk

April 8th, 5:30pm in the Brockway Room

Robert Hugill introduces the evening’s programme Pre-concert talk

May 27th, 5:30pm in the Brockway Room

Nicolas Southon introduces the evening’s programme Pre-concert talk

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Conway Hall 25 Red Lion Square Holborn, LondonWC1R 4RLMain: 0207 405 1818www.conwayhall.org.uk

Conway Hall is owned and operated by Conway Hall Ethical Society (formerly South Place Ethical Society), an educational charity whose aims are the study of ethical principles based on humanism and freethought. and the advancement of research and education in all relevant fields.Registered Charity: 1156033 www.conwayhall.org.uk

Patrons

Stephen HoughPrunella Scales CBERoderick SwanstonHiro TakenouchiPetroc TrelawnyTimothy West CBE

Contact

Director of Music:Simon [email protected]

Tickets

Standard Tickets £12.00 Advance Tickets £10.00 (only available if purchased online via www.conwayhall.org.uk). Advance Tickets are subject to availability and only available until 4.30pm on the day of the concert.

Free for people aged 8-25 (courtesy of the CAVATINA Chamber Music Trust).

The box office opens at 5.15pm when there is a pre-concert event, otherwise the box office opens at 5.45pm (cash and credit cards accepted).

Conway Hall is accessible by wheelchair

Getting here

Tube: Holborn station on the Piccadilly and Central lines (within a five-minute walk).Buses: 1, 8, 19, 25, 38, 55, 59, 68, 91, 98, 168, 171, 188, 242, 243, 521 (within a five-minute walk) Parking: Free parking all day on Sundays in Red Lion Square and adjacent streets. (Some parking bays are for residents only and there may be other local parking restrictions.)

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Jan uary

7th 5.30pm Roderick Swanston + PRE-CONCERT TALK

6.30pm I Musicanti SCHUBERT/KODALY/SCHUBERT

14th 6.30pm Eusebius Quartet HAYDN/KORNGOLD/MENDELSSOHN

21st 5.30pm Interview with Karel Janovicky + PRE-CONCERT TALK

6.30pm Dvořák Piano Quartet MOZART/KAREL JANOVICKY/DVOŘÁK

28th 5.30pm Ashok Klouda: Sunday Suites 4 + PRE-CONCERT RECITAL

6.30pm Minguet Quartet MENDELSSOHN/GINASTERA/SCHUMANN

February

4th 6.30pm Simon Callaghan & Friends SCHUBERT

11th 1.00pm Princeton High School Orchestra Concert + SPECIAL EVENT

6.30pm Piatti Quartet & Aidan Smith BRIDGE/RICHARD REASON/DEBUSSY

18th 5.30pm Ashok Klouda: Sunday Suites 5 + PRE-CONCERT RECITAL

6.30pm Hiro Takenouchi & Sinfonia Cymru STERNDALE BENNETT/MENDELSSOHN

25th 6.30pm Aquinas Piano Trio MOZART/SAINT-SAËNS/BRAHMS

March

4th 5.30pm Ashok Klouda: Sunday Suites 6 + PRE-CONCERT RECITAL

6.30pm Engegård Quartet HAYDN/BARTÓK/SVENDSEN/FOLK SONGS

11th 5.30pm Roderick Swanston+ PRE-CONCERT TALK

6.30pm Wihan Quartet RICHTER/HAYDN/JOSEF SUK

18th 6.30pm Coull Quartet & Mark Bebbington JOHN IRELAND/IAN VENABLES/BRAHMS

25th 6.30pm Maggini Quartet HAYDN/VAUGHAN WILLIAMS/SCHUBERT

April

8th 6.30pm Louise Kemény & Friends SCHUBERT/BRAHMS/JOSEPH MARX/ZEMLINSKY

15th 6.30pm Linos Piano Trio DEBUSSY/BEETHOVEN/CPE BACH/RAVEL

22nd 6.30pm Benyounes Quartet HAYDN/BARTÓK/BEETHOVEN

29th 6.30pm Accio Trio HAYDN/BEETHOVEN/SMETANA/SHOSTAKOVICH

May

6th 6.30pm Simon Callaghan & Friends SCHUBERT

13th 6.30pm Atéa Wind Quintet & Ausiàs Garrigós Morant BRITTEN/GERNOT WOLFGANG/

MOZART/RAVEL/BRUNO/BELTHOISE/BOZZA/MLADI

20th 6.30pm Zoffany Ensemble SCHUBERT/BRAHMS

27th 5.30pm Nicolas Southon + PRE-CONCERT TALK

6.30pm Gémeaux Quartet & Oliver Wass DEBUSSY/CAPLET/DEBUSSY/RAVEL

June

3rd 6.30pm London Mozart Players Chamber Ensemble & Simon Callaghan MOZART/BEETHOVEN/BOTTESINI/HAYDN

10th 6.30pm Avant-guarding Mompou + SPECIAL EVENT