PROGRAMME for
Concerts 2009-2010
performed at Dr Challoners High School for Girls, Cokes Lane, Little Chalfont
Saturday 17th October 2009 at 8:00 pm
Leland Chen / John Lenehan
Book tickets
- Kreisler/de Falla ~ Danse Espagnole
- Beethoven ~ Sonata in A major, Op.47 "Kreutzer Sonata"
- Kreisler ~ Syncopation
- Brahms ~ Sonata in G major, Op. 78
- Beethoven ~ Sonata in A major, Op.47 "Kreutzer Sonata"
Leland Chen has continually distinguished himself as an exciting presence in the musical world. Boris Schwartz wrote about that performance
"his musical versatility was so impressive he seemed to master every style from Bach to Bartok. His technique is impeccable, his tone warm and sensuous his musicianship serious and probing"John Lenehan's performances as a soloist , recitalist and duo partner have been acclaimed throughout the world. During a performing career of 25 years he has recorded more than 50 CDs and is active as a composer and arranger.
"Chen and Lenehan have all the necessary qualities: technical confidence and panache, the ability to play with uninhibited expression, yet showing proper respect for the text of the music" Gramophone
the principal inspiration behind the Club and its long-time Vice President, who died in 2008.
Saturday 7th November 2009 at 8.00 pm
Jonathan Hinden Mozart's Cosi: A Comic Opera Book tickets
Jonathan Hinden has been a teacher and coach for many years with the Glyndebourne Opera and elsewhere. He is a frequent lecturer on operatic subjects for music and other cultural societies. At the piano he can illuminate opera in a way which is entertainment rather than education. He brings insight and humour to his subjects and we are delighted to welcome him back to talk about Mozart's opera "Cosi Fan Tutte". We hope to arrange a coach trip to hear the opera at Milton Keynes later in November.
Saturday 21 November 2009 at 8.00pm
Simon Callaghan - piano Book tickets
- Mendelssohn ~ Song without words
- Sterndale Bennett ~ Sonata in F minor, Op. 13
- Chopin ~ Barcarole
- Chopin ~ Ballade No.4
- Beethoven ~ Sonata in C minor Op.13 (Pathetique)
- Sterndale Bennett ~ Sonata in F minor, Op. 13
Born in 1983, British pianist Simon Callaghan is in much demand internationally as a soloist and chamber musician. He continues to captivate audiences with his intelligent and compelling performances and his wide-ranging musical interests are earning him a reputation as a versatile and exciting young artist. Simon performed for the Club with the Emanuel Ensemble in 2008 and was invited at the time to return to give a solo recital. On that occasion he played a movement of the Sterndale Bennett Sonata.
"What a wonderful pianist, who combines complete understanding of the style of music he is playing with a rare subtlety and brilliance of execution." Sir Roger Norrington
Saturday 6th February 2010 at 8.00pm
William Stafford ~ clarinet and
Hiroaki Takenouchi ~ piano Book tickets
- Finzi ~ Five Bagatelles
- Brahms ~ Sonata Op. 120 No. 1
- Saint Saens ~ Sonata
- Bliss ~ Pastoral
- Weber ~ Grand Duo Concertante
- Brahms ~ Sonata Op. 120 No. 1
Hiroaki was born in Japan but came to London and the Royal College of Music in 1997. He received the RCM's The Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Rosebowl. With wide interests, including the core repertoire and contemporary music, he has appeared at festivals in Bath, Cheltenham, Husum and Salzburg.
William studied at Manchester University and the Royal Northern College of Music before embarking on post graduate study at The Royal College of Music. He has worked with leading London Orchestras and is principal clarinet with the Britten-Pears Orchestra.
Saturday 27th February 2010 at 8.00 pm
Florilegium Book tickets
Flute, violin, viola de gamba and harpsichord - musical director Ashley Solomon
- Couperin ~ Suite "L'espagnole" from Les Nations
- Handel ~ Trio Sonata in B minor
- Purcell ~ Suite for Harpsichord
- Vivaldi ~ Concerto in D major
- Bach ~ Trio Sonata in E minor BWV 526
- Marais ~ Le Sonnerie de Saint- Genevieve du Mont de Paris
- Rebel ~ Fantasie No.8 in E minor, Les characters de la danse
- Handel ~ Trio Sonata in B minor
We are delighted to welcome Florilegium to Little Chalfont for the first time. Regular performances in some of the world's most prestigious venues have confirmed Florilegium's status as one of Britain's most outstanding period instrument ensembles.
"Florilegium brought its customary finesse and tonal beauty to this enjoyable programme" The Strad
"Florilegium climbed the heights of dancing bliss and left the Wigmore sighing with pleasure." The Times
Saturday 27h March 2010 at 8.00pm
Camarilla Wind Ensemble Book tickets
Flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and horn
- Mozart ~ Fantasia in F minor K608
- Nielsen ~ Quintet Op.43
- Francaix ~ Quintette
- Zemlinsky ~ Humoreske
- Jenkins ~ Chums!
- Nielsen ~ Quintet Op.43
Camarilla currently holds the Leverhulme Junior Chamber Music Fellowship at the Royal Academy of Music, having played chamber music together since they began studies there in 1998. Individual members have performed extensively in the UK and internationally, working with the Royal Opera House and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra amongst others.
Camarilla particularly specialises in lesser-known works by British composers. This has led to the commission of a new work by Karl Jenkins which is included in their programme for this recital.
We hope to arrange a coach trip to Milton Keynes Theatre in November to be the Glyndebourne Touring Opera Company perform Mozart's 'Cosi fan Tutte'. If you are interested in receiving details of this trip please contact the Membership Secretary.