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JS Bach Brandenburg Concerto No.5, BWV 1050  
JS Bach Orchestra Suite No.2 in B minor 
      7. Badinerie
Mozart Clarinet Concerto in A Major, K.622 
Elgar Serenade for Strings 
       2. Larghetto
Coleridge-Taylor Four Noveletten for Strings 
2. No.2 in C Major
Piazzolla Libertango 
Kate Bush (arr. William Newell) And Dream of Sheep 

Ruth Rogers director 

Nothing is certain in life but death, taxes and the evolution of great music. Join us for a concert that will transport you through some of music’s most iconic moments from Bach to Kate Bush.  

Our journey begins 400 years ago in the Baroque era when Bach ruled the music scene. His music has proved timeless, permeating everything from film scores to technology. Take his Badinerie; you might not recognise the name, but you may well know the tune from its stint as Nokia’s catchy ringtone… 

Fast forward a few decades and we end up with Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto. Mozart, ever the visionary, composed this piece for an instrument that hadn’t fully developed yet, showcasing his belief in its future potential. 

After making some stops in the 19th century with some Elgar and Coleridge-Taylor, we land in the 20th century to wrap things up with some toe-tapping Piazzolla and a strings arrangement of Kate Bush’s 80s hit And Dream of Sheep.

This concert has been designed to include the set works of the 2025 GCSE music syllabus, making it ideal for students preparing for their exams.

Couperin (arr. Ades) Les Barricades Misterieux 
Ravel Le Tombeau de Couperin 
Ravel Piano Concerto in G Major 
Lili Boulanger (arr. Iain Farrington) D’un Matin de Printemps 
Debussy Danses Sacrée et Profane 
Mozart Symphony No. 31 in D Major, K.297 ‘Paris’ 

Zee Zee piano
Rosanna Rolton harp
Jonathan Bloxham conductor 

Young Mozart understood that while all roads may not lead to Rome, the truly successful ones led to Paris.  

Struggling to find work and establish himself as a serious composer, Mozart set his sights on the French capital in the 1700s to compose his largest orchestral work to date; his Symphony No.31, ‘Paris’. With a fierce ambition to woo the discerning aristocrats, Mozart pulled out all the stops to create a piece full of dramatic flair. The result? A masterpiece that not only conquered Paris but solidified his reputation as an international sensation.  

France’s position as a cultural capital continued to thrive. When new music was made, Paris was the hot-spot premiere platform artists rushed to. The city buzzed with new, exciting works from popular French composers, all determined to have their name on the Parisian stage. The music in this concert recreates some of these highlights including Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G Major, brought to life by the exhilarating Zee Zee, alongside works by Lili Boulanger, Debussy and Couperin.

Under 30? Get tickets for just £10.

This series is sponsored by Kirker Holidays.

 

 

Tasting Notes redefines the classic wine tasting experience. Enjoy the fusion of wine and music as you’re served a selection of canapés and 5 quality wines which have been thoughtfully paired with string quartets. Whether you’re a connoisseur or a newcomer, you’ll be made to feel welcome as our wine and music experts guide you through the evening with friendly and informative spoken introductions to enhance your tasting experience.

After the tasting – and included in the price of your ticket – continue your evening down in the Crypt where we offer a full bar and live jazz music until late. 

This season, we’re taking you on a European tour where you’ll discover wines and music from France, Italy and England. For the last stop on our tour, we’re staying on home turf to explore wine from the thriving English produce scene.

Tasting Notes redefines the classic wine tasting experience. Enjoy the fusion of wine and music as you’re served a selection of canapés and 5 quality wines which have been thoughtfully paired with string quartets. Whether you’re a connoisseur or a newcomer, you’ll be made to feel welcome as our wine and music experts guide you through the evening with friendly and informative spoken introductions to enhance your tasting experience.

After the tasting – and included in the price of your ticket – you can participate in a high-paced auction to win enviable prizes or continue your evening down in the Crypt where we offer a full bar and live jazz music until late. 

This season, we’re taking you on a European tour where you’ll discover wines and music from France, Italy and England. We’re kicking things off in the sun-kissed vineyards of France; a country that’s at the heart of the wine world, famous for its delicious and haute couture produce.  

Mozart String Quintet in G minor K.156

Schubert String Quintet in C Major

Gabriel Jackson Mass of St Mary

Charles Villiers Stanford Three Latin Motets, Op.38

Janet Wheeler Beati quorum via

Jack Oades Siochana, Peace, Shalom

Faure Requiem

 

Canterbury Cathedral Choir

London Mozart Players

Simon Blendis leader

David Newsholme conductor 

Jamie Rogers Organ

Grahame Davies Poet

Mozart Serenade No. 9 in D, K.320 Posthorn

1 Adagio Maestoso – Allegro con Spirito

Mozart Violin Concerto No. 4 in D Major, K.218

Britten Simple Symphony

Mozart Symphony No. 41 in C major, K. 551 Jupiter

 

Ben Hoffnung conductor

Simon Blendis leader

Julia Pusker violin

London Mozart Players

Robert Schumann Piano Concerto in A minor, Op.54
Clara (Wieck) Schumann Three Romances, Op.22 (orchestrated by Benjamin de Murashkin)
Mendelssohn Symphony No.4 in A Major, Op.90 ‘Italian’
Jonathan Bloxham conductor
Louis Schwizgebel piano

This concert has no interval.

Three’s a crowd – unless you’re Felix Mendelssohn, Robert and Clara Schumann.

Robert raved about Mendelssohn, waxing lyrically of the ‘unforgettable man’ in his letters. Unforgettable as he may have been, the sentiment wasn’t mutual; Mendelssohn didn’t mention Robert once when he put pen to paper. Oops.

Personal slights aside, Mendelssohn – already at the top of his game with works including his ‘Italian’ Symphony – was eager to support the struggling Robert and favoured Clara as a performer. Mendelssohn even conducted an early version of Schumann’s Piano Concerto – written for Clara – before it flourished into the version you’ll hear in this concert.

In between being her husband’s number one fan, Clara was forging her own successful career as a pianist and composer. While she didn’t rate her own compositions highly, the popularity of her Three Romances speaks volumes about her talent.