Wednesday 13 August 2008
Masterclass: Colin Carr cello
Colin Carr, who has made regular visits to LDSM over many years, is eagerly sought after by young cellists. His classes reveal musical depths, intellectual analysis and technical expertise, all within a philosophy of compassion and integrity.
Garland for John
Lesley-Jane Rogers soprano
John Turner recorder
Richard Simpson oboe
Richard Howarth violin
Richard Williamson viola
Jonathan Price cello
John Manduell String Trio
Anthony Gilbert En bateau, d’apres Watteau
world premiere
Vaughan Williams Blake Songs, for soprano and oboe
John Manduell Verses from Calvary
Gordon Crosse Verses from Kipling world premiere
John Manduell ‘C-H’ – Recit and Aria
Sally Beamish Four Findrinny Songs
Vaughan Williams Merciless Beauty
Celebrating 80 years – 55 of which have been spent in the pursuit and passion of music – this programme brings together fellow composers and musicians in a tribute to Sir John Manduell CBE whose life has been spent furthering the cause of music worldwide from his many important spheres of work in the UK and elsewhere.
Quatuor Ebène 1
Mozart Divertimento in D, K136
Bartók Quartet No.1 (1908)
Schubert Quartet in D minor, Death
and the Maiden, D810 (Op. Posth)
“Interpreters of rare understanding
and communicative flair.” The Strad
This remarkable quartet came to make their UK début at LDSM immediately on winning the prestigious Munich ARD Quartet competition. Four years later finds them well established in concert halls around the world, as BBC New Generation Artists, and soaring ever higher.
Stile Antico 1
Song of Songs
“Not only talented, but with fresh ideas about how 16th-century sacred music should be presented.” The Times
The clear lines and excellent intonation of this superlative ensemble in a musical exploration of devotion to the Virgin Mary. Works by Palestrina, Gambert, Ceballos, Guerrero and Victoria in the perfect setting of Kendal Parish Church – our first ever late-night concert in this wonderful venue. What more can one want on a summer night?
