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Bach Orchestral Suite No. 3 – Vivaldi Recorder Concerto
Join us for an unmissable evening of classical masterpieces!
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Saturday, 5th April 2025
š¢ 7.30pm
š¼ Conductor: Sebastian See-Schierenberg
š» Leader: Lisa Orton
šŖSoloist: James Brookmyre
Corelli Gigue, Sarabande and Badinerie – The Gigue is upbeat and energetic, the Sarabande slow and stately, and the Badinerie playful and spirited, each showcasing intricate violin ornamentation and rhythmic vitality.
Mozart Adagio and Fugue – Mozart’s Adagio and FugueĀ is a dramatic and emotionally intense work, showcasing the composer’s mastery of counterpoint and his ability to evoke deep, contemplative moods.
Borodin Nocturne – In this intimate and lyrical piece, Alexander Borodin crafts a dreamy, soulful atmosphere, blending rich harmonies with sweeping melodies.
Suk Serenade – AĀ charming, lyrical piece, filled with warmth and elegance, featuring rich harmonies and beautiful melodies that evoke a sense of nostalgia and grace.
James Brookmyre performs as a soloist, chamber and orchestral musician with leading ensembles in the UK and abroad where these engagements have taken him across Europe, USA, and the Middle East. Recent performance highlights include playing as a principal with the Bremen Barockorchester, La Petite Bande, Brecon Baroque, Welsh National Opera and the Flanders Recorder Quartet.
An enthusiastic educator, James holds teaching positions at theĀ Royal Welsh College of Music & DramaĀ andĀ Cardiff UniversityĀ and teaches every year at the Moulin de Cajarc in Cordes-sur-Ciel where he works with an international cohort of students.
He recently premieredĀ Lynne PlowmanāsĀ Bird MusicĀ for recorders and piano, is preparing a recital of the Bach flute sonatas on voice flute and harpsichord, and performed Telemannās Concerto for Recorder and Viola da Gamba with Reiko Ichise, directed by Rachel Podger.
James graduated from theĀ Guildhall School of Music & DramaĀ with first class honours and at theĀ Escola Superior de MĆŗsica de Catalunya, where he studied recorder and clarinet. His teachers have includedĀ Ian Wilson, Ā Pedro Memelsdorff, Pamela Thorby, Jane Booth, Dame Thea King,Ā Robert Ehrlich andĀ Lorenzo Coppola.
He is currently pursuing a PhD in musicology at Cardiff University, where he holds the department scholarship, and is Producer for theĀ Brecon Baroque Festival.
Tickets
Ā£15 on the door
Ā£12 in advance via Ticket Source (Ticket sales open after the 1st December 2024)
Ā£5 for students
Free for children