Richard Burnett & Steven Devine
A weekend of concerts, talks and exhibitions on the theme of the English Chamber Organ.
There will be an exhibition by the chamber organ builders Martin Goetze and Dominic Gwynn Ltd on display throughout the weekend
Friday 10 September 8pm
Margaret Phillips
Arne, Handel, J.C. Bach, Haydn, Stanley, Pergolesi etc
Margaret Phillips is regarded as one of Britain's most outstanding organists and teachers. She and her husband have also founded the English Organ School and Museum in Somerset.
Tickets £17.50
Saturday 11 September 11.00-6pm
AN "ORGAN-ISED" DAY
Introduction to the Finchcocks chamber organs
- 11.00am - Coffee
- 11.30am - Opening by Margaret Phillips (president of Kent Young Organists). Introduction to the Finchcocks Chamber organs. Host: Micahel Foad. Tutor: Michael Overbury. Workshop and informal playing.
- 1.00pm - 2.00pm Lunch interval (light lunch - orders in advance - or bring a picnic
- 2.00pm - 4.00pm Recitals by young organists (including winner of Kent Young Organists Competition)
- 4.00pm - 5.00pm Tea interval
- 5.00pm - 6.00pm Talk by Dominic Gwynn
Day: £10.00, Evening: £17.50, Combined Day & evening: £20.00
Advance reservations essential for players in morning workshop - please email.
Saturday 18 September - Chopin Anniversary Celebrations
Chopin in England - 2.30pm
Gary Branch (piano) Helena Lloyd (piano) Rebecca Hojlund (mezzo soprano)
Chopin in England. Devised, written and narrated by Alastair Laurence.
In 1848, Chopin visited Britain on a concert tour which he hoped would bring enough funds to assist him in his search for health. However, these were to be his last public concerts before his death. The programme presents music played on this tout on pianos associated with the compose as well as contemporary writings which include his professional relationship with Broadwoods.
Celebrity Piano Recital - 8pm
Donna Stoering
Polonaise-Fantasie, Scherzo in B-flat mino, Nocturne in D-flat, Bacarolle, Selection of Waltzes, Sonata in B-minor
Donna Stoering is an internationally-known musician with a multi-faceted career that started with public performance at the age of five. She is now a renowned concert artist, giving solo recitals and piano concerti with major orchestras all over the world. She is also a well-known presenter/producer of using music as a "unifying force for peace" and has been the subject of several television programmes. Her many recordings include Beethovem 3rd Concerto with the Chicago Chamber orchestra and an all Chopin CD. She first met Richard Burnett when she was a York University as ARtist in REsidence and became interested in the period piano. The recital will be on the !*$" Pleyel similar to Chopin's own instrument.
Tickets £17.50
Friday September 24 8pm
Bel Canto recital
Simon Edwards (tenor) Simon Lebens (piano)
Italian chamber songs; Rossini, Donizetti, Bellini etc Piano solos on an Italian theme
In recent years, Simon Edwards has established an enviable repuation in the internationl operatic world as an interpreter of the late classicl and early romantic repertoire, especially Rossini. He has made recordings of over twenty operas and his CD "Amiamo Cantiamo" was released in 2009.
Simon Lebens, his regular accompanist, like Simon Edwards, lives in France where he professor of piano and chamber music in the Bordeaux Conservatoire. He gives regular concerts in the UK and on the Continent.
Tickets £17.50
Saturday September 25 2.30pm & 8pm
A Feast of Victoriana
Preeceded by a short talk by Alastair Laurence "Meet the Euphonicon"
Kate Semmens (soprano) Arlene Thiel (soprano) Simon Edwards (tenor)
John Hancorn (baritone) Richard Burnett, Steven Devine & Steven Lebens (keyboards)
Vocal music by Mendelssohn, Gilbert & Sullivan, Bishop, Prince Albert etc. Sentimental ballads to include "Come into the Garden Maud". Keyboard music including duets and dances played on a cross section of Victorian keyboard instruments: the 'Prince Albert' square, the Alexandre harmonium and the Euphonicon
Tickets £17.50
Saturday October 2.30 pm
Follia and Fandango
Laura Tivendale (harpsichord)
A concert for solo harpsichord including the two most popular 18th century dances, the wild Portuguese Follia and the lively Spanish Fandango. Colourful and exuberant music with works by Scarlatti, Pratsch, Soler and C.P.E. Bach.
Laura was the winner of the 2009 Broadwood Harpsichord Competition held at Fenton House and part of her prize is a solo concert at Finchcocks and at Hatchlands. She graduated with first class honours and an LRAM from the Royal Academy. She recently gave her debut for the British Harpsichord Society at Handel House and a solo broadcast for Radio 3. In February, she was selected to participate in the First International Competition in Moscow, as the only English harpsichordist. She is passionately committed to music education
Tickets £12.50 Friends of Finchcocks £10.00
October 3
Finals of the John Kerr Award 10.00am-6pm
Judges: Julie Kennard, Ian Partidge CBE & Dr Geoffrey Govier
Eight finalists will each present a short programme of English songs ranging from c.1600-c.1900
Full details and bookings from: The Secretary, The John Kerr Award for English Song, The Coach House, Camden Park, Tunbridge Wells. TN2 5AA. Tel 01892 530049 www.johnkerraward.org.uk
Morning coffee, lunches & tea will be available from finchcocks - not included in the ticket price and will require payment on the day. Lunches must be ordered in advance)
Tickets £20.00 whole day, £15.00 half day
Tickets £20.00 whole day, £15.00 half day