FELLOWSHIP HOUSE

SUNDAY AFTERNOON CHAMBER CONCERT SERIES

AUTUMN 2021

SIMON ROWLAND-JONES violaGEMMA ROSEFIELD celloTIM HORTON pianoPerformer, editor, composer and teacher, Simon Rowland-Jones has always led a busy and multifaceted musical life. He was founder violist of the Chilingirian Quartet, teaches viola and chamber music at the RCM and GSMD and is co-director of the North Norfolk Music Festival. Winner of numerous awards and prizes, Gemma Rosefield made her concerto debut at the age of sixteen and has appeared as soloist in the Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, and elsewhere throughout Europe, the USA, Russia, Japan and New Zealand.Equally at home in solo and chamber repertoire, Tim Horton was a founder member, with Gemma, of the world-renowned Leonore Piano Trio. He has also played with many leading chamber musicians including Paul Lewis, Imogen Cooper, Adrian Brendel and the Elias, Vertavo and Talich Quartets.‘Simon Rowland-Jones is one of the country’s leading chamber musicians.’ (Sunday Times)

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‘a mesmerising musical treasure’ (Gemma Rosefield) (The Strad)‘Tim Horton’s unaffected, heartfelt playing is perfectly judged.’ (The Arts Desk)A programme curated specially for the Autumn Series featuring virtuosity in Mendelssohn’s variations, refined sensibility in Brahms and an attractive set of variations by Rowland-Jones on the well-known lullaby by Brahms.

PROGRAMME■ Mendelssohn Variations Concertantes, op. 17■ Rowland-Jones Wiegenlied Variations ■ Brahms Trio for piano, viola and cello in A minor, op. 114

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MICHAEL FOYLE violinMAKSIM ŠTŠURA pianoPraised for ‘playing of compelling conviction’ (Daily Telegraph) and ‘astonishing mutual feeling, understanding and responsiveness’ (Seen and Heard International), the Foyle-Štšura Duo was formed in 2012 and won the Beethoven Piano Society of Europe Duo Competition and the Salieri-Zinetti International Chamber Music Competition in 2015. Since then, the Duo has performed in venues such as the Wigmore Hall, Purcell Room, Buckingham Palace, St Martin-in-the-Fields, Bridgewater Hall in Manchester, Usher Hall in Edinburgh, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, as well as for the St Magnus International Festival, Grachtenfestival Amsterdam, New York Chamber Music Festival, Cervantino Festival in Mexico and Evgeny Mravinsky Festival in Tallinn and St Petersburg. Their performances have been broadcast live on BBC Radio 3, NPO Radio 4 and Estonian Klassikaraadio. During the 2018–19 season, the Duo released two CDs, The Great War Centenary: Janáček, Debussy and Respighi Sonatas

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and Lutosławski and Penderecki: Complete Violin and Piano Works, to critical acclaim (‘delivered by both artists in sweeping style’, BBC Music Magazine). In 2020, the Duo recorded Beethoven’s complete sonatas for piano and violin to mark the composer’s 250th anniversary.Lady Elgar heard the violin sonata emerge as it was composed, describing it thus: ‘wonderful new music, different from anything else of his…. wood magic. So elusive & delicate’. The Strauss sonata was conceived more in orchestral terms, with its verve, sweep and concerto-like piano part. The outer movements are almost operatic in their broad proportions and impassioned rhetoric, with an enchanting central movement of Schubertian grace. PROGRAMME■ Elgar Violin Sonata in E minor, op. 82 ■ Strauss Violin Sonata in E flat major, op. 18■ Elgar Chanson de nuit ■ Elgar Chanson de matin

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HARRIET BURNS sopranoCHRISTOPHER GLYNN pianoHarriet Burns’ competition successes include 2nd prize at the Wigmore Hall/Independent Opera 2019 International Song Competition, the compulsory Song Prize and Recital Prize at the 2019 International Vocal Competition ’s-Hertogenbosch, 1st prize at the 2019 Maureen Lehane Vocal Awards at the Wigmore Hall and winner of the 2018 Oxford Lieder Young Artists Platform.Recital highlights include performances at the Wigmore Hall and Oxford Lieder Festival. Harriet is a member of staff at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and will be leading the 2021/2022 Voiceworks and Wigmore Voiceworks projects. She is also a singing teacher for the girls’ and boys’ choirs at Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford.

Christopher Glynn is a Grammy award-winning pianist and accompanist, praised for his ‘breathtaking sensitivity’ (Gramophone), ‘irrepressible energy, wit and finesse’ (The Guardian), ‘perfect fusion of voice and piano’ (BBC Music Magazine) and as a ‘visionary’ and ‘inspired programmer’ (The Times). He is Artistic Director of the Ryedale Festival and also appears in concert venues and festivals throughout the world, with recent and forthcoming appearances at the Wigmore Hall, BBC Proms, Carnegie Hall, Edinburgh, Aldeburgh, Oxford Lieder and Leeds Lieder Festivals, Royal Opera House, Barbican, Southbank Centre, Concertgebouw and Vienna Konzerthaus. He has made many CD recordings and is regularly heard on BBC Radio 3.‘Burns was confident, polished, witty, expressive and sweet toned.’ The TimesSongs of faith and hope juxtaposing Samuel Barber’s whimsical settings of often droll texts by ancient Irish monks with Schubert gems of similarly religious or mythic inspiration.

PROGRAMMEHigher Powers■ Schubert Selected songs■ Barber Hermit Songs, op. 29

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SOLEM QUARTETSince winning the Royal Over-Seas League Ensemble Competition in 2014, the Solem Quartet has established itself as one of the most innovative and adventurous ensembles of its generation, playing in such venues as London’s Wigmore and Queen Elizabeth Halls, Bridgewater Hall in Manchester and Oxford’s Holywell Music Room. They are Quartet in Residence at the University of Liverpool and also Ensemble in Residence at Aberystwyth MusicFest. ‘heartfelt brio and winningly understated virtuosity.’‘personable, and brimming with accomplishment and cohesion.’Beethoven’s op. 127 is one of the series of late masterpieces for the medium: a profound but uncommonly tender and introverted work. It will be prefaced by a poignant, evocative sequence including Schumann’s ‘Child Falling Asleep’ and the Scottish folksong ‘Ca’ the Yowes’.

PROGRAMME■ Reveries: a sequence including pieces by Purcell, Gurney, Cassandra Miller and Schumann■ Beethoven String Quartet in E flat major, op. 127

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DOMINIC DEGAVINODominic Degavino studied with Helen Krizos, Charles Owen and Noriko Ogawa and has performed at London’s Wigmore Hall and Southbank Centre. Concerto appearances include performances with the Manchester Camerata and RNCM Symphony Orchestra. His competition successes include 1st prize at the RNCM Gold Medal Competition and 3rd prize at the Concours International de Piano d’Epinal in France. He has been a Scholarship Holder of the Imogen Cooper Music Trust and is currently on the Tillett Trust DEBUT recital scheme. His piano trio, the Mithras Trio, were recently appointed BBC New Generation Artists.‘Dominic played with consummate skill... The audience was riveted.’

PROGRAMME■ Bach–Siloti Prelude in B minor ■ Haydn Sonata in E minor, Hob. XVI: 34 ■ Clara Schumann Variations on a theme of Robert Schumann, op. 20■ Brahms Fantasien, op. 116

www.dominicdegavino.co.uk

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KYLE HORCH saxophoneYSHANI PERINPANAYAGAM pianoOne of the foremost saxophonists of his generation, Kyle Horch has won numerous prizes at competitions in Britain, Europe and the USA. He performs worldwide as soloist, chamber musician and with leading orchestras such as the London Symphony, London Philharmonic and Royal Philharmonic orchestras, as well as the acclaimed ensemble Counterpoise. His recordings ChamberSax, AngloSax and Flotilla have received international praise. He is a saxophone professor at the Royal College of Music.As a pianist, composer and music director, Yshani Perinpanayagam has performed at venues ranging from the Wigmore Hall to the London Palladium, with artists from City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra to Nina Conti, and at events from Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival to the Oxford Lieder Festival. She is pianist of the Del Mar Piano Trio. Yshani was music director for triple-Olivier winner Emilia and for other shows at the Barbican and with the RSC. She recently made her presenting debut for BBC Radio 3.

‘This is a stunning album.’ American Record Guide (for AngloSax)Yshani’s ‘peerless’ playing has been praised for its ‘expressiveness, nuance and colour’. A beguiling programme of music by Eastern European composers featuring strands of poetic story-telling, folk influence and magical fairy tale imagery.

PROGRAMMEFairy Tales: recital music from Eastern Europe■ Alexander Tcherepnin Sonatine Sportive■ Serge Prokofiev 5 Mélodies, op. 35■ Rachmaninov Prelude in G major, op. 32 no. 5■ Rachmaninov Prelude in G sharp minor, op. 32 no. 12■ Eduard Tubin Sonata■ Rachmaninov Élégie, op. 3, no. 1■ Krzysztof Herdzin Fairytale Stories

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PAYMENTBy Bank Transfer Sort Code: 40-03-11 Payee: HGS Fellowship Account No: 71142976 Reference: Music

By Cheque Payable to HGS Fellowship and sent to: Music 1 North Square London NW11 7AA

FURTHER INFORMATIONFor details about getting to Fellowship House, parking and wheelchair access, please visit: fellowshiphouse.co.uk/contact

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSThis is the 11th year these concerts have taken place.Deborah Calland continues as Artistic Director, assisted by Barry Millington.HGS Fellowship gratefully acknowledges the continuing and vital support of the John S Cohen Foundation, the Hampstead Garden Suburb Trust and the Hampstead Garden Suburb Residents Association.

CONCERT INFORMATIONVenue Fellowship House 136A Willifield Way London NW11 6YD

Time All concerts start at 3pm and last approx. 1 hour.

Refreshments Concerts are followed by complimentary drinks (included in the ticket price) and the opportunity to talk to the artists.

CONCERT TICKET PRICE£12 per ticket. 10% discount if you book a minimum of 4 concerts.

HOW TO BOOKBy Post Complete and return the enclosed booking form to: Music 1 North Square London NW11 7AA

By Email Send an email with your name, address, telephone number and ticket requirements (eg. 2 tickets for concert B) to: music@fellowshiphouse.co.uk

By Telephone Call the Box Office on: 07973 186 729

BOOKING INFORMATIONPLEASE NOTE: These chamber concerts are always very popular so early booking is advisable. Seating capacity is reduced from last year. Entry by reserved seat tickets only. No sales on the door.

BOOKING FORMPlease complete the booking form and return it (with cheque payment if applicable) to: Music, 1 North Square, London NW11 7AA

CONCERT TICKET PRICE£12 per ticket. 10% discount if you book a minimum of 4 concerts

SUNDAY AFTERNOON CHAMBER CONCERTS

CONCERT DATE No. TICKETS

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A SIMON ROWLAND-JONES • GEMMA ROSEFIELD • TIM HORTON 24 OCT

B MICHAEL FOYLE • MAKSIM ŠTŠURA 31 OCT

C HARRIET BURNS • CHRISTOPHER GLYNN 7 NOV

D SOLEM QUARTET 14 NOV

E DOMINIC DEGAVINO 21 NOV

F KYLE HORCH • YSHANI PERINPANAYAGAM 28 NOV

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