December 13, 2023
The versatility and talent of these world class musicians will be clear for all to see, with an evening featuring all the usual festive fun and enjoyment, alongside the traditional music from one of the finest military bands in the...
December 21, 2023
Rodgers The Carousel WaltzRodgers/Hammerstein Oh What a Beautiful MorningRodgers/Hammerstein Surrey With The Fringe On TopProkofiev TroikaWells/Tormé Chestnuts Roasting on an Open FireAnderson Sleigh RideTrad. arr. Goodwin The 12 Days of ChristmasMarks Rockin’ Around the Christmas TreeMarks Rudolph the Red-Nosed ReindeerBerlin...
January 25, 2024
Smetana – Má Vlast (complete) Conductor: Jac van Steen Má Vlast is considered a paragon of Czech nationalism – celebrating its culture and history, the countryside, and its people. Though usually performed as independent pieces, only as a six-work cycle...
January 29, 2024
HAYDN – Piano Trio in A Hob.XV:9 (13’)SCHUMANN – Piano Trio No 2 in F Op.80 (27’)HAYDN – Piano Trio in E flat minor Hob XV:31 (13’)BEAMISH – Piano Trio written for Trio Gaspard’s ‘Haydn Project’ (c.10’)LISZT – Hungarian Rhapsody No.9 ‘Carnival in Pest’ (10’)...
February 26, 2024
HAYDN – String Quartet in D Op.64, No.5 ‘Lark’ (20’)FANNY MENDELSSOHN – String Quartet in E flat (22′)FELIX MENDELSSOHN – String Quartet in E minor Op.44, No.2 (32′) The electrifying Consone Quartet, recent BBC New Generation Artists, comprises four sensitive and spirited musicians...
March 8, 2024
TABEA DEBUS – recorder & SAMUELE TELARI – accordion. A unique performance of music and movement inspired by the physicality of Roosendael’s Rotations, created in collaboration with award-winning choreographer Sally Marie. PÄRT – Pari Intervallo (5’)CAGE – Harmony XVIII (from 44 Harmonies)...
Portsmouth Chamber Music Series: Sounds of Now – Ligeti Quartet play Anna Meredith’s string quartets
March 21, 2024
Anna Meredith’s joyful, furious, energetic and restful music dazzles but is never too serious. The critically-acclaimed Ligeti Quartet share tracks from their new album fusing acoustic and electronic music for string quartet by the Mercury-prize nominated composer. MEREDITH – Tuggemo (5’30)MEREDITH –...
April 22, 2024
STRAVINSKY – Three Pieces for String Quartet (7’)COLERIDGE-TAYLOR – Clarinet Quintet (31’)SCHUBERT – String Quartet No.14 ‘Death and the Maiden’ (40’) A concert of contrasts, showcasing the versatility of the world-class musicians from Ensemble 360. Schubert’s deeply personal and beloved ‘Death and the Maiden’...
May 1, 2024
Lullaby is an entrancing evening of music in which the hypnotic purity of Indian music meets contemporary electronica and live instrumental improvisation. Inspired by traditional Indian lullabies, this is an entrancing evening of music in which the hypnotic purity of...
May 20, 2024
MARSCHNER – Piano Trio No.2 in G minor, Op.111 (32’)BRAHMS – Piano Trio No.3 in C minor, Op.101 (21’)DVOŘÁK – Piano Trio No.4 in E minor, Op.90 ‘Dumky’ (32’) The Gould Piano Trio returns to Portsmouth after a warmly received collaboration with violist Gary...