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St John's Chamber Orchestra
The Beethoven symphony cycle (21-25) continues with the titanic and stormy Fifth symphony.
Jianing Kong (piano)
Shree Rao (violin)
Nigel Wilkinson (conductor)
Beethoven
Piano Concerto No.4
Romance No.1 in F
Symphony No.5
Jianing Kong, prizewinner at the Sydney International Piano Competition has previously played Mozart and Brahms concertos at Norden Farm.
He returns with his effortlessly refined and elegant playing to the most radiant of Beethoven’s piano concertos.
Courtyard Theatre
£20 | Under 18s free
Pianists at Norden Farm 1: Jung Eun Séverine Kim
The first pianist in our Summer Series.
Brahms 4 Ballades, Op.10
Schubert Allegretto in C minor, D.915; 3 Pieces, D.946
Schumann Sonata No.1 in F sharp minor
The South Korean Séverine Kim was the first prizewinner of the Mottram International Piano Competition held last December in Manchester, also winning the audience prize.
We are thrilled to welcome her to Norden Farm. She has played throughout the world as a soloist and in chamber music and her programme takes us through a sequence of dramatic 19th century masterworks.
Courtyard Theatre
£18 | Under 18s free
Red Priest: Truly Madly Baroque
Presented by Maidenhead Music Society.
Music by Bach, Purcell, Handel, Telemann, Couperin and Vivaldi presented with verve and panache, Red Priest really find the ‘rock’ in baroque.
‘For sheer technical wizardlry, charismatic showmanship and expressive devilment, Red Priest is in an exhilarating class of its own’ BBC Music Magazine
£20 | £15 MMS Members
£5 Under 18s £5 - or up to two free with an adult
Maidenhead Music Society website
Red Priest's website
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Pianists at Norden Farm 2: Hao Zi Yoh
The second pianist in our Summer Series.
in association with Kirckman Concerts
Albeniz Rondena
Haydn Sonata in D, Hob.XVI 42
Schumann Fantasy in C
Chopin 3 Mazurkas, Op.59; Ballade No.4
Rachmaninov Variations on a theme of Corelli
The Malaysian pianist Hao Zi Yoh trained in Germany and London and has won many prizes and awards around the world: she is particularly noted for the beauty of her playing.
Her programme includes perhaps Schumann’s greatest keyboard work, Chopin’s titanic Fourth Ballade, and Rachmaninov’s last solo keyboard work.
Courtyard Theatre
£18 | Under 18s free
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St John’s Chamber Orchestra – Concert for Midsummer’s Day
Join us for this special concert featuring two of the most popular of all concertos, played by outstanding soloists from the Royal Academy of Music.
Olwen Miles (violin)
Khrystyna Mykhailichenko (piano)
Nigel Wilkinson (conductor)
Mozart Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
Bruch Violin Concerto No.1
Grieg Piano Concerto
Sicilian-born violinist Olwen Miles plays the Bruch, while the Grieg will be performed by Khrystyna Mykkailichenko, a Ukrainian refugee studying with Joanna MacGregor.
Courtyard Theatre
£20 | Under 18s Free
Summer Recital Series - Elmore String Quartet
Summer Recital Series (1/4)
In association with the Kirckman Concerts
Puccini I Crisantemi
Mozart Quartet in C, K.465 (Dissonance)
Ravel Quartet in F
We are delighted to welcome this young, acclaimed quartet to Norden Farm. They were formed in 2017 at the Royal Northern College of Music, and have been the recipients of various awards, with performances at major venues throughout the UK.
Their unmissable programme opens with a beautiful movement by Puccini, and closes with one of the most magical and thrilling quartets in the repertoire.
Courtyard Theatre
£18 | Under 18s Free
Summer Recital Series - St John’s Ensemble
Summer Recital Series (2/4)
Ron Colyer (violin)
Susan Black (viola)
Paul Cox (cello)
Kate Addis (double bass)
Jay Wilkinson (flute)
Rachel Porter (oboe)
Caroline Owen (clarinet)
Nigel Wilkinson (piano)
Schubert Sonatina in D for violin and piano
Mozart Adagio and Rondo, K.617
Beethoven Trio in B flat for clarinet, cello and piano, Op.11
Schubert Quintet in A (Trout)
Schubert’s great Quintet is one of the happiest and enchanting chamber works ever composed. This delightful summery programme also includes an early Beethoven trio, and Mozart’s final chamber work, originally intended to include glass harmonica.
Courtyard Theatre
£18 | Under 18s Free
Summer Recital Series - Diana Cooper (piano)
Summer Recital Series (3/4)
In association with the Kirckman Concerts.
Mozart Sonata in C, K.330
Chopin 4 Mazurkas, Op.30; Bolero, Op.19;
6 Preludes; Scherzo No.1; Ballade No.2
Ravel Oiseaux tristes; Alborado del gracioso (Miroirs)
The French-born pianist Diana Cooper studied in Paris and in London at the Royal College of Music. She is a laureate of many international competitions, and is particularly noted for her Chopin playing. Chopin is the focus for this recital with a sequence of famous works, framed by a Mozart sonata and some dazzling Ravel.
Courtyard Theatre
£18 | Under 18s Free
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Summer Recital Series - St John’s Ensemble with Poppy Shotts (soprano)
Summer Recital Series (4/4)
Ron Colyer and Rachel Colbourne (violins)
Susan Black (viola)
Paul Cox (cello)
Nigel Wilkinson (piano)
Mozart Piano Trio in C, K.548
Dvorak 3 Songs
Dvorak Sonatina in G for violin and piano
Schumann 3 Songs
Schumann Piano Quintet in E flat
The summer recital series ends with Schumann’s great Quintet, full of heart-warming melodies. Soprano Poppy Shotts makes a welcome return to the Norden Farm with songs to complement the main works.
Courtyard Theatre
£18 | Under 18s Free