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Summer Recital Series: 2
Jamie Bergin (piano)
Beethoven Sonata in E, Op.109
Schubert Sonata in A minor, D.537
Brahms 7 Fantasies, Op.116
Liszt Spanish Rhapsode
Jamie Bergin’s recital opens with one of Beethoven’s late spiritual sonatas and ends in scintillating fashion with virtuoso Liszt, with heartfelt works by Schubert and Brahms along the way.
WHY? Jamie was the top prizewinner in the Bremen International Piano Competition
Courtyard Theatre
£16 (£14.50 conc)
Under 18s free with an adult ticket (Ts&Cs apply)
Summer Recital Series: 3
Yehuda Inbar (piano)
To include
Beethoven Fantasia in G minor, Op.77
Brahms 4 Piano Pieces, Op.119
Schubert Sonata in A, D.959
In last year’s Summer Recital Series, Yehuda Inbar deputised at the last moment and gave an exquisite recital, so we are delighted to welcome him back and in repertoire to which he offers such insight.
WHY? By turns dramatic, song-like and soul-searching, the Schubert Sonata promises to be one of the outstanding experiences in the series
Courtyard Theatre
£16 (£14.50 conc)
Under 18s free with an adult ticket (Ts&Cs apply)
Summer Recital Series: 4
St John’s Ensemble with Louise Fuller (soprano)
Mozart Oboe Quartet in F, K..370
Schubert 3 Songs
Beethoven Horn Sonata in F, Op.17
Schubert Auf dem Strom
Schumann Piano Quintet in E flat
The final recital in the Summer Series continues the Schubert theme with a rare chance to hear Auf dem Strom, an extended song with horn obligato.
WHY? Mozart’s eloquent oboe quartet opens the programme, which ends with perhaps the greatest of all piano quintets
Courtyard Theatre
£16 (£14.50 conc)
Under 18s free with an adult ticket (Ts&Cs apply)
The Barber of Seville
Maidenhead Music Society presents Barefoot Opera’s production of The Barber of Seville, directed by Jenny Miller.
Barefoot Opera bring their inventive, exuberant ensemble style to Rossini’s comic masterpiece. Sung in Italian with English surtitles, fully staged and with the ‘Barefoot Band’ led by Lesley Anne Sammons, the young singers will delight you with their style and enthusiasm.
Rossini’s music has been compared to ‘the best champagne’, so come along to indulge in the bubbles and enjoy the comedy, as Rosina tries to manoeuvre her way out of her scheming guardian’s advances and into the arms of a gorgeous young Count.
WHY? New opera singers impress with their talents / New opera singers impress in Rossini’s comic masterpiece
Courtyard Theatre
£17, MMS members £12
Under 18s £5 or up to two free with an adult ticket
St John's Chamber Orchestra
Jacky Zhang (piano)
TBA (violin)
Benedict Bradley (violin)
Ashwin Tennant (piano)
Nigel Wilkinson (conductor)
Beethoven
Piano Concerto No.2: Romance No.1 in F;
Romance No.2 in G; Piano Concerto no.3
St John’s Chamber Orchestra launches its 40th anniversary season with an evening devoted to Beethoven.
WHY? The concert continues the Orchestra’s long commitment to young talent, with four outstanding teenage soloists
Courtyard Theatre
£18 (£16.50 conc) (£5 under 16s)
New Year's Day Concert
The annual sell out concert returns for the 19th and final year.
Full programme details to be announced shortly.
WHY? Including Handel’s Music for the Royal Fireworks and favourite works by J S Bach and Vivaldi
Courtyard Theatre
£18 (£16.50 conc) (£5 under 16s)