Concert season

2007/08 season

Six classical concerts, curated for Worcester audiences.

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Sunday 29 March 2026 · 3:00pm

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Sunday 28 October 2007 · 3:00pm

Gary Ryan

Music from the 16th Century to the present day with works by Muldarra, Dowland, Bach, Tarrega, Piazolla, Dyens, Yocoh and Gary's own compositions 'Sugar Loaf Mountain' and scenes from 'The Wild West'.

Gary Ryan is one of the world's leading classical guitarists. He has been captivating audiences with his exceptional virtuosity for over a decade, winning universal praise for his formidable technique and profound musical artistry.

Renowned for breathing new life into the traditional guitar recital, Ryan takes the audience on a unique and fascinating musical journey, coaxing an extraordinary wealth of sounds from the instrument and revealing its full potential by performing music of many different styles and cultures. With his engaging platform presence his concerts greatly appeal to all, guitarists and non-guitarists alike.

Sunday 18 November 2007 · 3:00pm

The Bochmann String Quartet

Originally founded in 1977, the Bochmann String Quartet has performed on extensive international tours for more than a decade. They have made over 50 BBC broadcasts and numerous recordings, currently undertake regular European tours and perform in London's concert halls and throughout the UK. They have also been joined by many leading international chamber musicians including Robert Cohen, Raphael Wallfisch, Yonty Solomon and Jeremy Menuhin.

Programme highlights

  • Quartetsatz in C minor Schubert
  • Quartet in A minor Op. 13 Mendelssohn
  • Quartet in A minor Op. 132 Beethoven

Sunday 27 January 2008 · 3:00pm

A Two Course Treat

Wendy Nieper

  • Wendy Nieper · Singer

To begin, savour the life of Chopin through his rarely heard but exquisite songs and some of his personal letters. You will also hear music by composers who influenced him or were influenced by him.

To follow, relax as you listen to Gershwin's 'classical' Jazz, the jazz of Bernstein's New York and Sondheim's musical wit.

Sunday 17 February 2008 · 3:00pm

The Oxford Pro Musica Singers

This acclaimed choral group will sing music by Byrd, Tomkins, Gibbons, Parry, Walton and Harris; from Henry VIII, Weelkes and Purcell to Elgar, Chilcott and Cole Porter.

Imagine You're a Concert Pianist

Sunday 16 March 2008 · 12:00pm

Imagine You're a Concert Pianist

David Quigley, a young and much sought-after concert pianist, will work with a group of aspiring young piano students to demonstrate and discuss the joys and terrors of professional performing.

David and Joanne Quigley

Sunday 16 March 2008 · 3:00pm

Joanne Quigley and David Quigley

Joanne Quigley & David Quigley

  • Joanne Quigley
  • David Quigley

Programme highlights

  • Sonata in D major Op. 12 No. 1 Beethoven
  • Sonata for Violin and Piano Op. 18 Strauss
  • Rumanian Dances Bartok