Worcester Concert Club

Chamber music at Huntingdon Hall, Worcester

Concert season

2015/16 season

Six classical concerts, curated for Worcester audiences.

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Nicholas Shipman
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Sunday 4 October 2015 · 3:00pm

The Clifton Trio

Nicholas Shipman and ensemble

  • Nicholas Shipman · clarinet
  • Joseph Spooner · cello
  • Stefan Hofkes · piano

The Clifton Trio has been playing together for over ten years and the musicians have forged a very special bond which is clearly seen and heard in their performances. They have performed widely throughout the UK and the Netherlands and have also toured the USA.

Programme highlights

  • Selection from the '8 Pieces' Max Bruch
  • Fantasy on an American Hymn Tune, Op. 70 Kenneth Leighton
  • Clarinet Trio, Op. 114 J Brahms
the trio's website Nicholas Shipman Joseph Spooner Stefan Hofkes
Joglaresa
Joglaresa Workshop

Sunday 8 November 2015 · 12:00pm

Joglaresa Workshop

Joglaresa are the most rebellious medieval ensemble – they have broken down more barriers and created more ground-breaking programmes than most.

Joglaresa Workshop
Joglaresa
Joglaresa

Sunday 8 November 2015 · 3:00pm

Joglaresa

Belinda Sykes and ensemble

  • Belinda Sykes · bagpipes, director, voice
  • Nick Hennessey · storyteller
  • Sianed Jones · fidel, voice
  • Angela Hicks · harp, voice
  • Magnus Mehta · percussion, voice
Joglaresa
Corinne Frost and Janine Smith
Artist website

Sunday 6 December 2015 · 3:00pm

Corinne Frost & Janine Smith

Corinne Frost & Janine Smith

  • Corinne Frost · cello
  • Janine Smith · piano

This well-established duo is a joyful collaboration of two inspiring artists renowned for their colourful interpretations of some of the greatest works for cello and piano. They bring an engaging and sparkling programme that ranges from Handel to Chopin via Beethoven and Paganini.

Programme highlights

  • Sonate in G minor Handel
  • Variations Concertantes in D major, Op. 17 Mendelssohn
  • Improvisation for solo cello: Variations on a Theme of Rossini Martinu
  • Variations on One String on a Theme by Rossini Paganini
  • Sonata in A major No. 3, Op. 69 Beethoven
  • Polonaise Brillante in C major Chopin
Artist website
Carducci String Quartet
The Carducci String Quartet

Sunday 24 January 2016 · 3:00pm

The Carducci String Quartet

Matthew Denton and ensemble

  • Matthew Denton · violin
  • Michelle Fleming · violin
  • Eoin Schmidt-Martin · viola
  • Emma Denton · cello

Described by The Strad as presenting 'a masterclass in unanimity of musical purpose, in which severity could melt seamlessly into charm, and drama into geniality', The Carducci Quartet is recognised as one of today's most successful string quartets performing over 90 concerts worldwide each year.

Programme highlights

  • Quartet Op. 20 No. 6 Haydn
  • String Quartet No. 4 Shostakovich
  • Quartet Op. 18 No. 1 Beethoven
The Carducci String Quartet
Maria Marchant
Artist website

Sunday 28 February 2016 · 3:00pm

Maria Marchant

Maria Marchant

  • Maria Marchant · piano

Award-winning British pianist Maria is much in demand as recitalist, concerto soloist and chamber musician since giving her Wigmore and Southbank debuts in 2010 to critical acclaim. She performs regularly for numerous festivals and music societies around the UK.

Programme highlights

  • Sonata Op. 27 No. 2 Moonlight Beethoven
    • Adagio sostenuto
    • Allegretto
    • Presto agitato
  • Intermezzo Op. 117 No. 1 in E flat major Brahms
    • Adagio sostenuto
  • Greenways Ireland
    • The Cherry Tree
    • Cypress
    • The Palm and May
  • Decorations Ireland
    • The Island Spell
    • Moon-glade
    • The Scarlet Ceremonies
  • Suite Bergamasque Debussy
    • Prélude
    • Menuet
    • Clair de Lune
    • Passepied
  • Liebeslied S566 'Widmung' Liszt/Schumann
  • Ballade in B minor Liszt
Artist website
Roberto Ruisi

Sunday 20 March 2016 · 3:00pm

Roberto Ruisi & Jo Seeley

Roberto Ruisi & Jo Seeley

  • Roberto Ruisi · violin
  • Jo Seeley · piano

British violinist Roberto is currently studying at the RCM, London. He made his concerto debut aged twelve, playing Bruch Violin Concerto and has performed many concertos since with various orchestras in the UK. He led the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain for three years, playing twice in front of the Queen, including in Buckingham Palace itself.

Programme highlights

  • Sonata No. 5 in F Op. 24 [Spring] Beethoven
  • Sonata for solo violin Bartok
  • Sonata Debussy
  • Unaccompanied Sonata No. 1 in G minor Bach
    • Adagio
    • Fuga
  • Violin Concerto No. 4 [First movement] Mozart
  • Caprice d'apres L'Etoile en forme de valse de C. Saint-Saëns Ysaye
  • Caprice No. 23 Paganini