With the profession in unprecedented turmoil, aspiring young musicians are in desperate need of encouragement. This third series of benefit concerts takes place against an uncertain background and is supported by generous private sponsorship and also some seasoned professionals giving their services for which Trustees are extremely grateful
Rodney Slatford OBE, Founding Chairman
Sunday 14 April, 3pm Heartwood Quartet. Dylan Latham from Norwich brings his string quartet from the Royal Northern College of Music for a Spring recital. Mozart Quartet No.23 in F major K.590, Smetana Quartet No.1 in E minor‘From my Life’, and Janáček Quartet No.1 ‘Kreutzer Sonata’. Dylan narrowly missed a Craxton Trust award last year and will return for a violin recital on another occasion.
Sunday 5 May, 3pm Tom Scott (piano). Tom is currently studying for a post-graduate degree at the Royal Academy of Music after gaining his BMus first class honours from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. His programme features a single work by one of America’s most important composer pianists, Frederic Rzewski ‘The People United Will Never Be Defeated!’ Rzewski takes listeners on a journey through the events that went on in Chile during the 1970s. Tom wants to champion this set of variations that can be heard on YouTube in a live recording by the composer.
Wednesday 5 June, 7.30pm Celebrity Anniversary Concert. NB This concert ticket is £15. The world famous Henschel Quartet from Germany celebrate their 30th anniversary with performances in Aldeburgh, preceded by recording sessions in South Creake. Their programme includes Mozart Piano Quartet in G minor K478, Mahler Piano quartet movement in A minor and Freda Swain Piano Quartet ‘The Sea’. The ensemble is focusing on recently discovered works by Freda Swain, most of which were thought lost.
Saturday 22 June, 7.30pm Purcell School ImpulseConcert. A concert concluding the tenth annual educational tour to four primary schools in North Norfolk. The Impulse tour, coordinated by Alison Cox OBE, Head of Composition at the Purcell School, brings a wide variety of the country’s most talented young musicians to work with local children. Based at the Yorke Trust’s Old Norwich Arms in South Creake and supported by The Arts Society North West Norfolk, the scheme’s unique concerts make for inspiring and rewarding listening.
Sunday 30 June, 3pm Jack Hancher (guitar). Jack, winner of the prestigious Gold Medal of the Royal Over-Seas League Competition in 2022, is considered a rising star of the classical guitar who has been described as a poet and a painter. Bach, Dowland and Britten. All concerts begin at 15:00 and are in The Old Chapel, Burnham Road, South Creake, NR21 9JF unless otherwise indicated Tickets £12.00 unless otherwise indicated, from 01328 738482, Text 07899 771366 or email to carol.jennings2@btinternet.com. Payment by BACs Sort Code: 52 41 29 A/C 44630417
Light refreshments are included at all events.
Saturday 13 July, at 3pm Chairman’s 80th Birthday Concert at St Mary’s Parish Church, South Creake, NR21 9JF. A programme performed by professional friends and young musicians. Works include Rossini’s Duetto for double bass and cello, Mozart’s Duo in G major K.423for violin and viola played by former Nash Ensemble colleagues Marcia Crayford and Simon Rowland Jones, and Betty Roe’s Jazz Songs and Cat and Mouse sung by Jennifer Hamilton.
Saturday 20 July, at 7pm Yorke Trust 40th anniversary concert at Houghton Hall. A gala concert in the Picture Gallery at Houghton Hall kindly hosted by the Trust’s patron Lord Cholmondeley GCVO, DL. The showcase celebrates the Trust’s achievements and focuses on the future. Participants include singers Max O’Neill from Dublin and Alice Platten, Norfolk Young Musician of the Year, bassist Nathan Perry, lutenist Matthew Wadsworth and other bass players large and very small. The evening includes a reception and access to Sir Antony Gormley’s exhibition of 100 life-size iron statues in the grounds.
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