George Gershwin (1898-1937) Lullaby for String Quartet (1919); Summertime (1934)
Music only started to impact on George Gershwin’s life when he was 12 and the family bought a piano for his elder brother Ira. Ira (the future lyricist) wasn’t interested, but George was. His piano teacher took him to concerts and at 15 he dropped out of school and worked as a Continue reading 20th February 2022 – Joanna MacGregor & Brighton Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble – Programme notes by Chris Darwin
Today’s concert was the first of the new year, in a difficult winter with uncertainty over the pandemic continuing. However, the commitment of the large audience was obvious and there was a real sense Continue reading Coffee Concert 23rd January 2022 – Maxwell Quartet – Strings Attached Review by Helen Simpson and Guy Richardson
Do you get more for your money at a Maxwell Quartet concert? Plenty of evidence here. Three extra unbilled pieces: an arresting Scottish Lament for a husband who, riding away from his own wedding feast, fell off his horse and died in the mud – plus two reels Continue reading Coffee Concert 23rd January 2022 – Maxwell Quartet – Other Reviews
STRINGS ATTACHED: Brighton and Hove Chamber Music Society
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The eleventh Annual General Meeting will be held via Zoom on Friday 18 February 2022 at 1130 Continue reading Annual General Meeting 2022 Agenda
This annual report summarises Strings Attached activity during 2021 and includes the Coffee Concert Season 2020/21.
The 2020/21 season of Coffee Concerts was an unusual one. The continuing coronavirus pandemic meant Continue reading Report of the Committee for 2021
