Rebecca Clarke 1886-1979
Two Pieces for String Quartet: Comodo e amabile (Comfortable and gentle) and Poem
Composed 1924
Rebecca Clarke was born in Harrow in 1886. Her father was American and her mother of German descent. They were a musical family and Rebecca was encouraged to learn the Viola and study Composition, Harmony and Counterpoint. In 1907 she became Continue reading 19th March 2023 – Joanna MacGregor & Brighton Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble – Programme notes
The Heath Quartet were once regulars in this series of concerts, last heard in the final concert at the Dome before the long-term temporary move to the Attenborough Centre. Since then, much has changed, notably in Continue reading Coffee Concert 19th February 2023 – Heath Quartet – Strings Attached Review by Michael Wilkinson
NEXT CONCERT
The fifth concert of the season will be given by the Heath Quartet on Sunday 19th February at 11.00 am at the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts (ACCA), University of Sussex.
PROGRAMME
Haydn String Quartet in F minor, Op 20 No 5
Fanny Mendelssohn String Quartet in E flat Major
Schubert String Quartet in D minor D.810 (Death and the Maiden) Continue reading Newsletter #75
Joseph Haydn ( 1732-1809)
String Quartet in F minor Op. 20 No. 5
Allegro
Minuetto
Adagio
Fuga a due soggetti
Haydn’s string quartets Op. 9 of 1769 and Op. 17 of 1771 had developed the form away from the divertimento style of writing for strings to one where the instruments were on more equal terms, but also with a degree of Continue reading 19th February 2023 – Heath Quartet – Programme notes by Guy Richardson and Chris Darwin
This year’s programme has been characterised by splendid concerts, and this solo recital stood out even by these extraordinary standards, in a series of gripping performances of very different works.
Some recitals are memorable for their virtuosity, with the player intent on impressing by technique and ability. Philip Higham eschews Continue reading Coffee Concert 22nd January 2023 – Philip Higham – Strings Attached Review by Michael Wilkinson
NEXT CONCERT
The fourth concert of the season is being held in memory of Andrew Polmear Continue reading Newsletter #74
