We regret to say that we are still unable to announce plans for a possible 2020/21 coffee concert season. However, we have two announcements to make which might interest our members.
Seaford Music Society are to stream three live concerts:
This is the last in our series of occasional newsletters featuring chamber music that means something special to our authors. The next newsletter will be sent when we are able to inform you about plans for the 2020/21 season. Until we know what those plans are we shall not be asking members to renew their subscriptions.
Today’s article is by Jack Adler-McKean, step-son of Mary, our Chair. Jack takes us into territory that is unfamiliar Continue reading Newsletter #52
This is the sixth in our series of newsletters focusing on individual pieces of chamber music, chosen by members of the Strings Attached team. This time Helen Simpson, Strings Attached committee member, writes about another relatively unknown piece from the 20th century. And if the name Seeger seems familiar, yes, she was the step mother of Pete Seeger and mother of Peggy!
Ruth Crawford was an American composer, known for Continue reading Newsletter #51
This is the fifth in our series of newsletters focusing on individual pieces of chamber music, chosen by members of the Strings Attached team. This time Guy Richardson, composer and Strings Attached committee member, writes about another relatively unknown piece from the 20th century.
William Walton String Quartet No 2 in A minor
Continue reading Newsletter #50
This is the fourth in our series of newsletters focusing on individual pieces of chamber music, chosen by members of the Strings Attached team. This time Chris Darwin, the author of our acclaimed programme notes, explores a special interest of his by writing about a neglected master of the late 19th and early 20th century.
William Martin Yeates Hurlstone (1876-1906) Continue reading Newsletter #49
This is the third in our series of newsletters focusing on individual pieces of chamber music, chosen by members of the Strings Attached team. This one discusses another (relatively) modern work. Continue reading Newsletter #48
