Concert Updates


Four concerts, the first of them tonight:

1. Thursday 22 July 6.30 pm, La Reveuse
Theorbo music and arrangements of viol and harpsichord pieces by Robert de Visee, Marin Marais and Francois Couperin.

Handel House Museum, London

Yair Avidor (theorbo, Klaus Jacobsen 2004)



2. Saturday 31 July 7.30 pm, L'infidele
Baroque lute music by Sylvius Leopold Weiss, Jaques Gallot, Charles Mouton, and Francois Dufault

Yair Avidor (11-course lute, Paul Thomson 1987)

£10 on the door or from the box office:

King of Hearts, Norwich http://www.kingofhearts.org.uk/

www.amphionconsort.com


3 Suffolk Villages Festival: MONDAY 30 AUGUST 2010
St Mary’s Church, Boxford, 12.00 midday MEINE LIEDER, MEINE SÄNGE.

Songs with guitar by Schubert, Weber & Spohr.

Stephen Varcoe (baritone), David Miller (nineteenth-century guitar - orig Lacote, Paris 1844 ).


The six-string Spanish guitar, the forerunner of the modern instrument, became popular in Germany around 1800 as a portable alternative to the pianoforte; Carl Maria von Weber is known to have played it, and Franz Schubert may have done so as well. The songs in this concert are chosen from those by Schubert, Weber and Louis Spohr published at the time with guitar parts, presumably with the composers' approval. David Miller also plays guitar solos by Johann Kaspar Mertz (1806-1856), a Hungarian guitar virtuoso active in Vienna. Stephen Varcoe is one of Britain's most distinguished and versatile baritones, with more than 125 recordings to his name, ranging from Purcell, Bach and Handel to Nigel Osborne and John Tavener. He is also the author of several books on singing and is in great demand as a teacher and lecturer. David Miller is one of Britain's busiest lutenists (he took part in our performance of Monteverdi's Orfeo in 2007), and also plays a range of other plucked instruments, including the early nineteenth-century guitar.


4. DARTINGTON INT SUMMER SCHOOL: Saturday 24 July

LAGRIME MIE - Emma Kirkby, David Miller & Friends. English and Italian Laments including works by Dowland, Coperario, Purcell, Carissimi, Kapsperger, Monteverdi and Strozzi.



8.15pm GREAT HALL£18.50 reserved/£14 unreserved

Federation Meeting July 18th

After a frantic but good humoured rehearsal on Saturday at St Marks (where Ray made a fashion statement by turning up to conduct the ensemble in shorts!!) all our hard work finally paid off at the FGS 'Big Gig' day on Sunday! No photo of Ray in his shorts though--women and children might be viewing this site!!

Special thanks to all BGS members who contributed to our orchestral offering. You can see them below hard at it with Signor Scarlattis Sonata.




The Federation Day was a great success despite the closures of the Blackwall tunnel and the curious attempts by the road maintenance at Enfield Council, who obviously so loved our performances that they were not prepared to let us leave ...at least that is the only explanation I can come up with for the traffic congestion. Mind you it was just as bad at Dartford!!!

Still, despite those minor mishaps, it was a fantastic day and on behalf of all the Bromley Members I would like to thank Ray and his team at Enfield for organising the venue and the catering. I would also like to pay tribute to Cornelius Bruinsma's stewardship (and patience) in leading the mixed performance of all the FGS members- this was no mean feat! Cornelius did a great job in preparing us to tackle a few rather complex pieces such as the Valse Venezualean and a particularly tricky Canzon which for some members came as a bit of a surprise!! (Especially for your correspondent who only looked at it the night beforehand!!!).

I would also like to pay special tribute to the work that Ray Butcher put into getting us all ready for the event. The lengthy trip to Enfield and back yesterday reminded us all what a journey Ray makes every month to visit the BGS to cajole and encourage us to perfect our ensemble technique. His efforts are much appreciated by us all!

It was terrific to catch up with all the other Guitar Society Members yesterday and we look forward to seeing them again in 2011 when Bromley (and I can't believe that I am actually typing this, so I will say it again)...when BROMLEY BGS will be the host for the the Federation Meeting . Still we have time to sort out a few minor matters such as venues and catering- but I am aware that with Enfield GS we have a pretty big act to follow!

Keep the third week of June free in your diaries for 2011!!

Federation Meeting at Enfield July 18th

A friendly reminder about the Festival of Guitar Socities Meeting at Enfield.

Click below for the details

http://bromleyguitarsociety.blogspot.com/2010/06/federation-guitar-societies-annual.html


For those requiring transport from Bromley on Sunday please email me at aferrier.305@lgflmail.org

Guitars for Sale

2009 Casimiro Lozano cedar/indian rosewood with fustero tuners. This guitar has a patented bracing system giving concert level volume and a good high register. Excellent condition and with hiscox case - £2700 ono

2007 Stephen Hill lattice - cedar/brazilian rosewood. This guitar has been played quite alot and therefore isn't in very good condition with some scratches but the sound has benefitted a lot from being 'played in' and the price is half of a new one. Hiscox 'artist' case included £2250 ono

Both guitars can be tried in Dartford area. Email for further details - rsellery@live.co.uk

ILAMS Concert updates

ILAMS, the UK Society for the promotion of classical Iberian and Latin American music invites you to our forthcoming concerts in July and others we recommend:

Duo Spirito Latino
Sat 3 July 2010, 7.30pm Bolívar Hall 54 Grafton Way London W1T 5DL United Kingdom

(Not an ILAMS concert, but one we highly recommend!)

Led by Roberto Molina (poet) and Eralys Fernández (piano) this unique multi-media concert fuses classical music and Afro-Cuban poetry set to the contemporary rhythms of Salsa, Timba and Reggaeton. Special Guest: Ahmed Dickinson (guitar). *Free welcome Mojito, Cuba Libre in interval and Mojito after the show!*

Running order:
6.00pm, Cuban Documentary: El sabor del solar; La familia aspirina by Jane Thorlbon
7.00pm, Music: DJ plays traditional popular Cuban music
7.30pm, Concert
Sindo Garay Perla marina (Arr. for guitar)
Eduardo Martín Divertimentos tropicales (guitar)
Ernesto Lecuona Danza de los ñañigos (piano)
Nicolás Guillén Camina caminante (poem)
José María Vitier Danza de fin de siglo (piano)
Ernesto Lecuona Comparsa (piano)
Nicolas Guillén Sóngoro cosongo (poem)
Nicolas Guillén Tú no sabe inglé (poem)
Moisés Moleiro Joropo (piano)
Nicolás Guillén Quirino con su tres (poem)
Alberto Ginastera Three Argentine Dances (piano)
Jose Martí Versos sencillos (poems)
Ernesto Lecuona Ante el Escorial (piano)
Roberto Molina María Antonia (poem)
Ernesto Lecuona En tres por cuatro (piano)

http://www.culturacubana.co.uk/

This event is supported by the Cuban Embassy and Cubana Restaurant
Information:Web siteTickets: £12 / £10 ILAMS members (please email us to obtain the discount code)

Joanna MacGregor and Adriano Adewale with the Britten Sinfonia
Mon 5 July 2010, 7.30pm
Mansion House
Walbrook
London
EC4N 8LB United Kingdom

(Not an ILAMS concert but one we highly recommend!)
Programme includes:

Villa-Lobos Bachianas brasileiras No. 9
Gismonti Forrobodo Gismonti Frevoarr.
Joanna MacGregor Brazilian Folk Songs
http://www.soundcircus.com/http://www.brittensinfonia.com/http://www.adrianoadewale.co.uk/

This event is part of the City of London Festival

Information:Web siteE-mail0845 120 7502
Tickets: £30 / £20 / £10

Jennifer Pike & Tom Poster
Tue 6 July 2010, 6.00pm
St Giles Cripplegate
Fore Street
London EC2Y 8DA United Kingdom

(Not an ILAMS concert, but one we highly recommend!)

Jennifer Pike violinTom Poster piano
Villa-Lobos Sonata-Fantasy No. 1 for Violin and Piano
J.S. Bach Violin Sonata in C minor, BWV 1017
Mendelssohn Violin Sonata in F minor Op. 4
http://www.jenniferpike.com/http://www.tomposter.co.uk/
This event is part of the City of London Festival

Information: 020845 120 7502
Tickets: £10 unreserved

Sond'Ar-te Electric Ensemble
Tue 6 July 2010, 7.30pm
Mercer's Hall
Ironmonger Lane
London EC2V 8HE
United Kingdom

(Not an ILAMS concert, but one we highly recommend!)
Sond'Ar-te is one of Portugal's most innovative contemporary music groups, bringing together voices, acoustic instruments, video projection and electronic sound.

Luís Tinoco O silêncio e as pedras
João Pedro Oliveira Lâminas líquidasFlo Menezes O farfalhar das folhas
Miguel Azguime (ThS)inking Survival Kit*
http://www.sondarte.com/

This event is part of the City of London Festival

Information:0845 120 7502
Tickets: £15 unreserved

Machaca
Tue 6 July 2010, 7.30pm
Bolívar Hall
54 Grafton Way
London W1T 5DL United Kingdom

(Not an ILAMS concert, but one we highly recommend!)

'Machaca’s take on contemporary South American work, from Brazil’s Villa-Lobos to Argentina’s Piazzolla, with lesser knowns such as Venezuela’s Antonio Lauro, breaks moulds for agility of play and the airy quality of their music, which darts deep while remaining subtle and delicate.'

Jan Fairley, The List

After a sold out launch of their new CD, 'Los Ambulantes' at London's South Bank Centre during
La Linea '10, the virtuoso ensemble appear at London's Bolivar Hall with a programme to mark Bi-centenary celebrations of Venezuela, Mexico, and Argentina.

Morgan Szymanski guitar
Lizzie Ball violin and voice
Gemma Rosefield cello
Phuong Nguyen accordion
Tim Gibbs bass

Programme includes:
Brouwer, Piazzolla, Lauro,Villa-Lobos, Ponce

http://www.morganszymanski.co.uk/

Information:Web siteE-mail

Tickets: Admission free

Khatia Buniatishvili
Wed 7 July 2010, 6.00pm

St Mary Aldermary
Watling Street
London EC4M 9BW United Kingdom

(Not an ILAMS concert, but one we highly recommend!)

Khatia Buniatishvili piano
Chopin 3 Scherzos
Ivo Cruz Aguarelas No.s 3 and 4
Prokofiev Piano Sonata No 7, Op. 83
http://www.impresariat-simmenauer.de/

This event is part of the City of London Festival

Information: 020845 120 7502
Tickets: £10 unreserved

ATOS Trio
Thu 8 July 2010, 6.00pm
St Bride'sFleet Street
London EC4Y 8AU
United Kingdom
(Not an ILAMS concert, but one we highly recommend!)

Annette Von Hehn violin
Thomas Hoppe piano
Stefan Heinemeyer cello

Sheng Four Movements for Piano
Trio Cassadó Piano Trio
Schumann Piano Trio No. 2 in F major Op. 80
http://www.atos-trio.de/

This event is part of the City of London Festival
Information:020845 120 7502
Tickets: £10 unreserved

BBC Singers
Fri 9 July 2010, 6.00pm
St Giles Cripplegate
Fore Street,
Barbican London EC2Y 8DA
United Kingdom
(Not an ILAMS concert, but one we highly recommend!)

The natural world and music from the Portuguese-speaking world are the twin themes of this year's City of London Festival. This concert brings together both strands, with entertaining portraits of animals and insects by Elizabeth Maconchy and Sir John Tavener; Miguel Azguime's contemporary setting of words by the 16th-century mathematician Pedro Nunes, and Villa-Lobos' vibrant Prelude and Fugue for unaccompanied voices.

Miguel Azguime O Centro do Excentrico do Centro do Mundo
Elizabeth Maconchy Creatures
Sir John Tavener Butterfly Dreams
Heitor Villa-Lobos Bachianas brasileiras No. 9
www.bbc.co.uk/orchestras/singers/

This event is part of the City of London Festival

Information:020845 120 7502
Tickets: Admission free

Rosana Lamosa & Clélia Iruzun
Sat 10 July 2010, 7.00pm
Schott Recital Room 48,
Great Marlborough Street
London W1F 7BB United Kingdom
(Not an ILAMS concert, but one we highly recommend!)

Brazil's No. 1 soprano Rosana Lamosa joins forces with another Brazilian virtuoso, Clélia Iruzun(piano), making a rare appearance on the London stage. Her interpretations of Santoro's songs are unsurpassed. Absolutely unmissable!
Robert SchumannSergei RachmaninoffHeitor Villa-LobosClaudio SantoroFrederic Chopin
http://www.cleliairuzun.com/

Information:Web site
Tickets: £10 / £8 concessions / £8 ILAMS members (please email us for the code).

Ticket includes a glass of wine.


The Cardinall's Musick

Mon 12 July 2010,
7.30pm Wigmore Hall
36 Wigmore Street
London W1U 2BP United Kingdom

(Not an ILAMS concert but one we highly recommend!)

The Cardinall's Musick, vocal ensembleAndrew Carwood, director

‘Il siglo d’oro’ – the Golden Age – was the name that Spaniards gave to their great flowering of music and culture in the 16th century. Spain brought forth some of the finest writers of the age and the Virgin Mary was a popular subject with all of them. Francisco Guerrero was known as ‘el cantor de Maria’. Much of his highly characterful music was dedicated to the Virgin, from well-crafted four-part pieces to the more splendid double-choir numbers. This fascinating exploration of music from 16th-century Spain sets Guerrero alongside his contemporaries and colleagues Morales, Esquivel, Vivanco, Alonso Lobo and the brightest star of all, Tomás Luis da Victoria.

Guerrero Surge propera
Morales Regina caeli, laetare
Vivanco Dulcissima María
de Victoria Alma redemptoris mater
de Victoria Sancta Maria, succerre miseris
Esquivel Exaltata est sancta Dei genitrix
Guerrero Ave virgo sanctissima
de Victoria Ave María
Guerrero Quae est ista
Guerrero Trahe he me post te
Morales Sancta Maria, succerre miseris
Lobo Ave María
de Victoria Gaude Virgo Maria
Guerrero Regina caeli
http://www.cardinallsmusick.com/

Information:
Web siteE-mail
020 7935 2141
Tickets: £30 / £25 / £20 / £15

Adam Brown (guitar) & Shlomy Dobrinsky (violin)
Mon 19 July 2010, 1.00pm
St Martin-in-the-FieldsTrafalgar Square London WC2 N4J United Kingdom

(Not an ILAMS concert, but one we highly recommend!)

‘Adam Brown is a wonderful talent, deeply musical and artistically sensitive. He has proved himself to be a performer of the highest level. I give my highest recommendation for Adam Brown.’ Sharon Isbin

Born in Scotland to American parents, Adam Brown studied with Carlos Bonell as a Foundation Scholar at the Royal College of Music in London, where he earned his Bachelor of Music degree with Honours and received several prestigious awards. He continued his studies with Sharon Isbin at the Juilliard School in New York City and Pepe Romero at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.

Antonio Lauro Virgilio
Alfonso Montés Preludio de Adiós
Leo Brouwer Cuban Landscape with Bells
Agustín Barrios Julia Florida
Agustín Barrios Waltz No. 4
Astor Piazzolla Histoire du Tango
http://www.adambrownguitar.com/

Information:020 7766 1100
Tickets: Admission free; suggested donation £3.50

'Mostly Tangos': Piano Music from the Americas
Fri 30 July 2010, 1.10pm St James's Piccadilly 197 Piccadilly London W1J 9LL United Kingdom

‘Macchioni is a sublime pianist with a deft touch…’ El Paso Inc., USA
A passionate performer of Latin American music, Oscar Macchioni brings a unique programme to his London debut which focuses on the Argentine tango genre which intrigued and inspired major twentieth-century composers. A unique opportunity to hear works by Villa-Lobos, Castro, Ponce, Bolcom, Piazzolla and Ginastera.

Heitor Villa-Lobos Bachianas Brasileiras No. 4
Juan José Castro Tangos
Manuel M. Ponce Intermezzo
William Bolcom ‘The Dead Moth Tango’Astor Piazzolla Adiós Nonino (arr. Laercio de Freitas)Alberto Ginastera Malambo (first edition)

This event is sponsored by the College of Liberal Arts and the Music Department at the University of Texas at El Paso.

http://www.oscarmacchioni.net/www.utep.edu/music

Information:Web siteTickets: Admission free, suggested donation £3