Berkeley Ensemble
Sophie Mather, violin
Francesca Baritt, violin
Dan Shilladay, violin
Gemma Wareham, cello
Martin Ludenbach, double bass
John Slack, clarinet
Andrew Watson, bassoon
Paul Cott, horn
Programme
Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition (arranged for String Quintet) – selections
Howard Ferguson Octet
Schubert Octet
The Berkeley Ensemble was formed by friends in a spirit of adventure. ‘An instinctive collective’ (The Strad), its members have come together from diverse corners of musical life to make music in new ways, reach new audiences and, most importantly, explore new repertoire, be it newly written or inadvertently forgotten.
Its acclaimed performances and recordings celebrate contemporary chamber music, especially by British composers.
Its nine albums include 18 premiere recordings amongst a diverse catalogue ranging from Knussen to Beethoven and have attracted considerable praise.
The Berkeley Ensemble regularly appears at venues and festivals throughout the UK including Southbank Centre’s Purcell Room, St David’s Hall Cardiff, Wiltshire Music Centre and the Cheltenham, Spitalfields, and Lake District Summer Music Festivals.
Away from the concert platform, the Berkeley Ensemble works tirelessly to foster the creation, appreciation and performance of chamber music at every age, level and ability.
Starts at 7.30pm with doors open from 6.30pm, bar available.
Tickets: £18 - free to children of 12 and under, accompanied by a paying adult, and students £5
Promoted by Concerts in the West.