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February 2019
Sheku Kanneh-Mason, ‘cello; Isata Kanneh-Mason, piano
DOORS OPEN 6.30pm FOR MAIN CONCERT Main concert SOLD OUT BUT Sheku and Isata have kindly agreed to hold an open rehearsal: Saturday 16th February 4.30-5.30pm. Doors open 4.15pm Tickets: Adults £5.00 Under 18's FREE (you must book a ticket) Available from: Mary 01934 852589 or email info@churchillmusic.org.uk. Parking can be tricky - please allow plenty of time. Sheku Kanneh-Mason is one of the brightest young stars on the classical music scene and Winner of the 2016 BBC Young…
Find out more »March 2019
Peter Donohoe: All-Mozart Piano Series (No.1) 4.30pm and 7.30pm
STOP PRESS Peter Donohoe's CD of Mozart Sonatas released to the highest acclaim "Blowing the cobwebs off Mozart sonatas" " Gloves-off spontaneity imbues these magical scores with compelling vitality and freshness" (Julian Haylock, BBC music magazine April 2019) The review is outstanding. BBC Music Magazine's Choice CD of the month . Acclaimed as one of the foremost pianists of our time for his musicianship, stylistic versatility and commanding technique, our Patron, Peter Donohoe gives us the rare opportunity to hear all Mozart's…
Find out more »May 2019
Peter Donohoe: All-Mozart Piano Series (No.2) 4.30pm and 7.30pm
Acclaimed as one of the foremost pianists of our time for his musicianship, stylistic versatility and commanding technique, our Patron, Peter Donohoe gives us the rare opportunity to hear all Mozart's piano sonatas, in a series of 4 concerts spread over two Saturdays. Your ticket gives you entry to BOTH concerts on the same date, with complimentary refreshments in between. Date of THIS event: 30 March 2019. The second of the events will take place on 18 May 2019. On…
Find out more »June 2019
Cate Cody and her Jazz Cats
Sophisticated 1930s style vocal Jazz quintet featuring Cate Cody, one of the UK's finest jazz singers. Cate's swinging band features some of the UK's top players who have worked with most of the UK's best singers and musicians including Acker Bilk, Stacey Ken, Bryan Ferry and George Melly. "Cate Cody has a unique way with a song. She sings the melody and lyrics with a beguiling simplicity that makes it sound like they are a secret she wants only you…
Find out more »October 2019
Lyra Piano Trio
A dazzling concert of works for piano trio performed by Konya Kanneh-Mason, piano; Ayla Sahin, violin; Jonah Spindel, 'cello This talented young piano trio will set our new season off with a real buzz. Their programme includes Mozart's Trio K254; Clara Schumann's Trio in G minor (one of this year's 'A' level study works); Rachmaninoff's Trio Elégiac No 1 and Shostakovich's magnificent Piano Trio no 2.
Find out more »December 2019
Ruth Rogers, violin; Viv McLean, piano
An evening of 'salon' music including works by Kreisler, Elgar, Chopin, Gershwin and many more. Ruth Rogers, one of the most gifted violinists in the country, returns with Viv McLean who is described as having "extraordinary originality, superb simplicity and fingers of steel hidden behind muscles of velvet..." Kreisler's compositions are full of charm, elegance and wit and were composed to be performed as 'salon' music in the relaxed environment of a drawing room while people sipped their drinks…
Find out more »January 2020
Churchill Music Young Musician of the Year 2020
Churchill Music Young Musician of the Year Advanced music students at Churchill Academy compete for the generous cash prizes of Churchill Young Musician of the Year and the Ursula Dornton vocal prize kindly sponsored by Trinity Singers, the opportunity to perform at a special showcase concert at St. George's Bristol and the special 'Audience' trophy. The standard is high, the atmosphere thrilling. The chair of the judging panel this year will be our patron, Peter Donohoe CBE. With delicious Churchill…
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Jess Gillam, Saxophone with Zeynep Özsuca, piano
Jess Gillam - "One of the best saxophonists in the UK", "A true inspiration", "Funny, cool and down to earth - what's not to like?" Jess Gillam is the first ever saxophonist to reach the final of the BBC Young Musician of the Year. She has appeared extensively in recitals throughout the Uk and abroad and took the Last Night of the Proms by storm in 2018. She wowed millions of viewers at the BAFTAs ceremony in February 2019.…
Find out more »April 2020
Aquinas Piano Trio with Rebecca Low, viola
Ruth Rogers, violin; Katherine Jenkinson, 'cello; Martin Cousin, piano with Rebecca Low, viola Coronavirus Update - Very sadly due to current pandemic, this concert has been POSTPONED. We will be contacting all those who have already bought their tickets and look forward to announcing a new date in the future. Please bear with us in these unprecedented times. The Aquinas Piano Trio are no strangers to Churchill Music being one of our favourite ensembles. We are delighted to welcome them…
Find out more »June 2020
Blue Funk Trio
Jazz in the Garden at Churchill Court Lodge Jazz, Blues, Funk, Soul Jazz and Boogaloo with Charlie Allen, Miguel Andrews and Paul Quinn Bristol based Blue Funk Trio is strongly influenced by legendary Hammond players, Jimmy Smith and Jimmy McGriff. Charlie Allen, guitar is an exciting, inventive and soulful improviser, Miguel Andrews on drums provides the groove with flair and impressive technique and Paul Quinn is on organ and left hand bass. Bring your friends, pack up your picnics and chairs…
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