Concerts

Welcome to the twenty-first season of Stowmarket Concerts and another exciting line-up of brilliant young talent. Nearly every concert involves string players - a quartet, a 'cellist, a harpist, a violinist and three pianists! The odd ones out are a trumpeter and a flautist. All concerts take place in the newly-refurbished Regal Theatre. Never in the building's seventy-one years has there been such a transformation. A new colour scheme highlights the theatre's Art-Deco features whilst the new seating, with generous leg room, means greater comfort which, together with superb acoustics, makes Stowmarket's Regal probably the best place in East Anglia to experience live music. We look forward to welcoming all lovers of good music to what could be our best season ever.
All concerts are held at 2:45pm on Sundays at the Regal Theatre, Stowmarket. Click for concert details or for programme notes.

14th October 2007	The Heath String Quartet
	Oliver Heath Rebecca Eves Gary Pomeroy Christopher Murray	violin violin viola 'cello
	Their programme includes Mozart's Quartet, K464, Brahms's Opus 51, No.1 and Five Pieces by Schulhoff. www.heathquartet.com

18th November 2007	Grand Piano
	Robert Scamardella	piano
	The programme includes: Handel's Suite No.5 in E HWV 430 Mozart's Sonata in D K311 Schumann's Piano Sonata in G minor Op. 22 and Arabeske Op. 18 Schumann trans. Liszt Two Songs www.robertscamardella.com

20th January 2008	THE SINGING 'CELLO
	Aoife Nic Athlaoich Cliodna Shanahanr	'cello piano
	The programme will include works by Beethoven, Schumann and Marinů.

17th February 2008	THE SQUARE ON THE HIPPOPOTAMUS
	Mark Kesel Sally Anne Goodworth	trumpet piano
	Wallow in a delightful lecture-recital in which Mark Kesel explores the world of the trumpet from the time of Pythagoras to the present day.

16th March 2008	The Arlequin Trio
	Dominika Rosiek Charlotte Forsey Jessica Chan	violin cello piano
	Includes works by Beethoven, Bridge, Shostakovich and Smetana.

14th October 2007	THE HEATH STRING QUARTET
	Oliver Heath Rebecca Eves Gary Pomeroy Christopher Murray	violin violin viola 'cello

back to top	One of Britain's most exciting and innovative young ensembles, whose exceptionally committed and vibrant playing has already won them a series of prizes and awards, including one from the Countess of Munster Musical Trust. They enjoy playing the established repertoire, but are also very keen to explore less familiar works, especially contemporary music. Their programme includes Mozart's Quartet, K464, Brahms's Opus 51, No.1 and Five Pieces by Schulhoff. www.heathquartet.com

18th November 2007	GRAND PIANO
	Robert Scamardella	piano

back to top	Although only in his early twenties, this young pianist has an enviable series of successes behind him. Since the age of twelve he has won a number of prizes and scholarships. His concerto debut was made when he was only sixteen and he was one of the finalists in the 2002 BBC Young Musician of the Year Competition. He is now a fully established soloist with a busy schedule. The programme includes: Handel's Suite No.5 in E HWV 430 Mozart's Sonata in D K311 Schumann's Piano Sonata in G minor Op. 22 and Arabeske Op. 18 Schumann trans. Liszt Two Songs www.robertscamardella.com

20th January 2008	THE SINGING 'CELLO
	Aoife Nic Athlaoich Cliodna Shanahanr	'cello piano

back to top	Aoife is a passionate musician involved in all asepcts of her art. She has performed both as a soloist and as a chamber musician. She has even ventured into providing the solo 'cello part in the film The Hartley Story. As well as performing she teaches and coaches promising young musicians. Both she and Cliodna have won many prizes. The programme will include works by Beethoven, Schumann and Marinů.

17th February 2008	THE SQUARE ON THE HIPPOPOTAMUS
	Mark Kesel Sally Anne Goodworth	trumpet piano

back to top	Wallow in a delightful lecture-recital in which Mark Kesel explores the world of the trumpet from the time of Pythagoras to the present day. Through a series of anecdotes and fascinating facts, Mark unravels the mystery of trumpet playing from the harmonic series to the piccolo trumpet. During this entertaining performance he will demonstrate a myriad of instruments including the peashooter, the pocket trumpet, the flugel horn, the four-valve E-flat trumpet and the kettle and walking stick trumpets!

16th March 2008	THE ARLEQUIN TRIO
	Dominika Rosiek Charlotte Forsey Jessica Chan	violin cello piano

back to top	`These three players come from solo performance careers to create a unique and exciting Piano Trio embracing their diversity and creativity.` Includes works by Beethoven, Bridge, Shostakovich and Smetana.