Music inLyddington2018Patron: Alexandra Dariescu Founder: Brian Stokes (1929-2014)

Roderick Williams [baritone] with Iain Burnside [piano]

Jess Gillam [saxophone]& Zeynep Özsuca [piano]

Nathaniel Mander & Sam Brown

Ashley Solomon with Royal College of Music BaroqueOnyx Brass

Pelléas Ensemble

Alexandra Dariescu [piano]

Castalian Quartet & Amy Harman

Music in Lyddington 2018

Chairman: Roland StringerProgramme Director: Hilary WilliamsSecretary and Membership: Jeremy RiderTreasurer: Jennifer FenelonProgramme Production: Jane Baxter Programme Advisors: Ingrid Heldt Cecile Wignall David Hill

© Music in Lyddington 2018, registered charity number 1040099. We apologise in advance for any errors or omissions in this brochure. Inevitably, programme details for individual concerts may change.

Operating Committee

A message from our Patron

It’s a pleasure briefly to stop practising for The Nutcracker and I - my two upcoming sell-out concerts on the same night - to write these words of welcome.

2017 has been a bit of a whirlwind year for me, including debuts at the Musikverein in Vienna and the Royal Festival Hall. So, it’s a reassuring delight to be able to look through the outstanding 2018 programme that the committee has put together.

And, lo and behold, I too am part of the programme. I’m so looking forward to the wonderful hospitality and the appreciative audience on 6 October, when I return to close the season. I look forward to seeing you all then.

In the meantime, make the most of this excellent season.

Alexandra Dariescu, Patron

www.musicinlyddington.co.uk @MUSICLYDDINGTON

What to Expect

Interval Wine & Soft Drinks plus Special Meal Offers at Local Pubs

Up & Coming Musicians

Internationally Renowned Artists

Enlightenment from Artists

Acclaimed AcousticBeautiful Setting with Free

Parking & Step-Free Access

Friendly Atmosphere

Free Programme

7:30pm - 21 April 2018

Programme

DEVIENNE: Bassoon Quartet Op.73

SCHUBERT: String Quartet No.13 in A minor, D.804 Rosamunde

MOZART: Sonata in B flat, K.292 arranged for bassoon and string quartet by Iain Farrington

BRITTEN: String Quartet No.2 in C, Op.36 (1945)

Castalian Quartet with Amy Harman bassoon

Sponsors:Vivian and Ros Anthony, Andrew and Grania Brock

Sponsors:Hugh & Elizabeth Henderson, Bill and Sue Clements

The Castalian Quartet has won 1st Prize and special awards at the Lyon International Competition, and 3rd Prize at the Banff International String Quartet Competition.

Amy Harman is much sought after as a soloist and chamber musician, regularly taking part in festivals across Europe.

24 March 2018 - 7:30pm

Programme

HANDEL: The Harmonious Blacksmith variations

HANDEL: Trio Sonata in G minor Op.2 No.6

ECCLES: Suite for the Mad Lover

VIVALDI: La Folia trio RV63

PAISIBLE: She Would & She Would Not Suite

SAMARTINI: Sinfonia in A major; Recorder Concerto in F major

Royal College of Music Baroque with Ashley Solomon

Since 2006 when the Faculty of Historical Performance was founded by Ashley Solomon at London’s Royal College of Music, the students have built an enviable reputation for stylish and exciting performances of music from 1600-1800 on period instruments.

7:30pm - 16 June 2018

Programme

PEDRO ITURRALDE: Pequena CzardaBARTOK: Three Hungarian Folksongs from CsikJEREMY WALL: Elegy for TraneALLESSANDRO MARCELLO: Oboe ConcertoJOHN WILLIAMS: EscapadesCLAUDE DEBUSSY: SyrinxMAURICE RAVEL: Piece en forme de HabernaDARIUS MILHAUD: Scaramouche: BrazileiraDAVE HEATH: The CelticMICHAEL NYMAN: If from Diary of Anne Frank PETER DEROSE arr. RUDY WIEDOEFT: Deep PurplePHIL WOODS: Sonata For Alto Sax & Piano

Jess Gillam saxophone Zeynep Özsuca piano

In 2016, aged 17, Jess Gillam made history as the first saxophonist to win the Woodwind Final of the BBC Young Musician competition. Jess made her BBC Proms debut in 2017. Turkish pianist Zeynep Özsuca has performed worldwide as a soloist, chamber musician and accompanist.

Sponsors:John and Danny Parker, John and Heather Hart, Joe Brown and John Barber, Charles Lawson-Dick

Sponsors:Richard and Sally Allen, John and Helen Mackenzie, Jennifer and Lawrence Fenelon

19 May 2018 - 7:30pm

BACH: Toccata and Fugue in D minorSHOSTAKOVICH: Fugue In A flat majorBACH: Fugue in A flat majorDOWLAND: Suite from LachrymaePURCELL: Remember not Lord our OffencesBACH: Chromatic Fugue; Fugue in G majorSHOSTAKOVICH: Fugue in G majorBACH: Nun Komm der Heiden HeilandJACKSON: Anything ButDUDDELL: Still LifeTIM JACKSON: Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis

Onyx Brass

Programme

Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2018, Onyx Brass continues to be the leading light in establishing the brass quintet as a medium for serious chamber music, presenting it in the entertaining and articulate style that has become the group’s trademark.

7:30pm - 18 August 2018

Programme

JP SWEELINCK: Ballo del Granduca BYRD: The Queen’s Almain; The Woods so WildeDOWLAND: The most Sacred Queen Elizabeth her Galliard; Lachrimae; The Earl of Essex’ Galliard JOHN DANYEL: Mistress Anne Greene, her Leaves be Greene Anonymous: Romanesca improvisedDOWLAND: Lord Willoughby’s Welcome Home; Semper Dowland, Semper Dolens THOMAS TOMKINS: A Fancy for two to play WILLIAM BYRD: My Lady Neville’s Ground GILES FARNABY: A Fancy for two to play JOHN BLOW: Morlake Ground THOMAS PLAYFORD: Parsons Farewell

Nathaniel Mander virginalsSam Brown lute

Sponsors:Jim and Kathleen Peschek, Andrew & Mary Davidson

Sponsors:Anne and Roland Stringer

A graduate of the Royal Academy of Music, harpsichordist Nathaniel Mander is one of the leading players of his generation. Sam Brown pursues a busy career as a solo guitarist and lutenist, accompanist and orchestral soloist.

14 July 2018 - 7:30pm

Programme

BAX: Elegiac Trio BARTOK: Selections from Suite Paysanne Hongroise (flute & harp) MISHA MULLOV-ABBADO: Three Meditation Songs CORELLI: Trio sonata Op.3/2 SAINT-SAENS: Fantasie for Violin & Harp RAVEL: Selections from Tombeau de Couperin

Pelléas Ensemble

The Pelléas Ensemble was formed at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 2011. Playing with “verve and polish” (The Times), they recently won the Royal Philharmonic Society’s Henderson Chamber Ensemble Award.

7:30pm - 6 October 2018

Alexandra Dariescu piano

Sponsors:Nigel and Caroline Webb, Bob and Hilary Williams, John Wadham

Sponsors:Philip and Ruth Archer, Jo and Richard Harrison, Mary Rose de Lisle

Programme

DEBUSSY: EstampesBEETHOVEN: Sonata op 10 no 3DEBUSSY: l’isle joyeuseFAURÉ: Preludes (selection)MESSIAEN: Preludes (selection)CHOPIN: Andante Spianato and Grande Polonaise Brillante op 22

Patron of Music in Lyddington, Special Ambassador of Romania, this former YCAT artist needs little introduction to the Music in Lyddington audience. Alexandra’s fourth visit to Lyddington includes works from her recently released recording of Fauré and Messaien.

Programme

SCHUBERT: Die schöne Müllerin (Op. 25, D. 795)

Roderick Williams baritoneIain Burnside piano

15 September 2018 - 7:30pm

Invited by Wigmore Hall to perform Schubert’s three great song cycles for the first time in his career, Roderick Williams set about sharing the process of discovery and learning with students at the Guildhall. The baritone, winner of the 2016 Royal Philharmonic Society Singer Award, journeys through Schubert’s vast emotional landscapes and diverse spiritual states together with his long-standing duo partner, Iain Burnside.

Iain has appeared in recital with many of the world’s leading singers. Away from the piano, Iain is active as a writer and broadcaster. As presenter of BBC R3’s Voices he won a Sony Radio Award.

Visitor Information

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Concerts are held in St. Andrew’s Church by kind permission of the Incumbent and Churchwarden.SeatingSeats are allocated on a first-come basis apart from those reserved for sponsors, so arrive early to avoid disappointment. Seats are cushioned. The church has central heating, but can be cool in cold weather.RefreshmentsWine/soft drinks – available on arrival and at interval.ProgrammesProgrammes are complimentary; large print is available at the door and braille by prior arrangement.Disabled Access and ToiletsThe Church has disabled access and a hearing loop. Toilets (including disabled) are available in the Village Hall (100 yards). There is limited parking for blue badge holders in Church Lane. Please contact us well in advance of the concert day with your requirements.

Special offers for Concertgoers

English Heritage: Bede House

2-FOR-1 entry to the Bede House

Old White Hart, Lyddington

10% off the à la carte menu

Marquess of Exeter, Lyddington

10% off your bill

Music in Lyddington is only possible thanks to the generosity of its sponsors.Please consider sponsoring a concert in 2018. Thank you.

Barry Gibbins, Richard and Sally Allen, Philip and Ruth Archer, Hugh and Elizabeth Henderson, Jean and David Cairns, John and Heather Hart, John and Danny Parker, Jan and John Bailey, Christopher and Beryl Mosley, Vivian and Ros Anthony, Jo and Richard Harrison, Charles Lawson-Dick, Mary Rose de Lisle, Bob and Hilary Williams, Jim and Kathleen Peschek, Elizabeth Hurren and Steven King, Diana Sellick, Jennifer and Lawrence Fenelon, Andrew and Grania Brock, Andrew and Mary Davidson, Pam Stokes, Nigel and Caroline Webb, Bill and Sue Clements, Joe Brown and John Barber, David Bond, Ingrid Heldt, Hickinbotham Trust.

Thank you to our 2017 Sponsors

Volunteer The success of Music in Lyddington depends on the efforts of many people. Would you be willing to help keep this wonderful concert series alive? Can you spare us three or four hours per month, during the concert season, to help with one or more of:• Serving of drinks before and during concerts

(maybe three or four times per season)• Running our Facebook account (an hour or so

per week)• Generating press releases and communicating

these to the media (an hour or two per month) • Assembling and disassembling the concert stage

(an hour or two per month)• Concert day arrangements (a few hours per month)If you might be able to help, please do get in touch on 01572 335133 or email mil-publicity@outlook.com.

Sponsorship & Membership

• Full season membership for two • Free tickets for your friends and family at your

sponsored concert• Reserved preferential seats for your party at your

sponsored concert• Free wine or soft drinks for your party during the

interval of your sponsored concert• Acknowledgement in the concert programme

Principal Sponsor: £650Double membership + 8 free seats at your concert

Half Sponsor: £380Double membership + 6 free seats at your concert

Quarter Sponsor: £260Double membership + 4 free seats at your concert

Sponsorship Packages - it’s not too late

To sponsor a concert, please apply at musicinlyddington.co.uk/sponsorship.html or call us on 01572 823513

Sponsorship Benefits

Tickets

The most cost-effective way to attend Music in Lyddington concerts is by becoming a Member. Membership allows entry to all concerts (including 15 September) as long as you arrive by 7:20pm. Prices held for 2018 at...

Advance Adult: £16 On the door (when available): £18Under 25s in FTE: £5

Advance Adult: £22 Under 25s in FTE: £5

• Oakham Wines 1-3 High Street, Oakham, LE15 6AH• Uppingham Sports & Books High Street East, Uppingham, LE15 9PY

Cheques payable to Music in Lyddington. Please add £1 booking fee per transaction.• Call: 01572 335133 • Email: mil-tickets@outlook.com • Post (to reach the box office at least three days

before the concert): MiL Tickets, 7 Stockerston Road, Uppingham, Oakham, LE15 9UD

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Please apply for membership at musicinlyddington.co.uk/membership.html or call us on 01572 823513

Ticket prices (except 15 September)

Ticket prices for 15 September

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How to find usLyddington is 1½ miles south of Uppingham, east of the A6003 Corby to Oakham road. Main Street runs north-south. Church Lane has a small mediaeval watch tower on the corner, a hundred yards south of the Old White Hart, where plentiful free off-street parking is available in the field (not in the car park, please); please follow the signs. A torch can be helpful to guide you back to your car.

The postcode is LE15 9LR.

There is limited parking in Main Street, but please park on the opposite side to Church Lane. Please do not park across driveways or obstruct access by residents, through traffic and emergency vehicles.

Parking in Church Lane is for blue badge holders only.

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