Concert
Stradivarius Showcase
Wednesday 7th May • 19:00 – 21:30
Organised by James Walters
£45 online.
Experience the magic of fine Italian string instruments like never before. This unique concert offers a rare opportunity to hear and see these exquisite instruments, featuring two Stradivarius violins, and HM King Charles’ cello, up close.
Performed by the some of the finest students at the Royal College of Music, each piece will bring out the unique voices of these masterfully crafted instruments, whose rich histories date back centuries to the golden age of violin making. Usually, such legendary instruments are only ever heard from afar, on grand concert stages or even over the radio, but this event offers an intimate setting where you can experience their sound in a way few ever do.
From 7pm. Performance starts at 7:30pm sharp.
Programme
- Ravel – Tzigane
- Brahms – Sonata in F Minor, 1st Mov
- Rachmaninov – Cello Sonata in G Major, 4th Mov
- Ysaye – Sonata No. 4 for Solo Violin
Interval
- Beethoven – Quartet No. 4 in C Minor, 4th Mov
- Tchaikovsky – Quartet No. 1 in D Major, 2nd Mov. “Andante Cantabile”
- Piazzolla – Libertango
- Maxwell Davies – Fairwell to Stromness
- Dvorak – American Quartet, Finale
- Satie arr. Konzc – A New Satiesfaction
After the performance, immerse yourself in their history and craftsmanship at an exclusive exhibition, where you can appreciate their beauty up close and gain a deeper connection to their timeless artistry.
We are extremely grateful to Florian Leonhard Fine Violins, who are generously providing the instruments for this event. We would also like to mention Lily Harriss and the RCM Development Team and thank them for their support in the planning stages of this concert. Finally, we express our heartfelt gratitude to Lady Meryl Walters and Isla Baring for their most generous support.
Performers
- Emmanuel Webb – Violin
- Deniz Sensoy – Violin
- Kassia Ren – Viola
- Clare Juan – Cello
- Hamish Brown – Piano
£45 online.
