Saturday 28 September – An Evening of Early Music
Music by Bach, Couperin, Baltzar, Handel, Vivaldi, Rameau played by:
Rachel Beckett (baroque flute & recorder), Alison Bury (baroque violin), Alastair Ross (harpsichord)
Distinguished players in the field of early music, Rachel Beckett, Alison Bury and Alastair Ross have been playing together in various ensembles for many years. They have all been principals of the English Baroque Soloists, making many recordings and performing all over the world under the baton of Sir John Eliot Gardiner. Rachel Beckett is still the principal flute of that orchestra as well as principal recorder of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. Together with Alison, former leader and founder member of OAE, she gave a chamber music recital with other colleagues from OAE in the St John’s Smith Square Festival of Baroque Music in 2023. Alastair plays regularly with the Sixteen and has recently released a highly praised CD of Geminiani cello sonatas with his son, George Ross. He and Rachel have given numerous recitals in this country. With Alison they expanded the duo to a trio, which has given concerts in Lewes and Oxfordshire.
Programme: Trio Sonata in G maj, BWV 1038 – J S Bach
Chaconne (harpsichord solo) – F Couperin
Divisions on ‘John Come Kisse Me Nowe’ – T Baltzar
Trio sonata in B min for flute and violin – G F Handel
Sonata in G min for recorder & continuo – A Vivaldi
Pieces de Clavecin – J P Rameau
Trio Sonata in G maj, BWV 1039 – J S Bach
7.30pm (doors open at 7pm). Tickets, which include a glass of wine, £35. BOOK HERE.
Tuesday 1 October – Meet the Head Gardener
Join Simon, our Head Gardener, for a walking tour around our beautiful gardens to see some of the many species of plants and trees we have at St Marys Gardens. He will also tell you about the seasonal work involved in maintaining the gardens and you will see our volunteers working.
Throughout the tour, Simon will share his gardening knowledge and expertise with you. He will also be happy to answer questions and give tips relating to your own plants and gardens.
10 am – 12 noon. The tour lasts approximately 2 hours and includes refreshments of a drink and biscuit. Please come dressed appropriately in the event of inclement weather, as things can get a little muddy in the garden and the ground is often uneven underfoot.
£12.00 per person, maximum number of tour 30 people.
Booking is essential, so please book your place on the tour HERE.
Sunday 17 November – Concert for Ukraine
Distinguished Ukrainian International Musicians: Olga Paliy piano and Yuliya Shpyg soprano
perform music by Mozart, Purcell, Scarlatti, Chopin, Poulenc, Kosenko & Ukrainian songs and more.
2pm (doors open at 1.30pm). Tickets £35 with refreshments – all proceeds to charity. BOOKING OPENS END OF SEPT.
Saturday 30 November – Christmas Craft Fair
11am – 3pm Free entry
A wide range of Christmas gifts available. Enjoy a tea or coffee and mince pie.
Saturday 14 December – Christmas Concert
7.30pm, with a glass of wine or fruit juice.
Our annual Christmas concert of seasonal music and readings. Details to be announced.
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All concerts take place in the elegant Victorian Music Room (pictured below).
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