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Click here for a printable booking form for the 2012 OGS concert series
Booking form for Rick Wakeman / Acoustic Style Rock Ensemble on 21st June only
Friday 1st June 7.30pm Martin Taylor - Guitar |
Tickets £20 |
Jazz Concert |
‘Martin Taylor is one of the most awesome solo guitar players in the history of the instrument
He's unbelievable’ - Pat Metheny
Award winning guitarist MARTIN TAYLOR has established a unique musical career as an internationally acclaimed musician, and his inimitable style has seen him recognised as the world's foremost exponent of solo jazz guitar playing. As well as his solo concerts and recordings, he has also collaborated with musicians from many different musical genre including, Stephane Grappelli, Chet Atkins, Bill Wyman, George Harrison, Dionne Warwick, Sacha Distel, Bryn Terfel and Jamie Cullum. From 1979 to 1990 he toured the world and recorded over 20 albums with the French jazz violin legend STEPHANE GRAPPELLI. Their album with Vassar Clements "Together At Last" won a Grammy Nomination in 1987.
Monsieur Grappelli described him as ‘A great artist, rich in talent and elegance’
www.martintaylor.com
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Sunday 17th June 3.00pm Piers Lane - Piano |
Tickets £20 |
Programme
Bartok: Improvisations, op. 20
Debussy: Jardins sous la pluie (Estampes)
Debussy: Reflets dans l'eau (Images Book I)
Debussy: L'Isle Joyeuse
Liszt: Venezia e Napoli
Chopin: Complete Waltzes
"No praise could be high enough for Piers Lane whose playing throughout is of a superb musical intelligence, sensitivity, and scintillating brilliance." Bryce Morrison, Gramophone
London-based Australian pianist Piers Lane has a flourishing international career, which has taken him to more than forty countries. Highlights of the past few years have included a sold-out performance with the London Philharmonic Orchestra and Alexander Verdernikov at London’s Royal Festival Hall, concerto performances at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall, a three-recital series entitled Metamorphoses and other performances for the London Pianoforte series at Wigmore Hall and five concerts for the opening of the Recital Centre in Melbourne.
www.pierslane.com
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Thursday 21st June 7.30pm
Rick Wakeman with his Acoustic Rock Style Ensemble
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Tickets £25 |
Rick Wakeman - piano
special guest
Oliver Wakeman - piano
with
Dave Colquhoun - acoustic guitars
Ashley Holt - vocals
Tony Fernandez - percussion
This concert is a new addition due to the unforeseen cancellation at Crystal Palace on June 23rd.
It is a once in a lifetime opportunity to include in the concert series, as the artists rarely perform together, and just happen to be in Norfolk... This will be one of two appearances by Rick who maintains his solo concert at the end of the season
This will be a very unique evening in many respects.
Rick has never ever done an unplugged before with a band and also this will be the first time that his son Oliver and he will have
performed an entire concert together.
The music will include many surprises and will bear no resemblance whatsoever to the rock show that he does with The English Rock Ensemble. It is also unlikely ever to be repeated so
certainly one not to miss. As well as the music from Rick and the band, there will be solo spots from both Oliver and Dave Colquhoun.
Another first will be a questions and answers where questions can be asked not only to Rick
but to any of the guys on stage. (Rick is extremely nervous about letting them anywhere near a microphone, but nevertheless has succumbed) !!!
Ashley Holt was one of the original members and album performers from 1974
It’s going to be a very special occasion!
The 'Classic' English Rock Ensemble was first formed in 1974 to perform with Rick for 'The Journey to the Centre of the Earth' concert at the Royal Festival Hall. It has had a few personnel changes throughout the years, but the current line up has pretty much been together for more than ten years and is considered by “Wakeman Connoisseurs” to be far and away the finest
They play a limited amount of shows each year both at home and abroad and mainly festivals. This year there will only be four performances worldwide. Their last performance in this country was at the Cropredy Festival three years ago where they received a standing ovation and amazing reviews
Further information is available at www.rwcc.com
Separate booking form available from this link
Rick Wakeman TV
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Saturday 30th June 7.30pm Chamber Concert
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Tickets £20 |
Sacconi Quartet with Nathan Williamson - Piano
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Programme
Haydn: String Quartet in C, op. 20, no. 2
Ireland: String Quartet No. 1 in D minor
Elgar: Piano Quintet in A minor, op. 84
Supported by The Friends of The Old Granary Studio
“The festival sensation, the young Sacconi Quartet completely bowled over a packed audience.
The chemistry between these four young players is tangible and magical.” The Scotsman
Since its formation at the Royal College of Music in 2001, the Sacconi Quartet has established a secure and substantial reputation. The Quartet is recognised for its unanimous and compelling ensemble, performing with
style and commitment and consistently communicating with a fresh and imaginative approach. Its four founder members demonstrate a shared passion for string quartet repertoire, infectiously reaching out to audiences with their energy and enthusiasm. Over the past decade they have enjoyed a highly successful international career, performing regularly throughout Europe, at London’s major venues, in recordings and radio broadcasts.
The Sacconi is Quartet in Association at the Royal College of Music and Quartet in Residence at the
Bristol Old Vic Theatre.
www.sacconi.com
As a pianist Nathan has performed at most of London’s major recital venues and at numerous festivals and
concert series around the UK, as well as at venues abroad including the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, Palais du Residence, Atrium du Magne, De Doelen, the Lucerne and Bolzano Festivals, and many others. Alongside solo recital work Nathan has collaborated with artists such as Arisa Fujita, Nadia Wijzenbeek, Max Baillie,
Guy Johnston, Marie Macleod, Alexander Somov, Richard Knight, Njabulo Madlala,
and the Sacconi, Allegri, and Cavalieri quartets
www.nathanwilliamson.co.uk
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Wednesday 25th July 7.30pm Freddy Kempf - Piano
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Tickets £20 |
Programme
Beethoven: Sonata op. 81a, “les Adieux”
Brahms: 16 Waltzes, op. 39
Chopin: Ballades nos. 3 and 4
Schumann: Kreisleriana
Supported by The Friends of The Old Granary Studio
“Kempf has the maturity and musicality with which to harness his gifts to artistic ends. He has the fearless exuberance ofyouth. He is prepared to take risks, a readiness that brings spontaneous combustion to his playing; but he has sensitivity, too” The Telegraph
Freddy Kempf is one of today’s most successful pianists, performing to sell-out audiences all over the world. Exceptionally gifted with an unusually broad repertoire, Freddy has built a unique reputation as an explosive and physical performer not afraid to take risks as well as a serious, sensitive and profoundly musical artist.
Born in London in 1977, Freddy made his concerto debut with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at the age of 8, and, maintaining a strong link with the orchestra ever since, joined them for his conducting debut in 2011. In 10 concerts across the current season, Freddy play/directs the ensemble in a complete cycle of Beethoven's piano concertos in many of the UK's most significant venues.
www.freddy-kempf.com
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| Sunday 29th July 3.00pm Chamber Concert |
Tickets £20 |
Pro-Arte Piano Quartet
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Kenneth Sillito violin, Robert Smissen viola
Stephen Orton cello, and Hamish Milne piano
Programme
Beethoven: Quartet in C major WoO 36 No.3
Walton: Quartet in D minor
Brahms: Quartet in G minor op. 25
Supported by The Friends of The Old Granary Studio
The Pro Arte Piano Quartet was formed in 1989 by members of the world famous Academy of St Martin in the Fields chamber ensemble, whose international tours have taken them to the USA, Canada, Australia and the far east as well as most countries in Europe. The quartet has recorded for Chandos Records and the BBC and has appeared at several major festivals. Their repertoire includes less well known quartets by Hermann Goetz, Aaron Copland and Sally Beamish (specially commissioned for the Pro Arte Quartet), in addition to the familiar masterpieces for the medium by Beethoven, Brahms, Dvorak, Faure and Schumann.
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Saturday 22nd September 7.30pm Nettle & Markham Duo
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Tickets £20 |
David Nettle & Richard Markham – Pianos
Programme
Rossini: (arr. Nettle & Markham) Overture: Guillaume Tell first performance in this version
Chopin: Rondo in C major, op.73
Puccini: (arr. Nettle & Markham) Scenes from Turandot
Shostakovich: Concertino, op.94
Ravel: Introduction & Allegro
Grainger: Blithe Bells, Spoon River & Fantasy on Gershwin's Porgy & Bess
Supported by The Friends of The Old Granary Studio
"A brilliant British duo.......no praise could be high enough........ brilliantly fleet and entertaining.......performed with infectious verve and spirit" Music & Musicians
"........a volume and scale of expression comparable to that of an orchestra" The Times
NETTLE & MARKHAM rank amongst the world’s foremost piano duos. For 35 years their vitality, enthusiasm, musical integrity and remarkable ensemble have been delighting audiences throughout the musical world and they are considered one of the most entertaining and musically satisfying partnerships performing today.
David Nettle & Richard Markham’s collaboration proved successful from the start - within four years they had performed on as many continents in a range of concert, festival, radio and TV appearances. Their unconventional London debut in 1982 at the Wigmore Hall was an “all-Grainger” centenary recital; wide-ranging repertoire and innovative programming have become hallmarks of their work ever since both in the concert hall and recording studio. They have also performed anniversary tributes to Stravinsky and Saint-Saëns, given the UK and Asian premières of the rediscovered Bruch Double Concerto and were the first duo to give performances of Holst's own two-piano version of The Planets in modern times; their subsequent recording of this 'tour de force' won a British MRA Award for Excellence. An eclectic range of compositions for one piano/four hands and two pianos has been written for them over the years, as well as a new two-piano concerto commissioned for their 30th anniversary. In addition they regularly champion less familiar or neglected compositions. Three television documentaries have been made about their work.
Nettle & Markham are Steinway Artists. They also own and occasionally perform on a very rare, magnificent full-size Pleyel Double Piano of 1928 (recently restored by Andrew Giller) which, along with their own Steinway pianos, is housed in their unusual studio - a converted Victorian railway arch which has been featured in a BBC “Modern Times” documentary and in the “Guardian” magazine.
www.nettleandmarkham.com
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Saturday 29th September 7.30pm David Gordon Trio
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Tickets £20 |
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‘An aggressive jazz pianist with a light touch’ Chattanooga Free Press
‘David Gordon has the wonderful ability to make piano notes glisten like jewelled drops of water’
John Etheridge, Musician Magazine
David Gordon Trio
The trio has made several tours of the UK and Denmark, which have included concerts at PizzaExpress
Jazz Club, Dean Street, London, Copenhagen Jazzhouse and the Aarhus Jazz Festival. Saxophonist Andy Sheppard, singer Jacqui Dankworth and guitarist John Etheridge have appeared as guests with the trio. The trio's four CDs have met with critical acclaim, especially in Japan, where they have sold more than 5000 copies and have a devoted fan-base.
With Jonty Fisher on double bass, and Paul Cavaciuti on drums, the trio has a unique sound, and its own distinctive repertoire, combining cutting-edge improvisation with humour, lyricism and searingly
beautiful melodies.
www.davidmusicgordon.com
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Saturday 13th October 7.30pm Benjamin Grosvenor - Piano |
Tickets £20 |
Programme
Bach: 4th Partita
Chopin: Polonaise op.44
Chopin: Andante Spianato and Grande Polonaise Brilliante
Scriabin: Selection of Mazurkas op.3
Scriabin: Valse op.38
Granados: Valses Poeticos
Strauss/Schulz-Evler - Blue Danube
Supported by The Friends of The Old Granary Studio
'That boy seems to have a sonic variety of liquid gold in his fingers. He's a natural romantic, sensing exactly how to shape an ecstatic arc and pace a rubato.' The Independent, 2011
‘The first thing you notice is the limpid surface of Grosvenor’s playing, the warm tonal gleam that he conjures up from the keys. It is a beautiful sound, and beneath it there are seams of passion, discretion and emotional affinity with the music... there is little to quibble with in this recital, which shows intelligence coupled with a command of keyboard colour and musical characterisation that are remarkable.’ The Telegraph, 2011
Nineteen year old British pianist Benjamin Grosvenor is internationally recognized for his electrifying performances and penetrating interpretations. An exquisite technique and ingenious flair for tonal colour are the hallmarks which make Benjamin Grosvenor one of the most sought-after young pianists in the world. His virtuosic command over the most strenuous technical complexities never compromises the formidable depth and intelligence of his interpretations. Described by some as a ‘Golden Age’ pianist (American Record Guide) and one ‘almost from another age’ (The Times), Benjamin is renowned for his distinctive sound, described as ‘poetic and gently ironic, brilliant yet clear-minded, intelligent but not without humour, all translated through a beautifully clear and singing touch’ (The Independent).
www.benjamingrosvenor.co.uk |
Friday 14th December 7.30pm An Evening with Rick Wakeman |
Tickets £25 |
Anecdotes and piano solos from the maestro
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Rick returns for his regular concert to play his 'favourite piano' and tell hilarious anecdotes of his life in music. His latest CD 'Always With You' recently recorded in the studio will be available for sale and autographed, amongst many other RW titles!
www.rwcc.com
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Click here
for a printable booking form for the 2012 OGS concert series
Booking form for Rick Wakeman / Acoustic Style Rock Ensemble on 21st June only
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We look forward to welcoming you to the concerts
Andrew and Jill Giller
Proprietors and Artistic Directors of the Old Granary Studio - spring 2012
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| News |
June 1st
New date added below on June 21st with
Rick Wakeman with his
'Acoustic Rock Style Ensemble'
April 2012
Book Now!
The new series will commence on June 1st with booking available from the beginning of April when the new brochure will be ready and posted. If you are not on our mailing list please do supply your address to receive a copy.
We are offering pre-concert, light suppers, available from one hour before each performance. Home made soup, fresh breads, & salads will be served prices from £3.50. The bar will be open & coffees will also be available.
The 'Friends' of the Old Granary have a new website, please do browse: www.fogsct.com
Please read about the charity support provided for the concerts, new 'Friends' always welcome.
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