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The Highgate International Chamber Music Festival brings together distinguished chamber musicians from around the world for a celebration of chamber music in venues around Highgate. In the intimate setting of Highgate’s beautiful churches, a stone’s throw from Hampstead Heath, HICMF presents varied programmes with masterworks of the repertoire set alongside lesser-known gems, delivered with fresh, energised performances by world-class musicians performing alongside one another in combinations not heard anywhere else.
This short free concert is part of HCMF’s wider outreach and education work in partnership with In Harmony Lambeth to bring chamber music into the study programme for the children at In Harmony Lambeth (IHL). IHL was launched in 2009 inspired by the Venezuelan El Sistema Programme. It is primarily a social action programme which encourages the pursuit of musical excellence to enrich the lives of children, young people, families and the wider community. In this free concert, children attending IHL will participate alongside members of the cello ensemble Cellophony and cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason.
SOLD OUT
https://www.chambermusicfestival.co.uk/2018-festival
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The Highgate International Chamber Music Festival brings together distinguished chamber musicians from around the world for a celebration of chamber music in venues around Highgate. In the intimate setting of Highgate’s beautiful churches, a stone’s throw from Hampstead Heath, HICMF presents varied programmes with masterworks of the repertoire set alongside lesser-known gems, delivered with fresh, energised performances by world-class musicians performing alongside one another in combinations not heard anywhere else.
This concert, part of the new ‘Sonatas by Candlelight’ series offers a short, intimate late-night concert performance to round off an evening of music-making.
César Franck Violin Sonata in A major
Performers
Giulio Plotino, violin
Irina Botan, piano
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The Highgate International Chamber Music Festival brings together distinguished chamber musicians from around the world for a celebration of chamber music in venues around Highgate. In the intimate setting of Highgate’s beautiful churches, a stone’s throw from Hampstead Heath, HICMF presents varied programmes with masterworks of the repertoire set alongside lesser-known gems, delivered with fresh, energised performances by world-class musicians performing alongside one another in combinations not heard anywhere else.
As part of HICMF’s continuing outreach and education work, our Ex-Animo Mentorship Scheme offers highly promising young chamber groups free tuition, performance and masterclass opportunities as well as the chance to learn the art of giving workshops to a young audience, engaging and inspiring the next generation. You can hear the brilliant young musicians selected for this scheme in this free early evening performance.
FREE ADMISSION BUT BOOKING RECOMMENDED
https://www.chambermusicfestival.co.uk/2018-festival
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The Highgate International Chamber Music Festival brings together distinguished chamber musicians from around the world for a celebration of chamber music in venues around Highgate. In the intimate setting of Highgate’s beautiful churches, a stone’s throw from Hampstead Heath, HICMF presents varied programmes with masterworks of the repertoire set alongside lesser-known gems, delivered with fresh, energised performances by world-class musicians performing alongside one another in combinations not heard anywhere else.
Hugo Wolf Italian Serenade
Arnold Schӧnberg Verklärte Nacht (piano trio version), arr. Eduard Steuermann
Franz Schubert Piano Trio in Bb D.28 ‘Sonatennsatz’
Jean Sibelius Andante Festivo Op.117a
Josef Suk Piano Quartet in A minor Op.1
Performers
Giulio Plotino, violin
Alicja Smietana, violin
Natalie Klouda, violin
Dimitri Murrath, viola
Bartholomew LaFollette, cello
Irina Botan, piano
Simon Callaghan, piano
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The Highgate International Chamber Music Festival brings together distinguished chamber musicians from around the world for a celebration of chamber music in venues around Highgate. In the intimate setting of Highgate’s beautiful churches, a stone’s throw from Hampstead Heath, HICMF presents varied programmes with masterworks of the repertoire set alongside lesser-known gems, delivered with fresh, energised performances by world-class musicians performing alongside one another in combinations not heard anywhere else.
This concert, part of the new ‘Sonatas by Candlelight’ series offers a short, intimate late-night concert performance to round off an evening of music-making.
Marking the 100th anniversary of Debussy’s death
Claude Debussy Violin Sonata L.140
Claude Debussy Cello Sonata L.135
Performers
Alicja Smietana, violin
Bartholomew LaFollette, cello
Irina Botan, piano
https://www.chambermusicfestival.co.uk/2018-festival
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The Highgate International Chamber Music Festival brings together distinguished chamber musicians from around the world for a celebration of chamber music in venues around Highgate. In the intimate setting of Highgate’s beautiful churches, a stone’s throw from Hampstead Heath, HICMF presents varied programmes with masterworks of the repertoire set alongside lesser-known gems, delivered with fresh, energised performances by world-class musicians performing alongside one another in combinations not heard anywhere else.
This concert, part of the new ‘Sonatas by Candlelight’ series offers a short, intimate late-night concert performance to round off an evening of music-making.
Arnold Bax Viola Sonata in G GP.251
Performers
Dimitri Murrath, viola
Simon Callaghan, piano
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The Highgate International Chamber Music Festival brings together distinguished chamber musicians from around the world for a celebration of chamber music in venues around Highgate. In the intimate setting of Highgate’s beautiful churches, a stone’s throw from Hampstead Heath, HICMF presents varied programmes with masterworks of the repertoire set alongside lesser-known gems, delivered with fresh, energised performances by world-class musicians performing alongside one another in combinations not heard anywhere else.
As part of HICMF’s continuing outreach and education work, our Ex-Animo Mentorship Scheme offers highly promising young chamber groups free tuition, performance and masterclass opportunities as well as the chance to learn the art of giving workshops to a young audience, engaging and inspiring the next generation. You can hear the brilliant young musicians selected for this scheme in this free early evening performance.
FREE ADMISSION, BOOKING RECOMMENDED
https://www.chambermusicfestival.co.uk/2018-festival
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The Highgate International Chamber Music Festival brings together distinguished chamber musicians from around the world for a celebration of chamber music in venues around Highgate. In the intimate setting of Highgate’s beautiful churches, a stone’s throw from Hampstead Heath, HICMF presents varied programmes with masterworks of the repertoire set alongside lesser-known gems, delivered with fresh, energised performances by world-class musicians performing alongside one another in combinations not heard anywhere else.
This concert marks Bernstein’s centenary with a performance of his clarinet sonata.
Sergei Prokofiev Overture on Hebrew Themes Op.34
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart String Quintet in G minor K.516
Leonard Bernstein Clarinet Sonata
Antonín Dvořák Piano Trio No.3 in F minor Op.65
Performers
Alexander Sitkovetsky, violin
Natalie Klouda, violin
Meghan Cassidy, viola
Dimitri Murrath, viola
Bartholomew LaFollette, cello
Julian Bliss, clarinet
Irina Botan, piano
https://www.chambermusicfestival.co.uk/2018-festival
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The Highgate International Chamber Music Festival brings together distinguished chamber musicians from around the world for a celebration of chamber music in venues around Highgate. In the intimate setting of Highgate’s beautiful churches, a stone’s throw from Hampstead Heath, HICMF presents varied programmes with masterworks of the repertoire set alongside lesser-known gems, delivered with fresh, energised performances by world-class musicians performing alongside one another in combinations not heard anywhere else.
Concert introduced by BBC presenter Tom Service
Luigi Boccherini Sonata for cello & basso in G, G5
Alexander von Zemlinsky Clarinet Trio in D minor Op.3
Franz Schubert Octet in F major D.803
Performers
Alina Ibragimova, violin
Natalie Klouda, violin
Dimitri Murrath, viola
Ashok Klouda, cello
Chi-chi Nwanoku, double bass
Alec Frank-Gemmill, horn
Julian Bliss, clarinet
TBC, bassoon
Simon Callaghan, piano
https://www.chambermusicfestival.co.uk/2018-festival
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The Highgate International Chamber Music Festival brings together distinguished chamber musicians from around the world for a celebration of chamber music in venues around Highgate. In the intimate setting of Highgate’s beautiful churches, a stone’s throw from Hampstead Heath, HICMF presents varied programmes with masterworks of the repertoire set alongside lesser-known gems, delivered with fresh, energised performances by world-class musicians.
This concert, part of the new ‘Sonatas by Candlelight’ series offers a short, intimate late-night concert performance by Alina and Cedric prior to their Wigmore Hall recital.
Robert Schumann Violin Sonata No.2 in D minor Op.121
Performers
Alina Ibragimova, violin
Cédric Tiberghien, piano
https://www.chambermusicfestival.co.uk/2018-festival
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The Highgate International Chamber Music Festival brings together distinguished chamber musicians from around the world for a celebration of chamber music in venues around Highgate. In the intimate setting of Highgate’s beautiful churches, a stone’s throw from Hampstead Heath, HICMF presents varied programmes with masterworks of the repertoire set alongside lesser-known gems, delivered with fresh, energised performances by world-class musicians performing alongside one another in combinations not heard anywhere else.
This Gala concert brings the festival week of music-making to a close.
Joseph Haydn Piano Trio Hob XV:10 in Eb
Johannes Brahms Clarinet Trio in A minor Op.114
David Ludwig 3 Yiddish Dances for Piano Trio
Robert Schumann Piano Quintet in Eb Op.44
Performers
Natalie Klouda, violin
Alina Ibragimova, violin
Dimitri Murrath, viola
Ashok Klouda, cello
Julian Bliss, clarinet
Irina Botan, piano
Qian Wu, piano
https://www.chambermusicfestival.co.uk/2018-festival
Tickets only £15 – email
gilly.wesley@blueyonder.co.uk
for reservation
23 MARCH 2019
7:30 PM
Venue:
United Reformed Church
Pond Square, South Grove, N6 6BA
Highgate
Our very own charismatic and
irrepressible Andrew Sanderson
is back as Auctioneer – amazing
“promises” on offer!
Delicious dinner in great
company with excellent choice of
wine
Live & mellow dinner jazz by the
cool Rose Tait Trio
Support St Michael’s local &
international mission partners
including the incredible work of
Kirima School in Uganda
Help us turn our community hall
into a welcoming and enjoyable
venue for parties, events and
worship
Tickets only £15 – email
gilly.wesley@blueyonder.co.uk
for reservation.
HICMF brings together distinguished chamber musicians from around the world for a celebration of chamber music in venues around Highgate. This year’s event ‘Beethoven 249’ centres on celebrating the great man to mark this most notable anniversary. We are honoured once again to be joined by a truly incredible gathering of musicians to perform a varied and attractive programme of masterpieces throughout the week.
Antonin Dvorak: Terzetto in C Major Op. 74 for Two Violins and Viola
Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata in A Op. 47 (‘Kreutzer’) – arrangement for string quintet (anon)
Franz Peter Schubert: String Quintet in C major D. 956
Performers: Alexander Sitkovetsky, violin; Natalie Klouda, violin; Lawrence Power, viola; Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cello; Ashok Klouda, cello
HICMF brings together distinguished chamber musicians from around the world for a celebration of chamber music in venues around Highgate. This year’s event ‘Beethoven 249’ centres on celebrating the great man to mark this most notable anniversary. We are honoured once again to be joined by a truly incredible gathering of musicians to perform a varied and attractive programme of masterpieces throughout the week.
Johann Sebastian Bach
Cello Suite No.5 in C minor BWV 1011
Performer: Ashok Klouda
HICMF brings together distinguished chamber musicians from around the world for a celebration of chamber music in venues around Highgate. This year’s event ‘Beethoven 249’ centres on celebrating the great man to mark this most notable anniversary. We are honoured once again to be joined by a truly incredible gathering of musicians to perform a varied and attractive programme of masterpieces throughout the week.
Ludwig van Beethoven: Selection of Scottish Folk Songs for soprano and piano trio
Jean Sibelius: String Trio movement in G minor
Ernest Chausson: Piano Trio in G minor, Op.3
Dmitri Shostakovich: Prelude & Polka (arr. for two cellos & piano)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Clarinet Quartet in Eb major, K.380 (arr. by J. Andre of violin sonata)
Franz Peter Schubert: The Shepherd on the Rock, D.965
Performers: Eleanor Dennis, soprano; Peter Sparks, clarinet; Natalie Klouda, violin; Gary Pomeroy, viola; Caroline Dale, cello; Ashok Klouda, cello; Irina Botan, piano; Joseph Middleton, piano
HICMF brings together distinguished chamber musicians from around the world for a celebration of chamber music in venues around Highgate. This year’s event ‘Beethoven 249’ centres on celebrating the great man to mark this most notable anniversary. We are honoured once again to be joined by a truly incredible gathering of musicians to perform a varied and attractive programme of masterpieces throughout the week.
Ludwig van Beethoven: Cello Sonata in C, Op. 102 No. 1
Performers: Ashok Klouda, cello; Irina Botan, piano
HICMF brings together distinguished chamber musicians from around the world for a celebration of chamber music in venues around Highgate. This year’s event ‘Beethoven 249’ centres on celebrating the great man to mark this most notable anniversary. We are honoured once again to be joined by a truly incredible gathering of musicians to perform a varied and attractive programme of masterpieces throughout the week.
Ludwig van Beethoven: String Quartet in C, Op.59 No.3 ‘Rasumovsky’
Performers: The Salomé Quartet – Haim Choi, violin; Inês Delgado, violin; Kasia Zimińska, viola; Shizuku Tatsuno, cello
HICMF brings together distinguished chamber musicians from around the world for a celebration of chamber music in venues around Highgate. This year’s event ‘Beethoven 249’ centres on celebrating the great man to mark this most notable anniversary. We are honoured once again to be joined by a truly incredible gathering of musicians to perform a varied and attractive programme of masterpieces throughout the week.
Ludwig van Beethoven: Clarinet Trio in B flat, Op. 11
Benjamin Britten: String Quartet No. 1 in D, Op. 25
David Ludwig: Three Yiddish Dances for piano trio
Ernö Dohnanyi: Sextet in C Op.37 for clarinet, horn, string trio and piano
Performers: Benjamin Gilmore, violin; Natalie Klouda, violin; Gary Pomeroy, viola; Robert Cohen, cello; Ashok Klouda, cello; Julian Bliss, clarinet; James Pillai, horn; Simon Callaghan, piano
HICMF brings together distinguished chamber musicians from around the world for a celebration of chamber music in venues around Highgate. This year’s event ‘Beethoven 249’ centres on celebrating the great man to mark this most notable anniversary. We are honoured once again to be joined by a truly incredible gathering of musicians to perform a varied and attractive programme of masterpieces throughout the week.
Performer/composer: Natalie Klouda – Selection of compositions for solo violin/violin & piano
HICMF brings together distinguished chamber musicians from around the world for a celebration of chamber music in venues around Highgate. This year’s event ‘Beethoven 249’ centres on celebrating the great man to mark this most notable anniversary. We are honoured once again to be joined by a truly incredible gathering of musicians to perform a varied and attractive programme of masterpieces throughout the week.
Ludwig van Beethoven: Cello Sonata No. 5 in D, Op.102 No.2
Performers: Yoanna Prodanova, cello; Mihai Ritivoiu, piano
HICMF brings together distinguished chamber musicians from around the world for a celebration of chamber music in venues around Highgate. This year’s event ‘Beethoven 249’ centres on celebrating the great man to mark this most notable anniversary. We are honoured once again to be joined by a truly incredible gathering of musicians to perform a varied and attractive programme of masterpieces throughout the week.
Introduction and insight into the music given by John Suchet.
Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Trio in C minor, Op. 1 No. 3
Ludwig van Beethoven: String Quartet in F minor (Quartetto Serioso), Op. 95
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky: String Sextet in D minor “Souvenir de Florence” Op.70
Performers: Alexander Sitkovetsky, violin; Benjamin Gilmore, violin; Natalie Klouda, violin; Benjamin Roskams, viola; Gary Pomeroy, viola; Robert Cohen, cello; Ashok Klouda, cello; Irina Botan, piano
HICMF brings together distinguished chamber musicians from around the world for a celebration of chamber music in venues around Highgate. This year’s event ‘Beethoven 249’ centres on celebrating the great man to mark this most notable anniversary. We are honoured once again to be joined by a truly incredible gathering of musicians to perform a varied and attractive programme of masterpieces throughout the week.
Johannes Brahms: Cello Sonata in F major, Op. 99
Performers: Robert Cohen, cello; Irina Botan, piano
HICMF brings together distinguished chamber musicians from around the world for a celebration of chamber music in venues around Highgate. This year’s event ‘Beethoven 249’ centres on celebrating the great man to mark this most notable anniversary. We are honoured once again to be joined by a truly incredible gathering of musicians to perform a varied and attractive programme of masterpieces throughout the week.
Ludwig van Beethoven: Quintet for Piano and Wind in E flat, Op. 16
Performers: Nicholas Daniel, oboe; Peter Sparks, clarinet; Amy Harman, bassoon; James Pillai, horn; Simon Callaghan, piano
HICMF brings together distinguished chamber musicians from around the world for a celebration of chamber music in venues around Highgate. This year’s event ‘Beethoven 249’ centres on celebrating the great man to mark this most notable anniversary. We are honoured once again to be joined by a truly incredible gathering of musicians to perform a varied and attractive programme of masterpieces throughout the week.
Francis Poulenc: Trio for Oboe, Bassoon and Piano
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor: Nonet in F minor, Op 2 (oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, violin, viola, cello, contrabass and piano)
Antonin Dvorak: Two Waltzes, Op.54 arranged for string quintet
Ludwig van Beethoven: String Quintet in C, Op. 29 (‘Storm’)
Performers: Priya Mitchell, violin; Benjamin Gilmore, violin; Gary Pomeroy, viola; Meghan Cassidy, viola; Ashok Klouda, cello; Chi-chi Nwanoku OBE, bass; Nicholas Daniel, oboe; Peter Sparks, clarinet; Amy Harman, bassoon; James Pillai, horn; Simon Callaghan, piano
HICMF brings together distinguished chamber musicians from around the world for a celebration of chamber music in venues around Highgate. This year’s event ‘Beethoven 249’ centres on celebrating the great man to mark this most notable anniversary. We are honoured once again to be joined by a truly incredible gathering of musicians to perform a varied and attractive programme of masterpieces throughout the week.
Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Trio in B flat (Archduke), Op. 97
Performers: Benjamin Gilmore, violin; Ashok Klouda, cello; Simon Callaghan, piano
HICMF brings together distinguished chamber musicians from around the world for a celebration of chamber music in venues around Highgate. This year’s event ‘Beethoven 249’ centres on celebrating the great man to mark this most notable anniversary. We are honoured once again to be joined by a truly incredible gathering of musicians to perform a varied and attractive programme of masterpieces throughout the week.
Franz Joseph Haydn: Piano Trio in E-flat major Hob XV: 10
Ludwig van Beethoven: Duo for viola & cello in Eb WoO 32
Clara Schumann: Piano trio in G minor, op. 17
Gerald Finzi: Interlude for oboe & strings, Op. 21
Franz Peter Schubert: String quartet no.14 (Death and the Maiden) in D minor, D 810
Performers: Nicholas Daniel, oboe; Natalie Klouda, violin; Benjamin Gilmore, violin; Sara Wolstenholme, violin; Benjamin Roskams, viola; Robert Cohen, cello; Ashok Klouda, cello; Irina Botan, piano
North London’s annual festival which brings together distinguished chamber musicians from around the world for a celebration of chamber music in venues around Highgate.
North London’s annual festival which brings together distinguished chamber musicians from around the world for a celebration of chamber music in venues around Highgate.
North London’s annual festival which brings together distinguished chamber musicians from around the world for a celebration of chamber music in venues around Highgate.
North London’s annual festival which brings together distinguished chamber musicians from around the world for a celebration of chamber music in venues around Highgate.
North London’s annual festival which brings together distinguished chamber musicians from around the world for a celebration of chamber music in venues around Highgate.
North London’s annual festival which brings together distinguished chamber musicians from around the world for a celebration of chamber music in venues around Highgate.
The 2022 festival represents HICMF’s 10th anniversary and is our most special to date. 10 concerts are packed into the 5-day festival from 7 – 11 December, with renowned musicians joining us from as far afield as the USA, Austria, Germany and Croatia. From Boulogne to Brahms, Piazzolla to Pejačević, and despite the lack of alliteration, even ‘Corelli to Jazz’, there is something for everyone to discover and enjoy!
Concert 2
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Horn Quintet in E flat K.407 Ludwig van Beethoven duo for clarinet and bassoon No.3 in B flat WoO 27 Gabriel Fauré Piano Quartet No.2 in G minor Op.45
Sophia Jaffé & Natalie Klouda - violin Lena Fankhauser - viola Reinoud Ford - cello Fabian van de Geest - horn Amy Harman - bassoon Julian Bliss - clarinet Irina Botan - piano
The Highgate International Chamber Music Festival is back for its 11th year, bringing together world-class musicians for a thoroughly varied programme of chamber music performed in the intimate, candle-lit setting of St Anne’s Church.
Join us for chamber music favourites by Beethoven and Brahms amongst others, set alongside lesser-known gems by Enescu and Richard Strauss. Rowan Atkinson CBE returns to the festival for an evening of Mozart to raise funds for Food Bank Aid, and The Julian Bliss Quintet makes it first appearance at HICMF for an afternoon of jazz focusing on the music of George Gershwin. It promises to be an exciting, thought-provoking and festive week of music topped off with mince pies and mulled wine.
We look forward to welcoming you there!
Concert 1
Joseph Haydn Piano Trio in Bb Hob XV:20
Richard Strauss Variations on a Bavarian Folk Song for string trio TrV109
Johannes Brahms Sextet No 2 Op.36
Sophia Jaffé, Braimah Kanneh-Mason, Natalie Klouda – violin
Meghan Cassidy, Ruth Gibson – viola
Robert Cohen, Ashok Klouda – cello
Irina Botan – piano
The Highgate International Chamber Music Festival is back for its 11th year, bringing together world-class musicians for a thoroughly varied programme of chamber music performed in the intimate, candle-lit setting of St Anne’s Church.
Join us for chamber music favourites by Beethoven and Brahms amongst others, set alongside lesser-known gems by Enescu and Richard Strauss. Rowan Atkinson CBE returns to the festival for an evening of Mozart to raise funds for Food Bank Aid, and The Julian Bliss Quintet makes it first appearance at HICMF for an afternoon of jazz focusing on the music of George Gershwin. It promises to be an exciting, thought-provoking and festive week of music topped off with mince pies and mulled wine.
We look forward to welcoming you there!
Concert 2
Gustav Mahler Piano Quartet in A minor
Vaughan Williams Nocturne & Scherzo
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart String Quintet No 4 in G minor K.516
Sophia Jaffé, Braimah Kanneh-Mason – violin
Meghan Cassidy, Ruth Gibson – viola
Robert Cohen – cello
Irina Botan – piano
The Highgate International Chamber Music Festival is back for its 11th year, bringing together world-class musicians for a thoroughly varied programme of chamber music performed in the intimate, candle-lit setting of St Anne’s Church.
Join us for chamber music favourites by Beethoven and Brahms amongst others, set alongside lesser-known gems by Enescu and Richard Strauss. Rowan Atkinson CBE returns to the festival for an evening of Mozart to raise funds for Food Bank Aid, and The Julian Bliss Quintet makes it first appearance at HICMF for an afternoon of jazz focusing on the music of George Gershwin. It promises to be an exciting, thought-provoking and festive week of music topped off with mince pies and mulled wine.
We look forward to welcoming you there!
Concert 3
Maurice Ravel String Quartet in F
Felix Mendelssohn String Quartet No 6 in F minor, Op. 80
Natalie Klouda, Benjamin Nabarro – violin
Meghan Cassidy – viola
Ashok Klouda – cello
The Highgate International Chamber Music Festival is back for its 11th year, bringing together world-class musicians for a thoroughly varied programme of chamber music performed in the intimate, candle-lit setting of St Anne’s Church.
Join us for chamber music favourites by Beethoven and Brahms amongst others, set alongside lesser-known gems by Enescu and Richard Strauss. Rowan Atkinson CBE returns to the festival for an evening of Mozart to raise funds for Food Bank Aid, and The Julian Bliss Quintet makes it first appearance at HICMF for an afternoon of jazz focusing on the music of George Gershwin. It promises to be an exciting, thought-provoking and festive week of music topped off with mince pies and mulled wine.
We look forward to welcoming you there!
Concert 4
George Enescu Piano Quintet No 1
Johannes Brahms Clarinet Quintet in B minor Op.115
Braimah Kanneh-Mason, Benjamin Nabarro – violin
Meghan Cassidy – viola
Robert Cohen – cello
Julian Bliss – clarinet
Irina Botan – piano
The Highgate International Chamber Music Festival is back for its 11th year, bringing together world-class musicians for a thoroughly varied programme of chamber music performed in the intimate, candle-lit setting of St Anne’s Church.
Join us for chamber music favourites by Beethoven and Brahms amongst others, set alongside lesser-known gems by Enescu and Richard Strauss. Rowan Atkinson CBE returns to the festival for an evening of Mozart to raise funds for Food Bank Aid, and The Julian Bliss Quintet makes it first appearance at HICMF for an afternoon of jazz focusing on the music of George Gershwin. It promises to be an exciting, thought-provoking and festive week of music topped off with mince pies and mulled wine.
We look forward to welcoming you there!
Concert 5
HICMF will be helping to raise vital funds for the charity Food Bank Aid through this evening’s concert which explores Mozart’s music and life with readings by Rowan Atkinson CBE
Rowan Atkinson – narrator
Ailish Tynan – soprano
Sophia Jaffé, Natalie Klouda – violin
Meghan Cassidy – viola
Ashok Klouda – cello
Irina Botan – piano
The Highgate International Chamber Music Festival is back for its 11th year, bringing together world-class musicians for a thoroughly varied programme of chamber music performed in the intimate, candle-lit setting of St Anne’s Church.
Join us for chamber music favourites by Beethoven and Brahms amongst others, set alongside lesser-known gems by Enescu and Richard Strauss. Rowan Atkinson CBE returns to the festival for an evening of Mozart to raise funds for Food Bank Aid, and The Julian Bliss Quintet makes it first appearance at HICMF for an afternoon of jazz focusing on the music of George Gershwin. It promises to be an exciting, thought-provoking and festive week of music topped off with mince pies and mulled wine.
We look forward to welcoming you there!
Concert 6 - Jazz concert
The Genius of Gershwin
George Gershwin was a musician who bridged the worlds of jazz and classical music. Enamoured with both genres and convinced that each could bring something to the table, he mastered the art of combining jazz and classical to create his famous signature sound. In this programme The Julian Bliss Quintet presents their unique take on some of Gershwin’s most famous compositions with original arrangements and adaptations.
The Julian Bliss Quintet
Julian Bliss – clarinet
Martin Shaw – trumpet
Jason Rebello – piano
Ferg Ireland – bass
Ed Richardson – drums
The Highgate International Chamber Music Festival is back for its 11th year, bringing together world-class musicians for a thoroughly varied programme of chamber music performed in the intimate, candle-lit setting of St Anne’s Church.
Join us for chamber music favourites by Beethoven and Brahms amongst others, set alongside lesser-known gems by Enescu and Richard Strauss. Rowan Atkinson CBE returns to the festival for an evening of Mozart to raise funds for Food Bank Aid, and The Julian Bliss Quintet makes it first appearance at HICMF for an afternoon of jazz focusing on the music of George Gershwin. It promises to be an exciting, thought-provoking and festive week of music topped off with mince pies and mulled wine.
We look forward to welcoming you!
GALA CONCERT
Natalie Klouda Five Rings for String Quartet (2012)
Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Trio in E flat Op.1 No 1
Antonín Dvořák Piano Quintet No 2 in A Op. 81
Sophia Jaffé, Natalie Klouda
Meghan Cassidy – viola
Ashok Klouda – cello
Irina Botan – piano