Linton Music Society

Linton Music Society
President: Sir David Willcocks

Linton Cambridgeshire UK

to our 2007/2008 season

	Saturday 13 October 7.30pm St Mary's Church VOSKRESENIYE Juriy Maruk conductor The Russian ensemble 'Voskreseniye', which means 'Resurrection', are based in St Petersburg and perform regularly in Italy, Switzerland, Germany, France and Great Britain, This choir of nine professional singers capture their audiences with the austere beauty of Orthodox sacred music and the freshness and fun of Russian folk songs.
	Saturday 8 December 7.30pm Linton Village College PRIME BRASS Following the success of their last visit to Linton (and the capacity audience they attracted, book early to avoid disappointment), Prime Brass provide another varied programme including some seasonal fare played in their own inimitable style. As well as some of the lighter repertoire for which they are renowned, at the heart of their programme is the Sinfonietta by Howard Blake, best known for his music for 'The Snowman' and here revealed as a composer of real grandeur. The exceptional brass ensemble Prime Brass - Classic FM
	Saturday 23 February 7.30pm Linton Village College BOBBY CHEN piano Winner of the Overseas Prize at the Royal Overseas League Competition and fresh from giving the world premiere of a new piano concerto, Bobby Chen has recently made his US debut and appeared in festivals in Sweden and Malaysia. His delightfully varied and virtuosic programme features Bach's Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue and Visions Fugitives by Prokofiev as well as music by Debussy, Schubert, and finishing the concert with Chopin's Ballade No.1 in G minor.
	Saturday 29 March 7.30pm Linton Village College DEWI ELLIS JONES percussion CLAIRE JONES harp Combining two of Wales's brightest young talents, this performance promises to be an unforgettable experience. The new Royal Harpist, Claire Jones performs with a percussionist of outstanding ability, Dewi Ellis, who produces an amazing array of sounds, ranging from the emotional to the electrifying. The evening will include performances of The Santa Fe Suite by William Mathias, Sonata in C Major 2nd movement by CPE Bach and Banjo & Fiddle by William Krool.
	Saturday 17 May 7.30pm Linton Village College PIANO 4 HANDS Joseph Tong & Waka Hasegawa piano Piano 4 Hands has rapidly established a reputation as one of the leading, international prizewinning piano duos of its generation. This entertaining programme includes Mozart's Sonata in C major KV521, Schubert's Fantasie in F minor D940 and Debussy's La Mer. These two artists' playing is lucid while their dynamics have much vigour...they are an excellent pair of musicians Musical Opinion
	Saturday 14 June 7.30pm St Mary's Church NAVARRA QUARTET Xander van Vliet violin Marije Ploernacher violin Sir-none van der Giessen viola Nathaniel Boyd cello Haydn String Quartet in E Op.17 No.1 Schumann String Quartet in A minor, Op.41 No.1 Schubert String Quartet No.13 in A minor, D804 'Rosamunde' The Navarra Quartet is fast emerging as one of the outstanding quartets of its generation, winning 2nd Prize in the 2007 Melbourne and 1st Prize in the 2005 Florence International Chamber Music Competitions. In this final concert of the season they present favourites of the quartet repertoire which will surely make a rousing finish!

Please note - the Navara Quartet concert on Saturday 14 June 2008 will be held at St Mary's Church Linton and not at the Village College as printed in the brochure

Programmes subject to alteration.

How to find us

How to book

Tickets are available at the door or can be obtained in advance by telephone or in person from:

Sweet Talk News
77 High Street
Linton
Cambridge
CB1 6HS

Telephone 01223 893480

Ticket prices (individual concerts):-

Adults (no concessions) £9.00
Students (to age 21) £2.00
Family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) £20.00

Become a Member and save £££s

If you are not already a LMS Member, then why not consider joining this year? You'll not only benefit from substantial reductions in ticket prices, but we'll also send you invitations to other events during the year.

For queries about concerts or Linton Music Society please email info@cambridgesummermusic.com or phone 01223 893600

The Yamaha piano

The new Yamaha piano is available for hire for piano recitals by other organisations at a reasonable rate from the Linton Music Society. If your organisation needs a first-class instrument for a special concert please contact the Chairman tel 01223 894161.

Music Links

Cambridge Summer Music
Cambridge Summer Recitals