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Saturday 9
October 2010 7.30pm St Mary's Church Linton VOSKRESENIYE Juriy Maruk conductor A return visit by the Russian choir from St Petersburg with a stunning sound. This choir of nine professional singers capture their audiences with the austere beauty of Orthodox sacred music and the fun of Russian folk songs. Don't miss this very special opening concert! |
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Saturday 4
December 2010 7.30pm St Mary's Church Linton ECLIPSE Christmas Fiesta A festive celebration of seasonal songs and music from the English and Hispanic traditions, with christmas songs, lively early music and stories. Virtuosic improvisations on harps, recorders, viol, hammered dulcimer, Flamenco voice and percussion create a feast for the senses. Eclipse perform exhilarating songs, lyrical ensemble pieces and the swirling passionate tarantella. 'Come and play for us every day!' Sean Rafferty BBC Radio 4 In Tune 'A real winter warmer' Eastern Daily Press |
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Sunday 12
December 2010 7.00pm St Mary's Church Linton CHRISTMAS CAROL CHALLENGE! We are delighted to announce a special celebration of Christmas in words and music. But this will be no ordinary event - the clue is in the title! While we hope lots of you will come and enjoy listening to a short evening of music and readings, here’s our special challenge - COME AND SING! We are inviting groups from any background - musical and non-musical! - to sing any Christmas song of their choice lasting 3-4 minutes. If you are part of a group that already exists, just let us know and we will be delighted to provide an accompanist if you need and give you a slot in the proceedings. Or if you are an individual who would like to be part of the entertainment, get in touch and we will be happy to find a team for you to join. There will also be the opportunity to buy some last minute Christmas decorations, food, and stocking-fillers. This is a fund-raising event and profits go to Linton Music Society who continue to bring Linton great concerts. DO support us, and have a great time! More info here and click here for an entry form. Or call 01223 894161 email juliet@cambridgesummermusic.com |
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Saturday 12
February 2011 7.30pm Linton Village College ANNA HASHIMOTO clarinet DANIEL SMITH piano A programme of virtuoso and distinctive music for clarinet and piano that is played by two shining talents. Tartini’s ‘Devil’s Trill’ sonata, originally for violin, and Bassi’s Concert Fantasy on Verdi’s Rigoletto are two of the works that the award-winning Anna Hashimoto, well-known to Linton audiences, will perform with her duo partner, one of the UK’s most sought-after accompanists, Daniel Smith. |
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Saturday 19
March 2011 7.30pm Linton Village College MICHAEL IERACE Piano A young pianist of great distinction, Michael Ierace was born in Australia and has lived in London since completing his studies at the Royal College of Music. Since then he has won many awards including second place in the International Haverhill Sinfonia Soloists Competition. He plays a recital which includes Chopin's second Scherzo and Schumann's Kinderszenen. |
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Saturday 16
April 2011 7.30pm Linton Village College CELLOPHONY Cellophony is the vibrant, sonorous and exhilarating sound of an octet of young professional cellists. Finalists in the 2010 Royal Over-Seas League chamber music competition and Park Lane Group Young Artists for the current season, Cellophony have been acclaimed for their performances of a range of original works and specially comissioned transcriptions and adaptations. This programme features J.S. Bach, Schubert, Giovanni Sollima and others...not to be missed! |
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Saturday 21
May 2011 7.30pm Linton Village College KOSMOS Harriet Mackenzie violin Meg Hamilton viola Shirley Smart cello Kosmos is an innovative string trio performing its own compositions, arrangements and improvisations. Inspired by traditional music, the ensemble offers a unique sound free from borders and labels. Kosmos explores the boundaries of Western Classical and Contemporary music with Arabic, Gypsy, Balkan, Jazz, Klezmer and Tango influences. Prepare to be intoxicated by entrancing dance rhythms, soulful improvisation and gypsy passion delivered with inimitable panache and virtuoso technique. 'I defy you not to be mesmerised' Richard Morrison The Times |
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