28th June 2012 - 12.30 Lunchtime Concert
Brook String Trio
Eloise Prouse
David Smith, violins
Jacqueline Phillips, cello
Eloise Prouse
David Smith, violins
Jacqueline Phillips, cello
Programme
Trio sonata no 7 in e minor Thomas Augustine Arne (1710-1778) Trio movement in B flat Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Argantinion Tangos no 4 and 5 Charlo (1906-1990) Londonderry Air Traditional Night and Day Cole Porter (1891-1964) A Klezmer Wedding Mike Curtis (b1952) |
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Eloise Prouse, violin
Eloise began playing the violin at the age of 5 and trained at Chetham’s School of Music, Manchester and the Royal College of Music, London.
Since graduating, Eloise has been a regular freelance player with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (including their 2010/11 & 2012 BBC Prom concerts conducted by Andris Nelsons) and other ensembles including English National Ballet, London Festival Orchestra, New London Soloists, English Symphony Orchestra, City of London Chamber Orchestra, Belmont Ensemble, London Concert Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra, Bert Kaempfert Orchestra, English Sinfonia, London Concertante and Symphonic Queen.
She has appeared as principal 2nd violin with the Guildford Philharmonic, London Soloists Chamber Orchestra and City Chamber Ensemble.
Eloise's theatre work includes the West End season for Carl Rosa Opera Company, ABBA: the Show's UK, Germany, Eastern Europe and Scandinavian tours. In 2008 she was Music Director for the Royal Shakespeare Company's London run of the newly commissioned play, Cordelia Dream.
Her work in popular music includes a recent appearance with the Heritage Orchestra for Jamie Cullum's acclaimed late night Prom and she has also performed with artists such as Kanye West, Professor Green, Mary J Blige, Matt Gnarls Barkley, Alison Moyet, Andrea Bocelli, Katherine Jenkins, David Garrett and Il Divo.
On TV she has been seen on the X Factor, GMTV, Concert for Diana, Friday Night Project, This Morning, Top of the Pops, Parkinson, The Two Ronnies, The Brit Awards.
Recently she has recorded for Emeli Sande, Matt Cardle and for the christmas Marks and Spencer advert with the Xfactor finalists. Eloise can also be seen playing on Tim Minchin's latest DVD, Tim Minchin and the Heritage Orchestra - live at the Royal Albert Hall.
Eloise played for our launch event in Leatherhead's Swan Shopping Centre one chilly lunchtime at the beginning of March. We are very pleased to welcome her to Leatherhead once more.
Since graduating, Eloise has been a regular freelance player with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (including their 2010/11 & 2012 BBC Prom concerts conducted by Andris Nelsons) and other ensembles including English National Ballet, London Festival Orchestra, New London Soloists, English Symphony Orchestra, City of London Chamber Orchestra, Belmont Ensemble, London Concert Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra, Bert Kaempfert Orchestra, English Sinfonia, London Concertante and Symphonic Queen.
She has appeared as principal 2nd violin with the Guildford Philharmonic, London Soloists Chamber Orchestra and City Chamber Ensemble.
Eloise's theatre work includes the West End season for Carl Rosa Opera Company, ABBA: the Show's UK, Germany, Eastern Europe and Scandinavian tours. In 2008 she was Music Director for the Royal Shakespeare Company's London run of the newly commissioned play, Cordelia Dream.
Her work in popular music includes a recent appearance with the Heritage Orchestra for Jamie Cullum's acclaimed late night Prom and she has also performed with artists such as Kanye West, Professor Green, Mary J Blige, Matt Gnarls Barkley, Alison Moyet, Andrea Bocelli, Katherine Jenkins, David Garrett and Il Divo.
On TV she has been seen on the X Factor, GMTV, Concert for Diana, Friday Night Project, This Morning, Top of the Pops, Parkinson, The Two Ronnies, The Brit Awards.
Recently she has recorded for Emeli Sande, Matt Cardle and for the christmas Marks and Spencer advert with the Xfactor finalists. Eloise can also be seen playing on Tim Minchin's latest DVD, Tim Minchin and the Heritage Orchestra - live at the Royal Albert Hall.
Eloise played for our launch event in Leatherhead's Swan Shopping Centre one chilly lunchtime at the beginning of March. We are very pleased to welcome her to Leatherhead once more.
David Smith, violin
David studied at the Yehudi Menuhin School in Stoke d'Abernon and the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, London. He then became a tutor at both these schools before moving to Glasgow as co-principal of the Scottish Ensemble. He plays regularly with the Birmingham Royal Ballet and is currently performing with English Touring Opera.
Jacqueline Phillips, cello
We are delighted to welcome back cellist Jacqueline Phillips who many will have heard playing for the Music on Thursdays launch event in the Swan Centre on 1st March 2012 and in recent concerts here.
A brilliant ‘cellist from an early age, Jacqueline studied with legendary teachers including William Pleeth, Amaryllis Fleming, Aldo Perisot, Joan Dickson and has emerged as an extraordinarily versatile and well-rounded musician; undoubtedly one of the finest British ‘cellists of her generation, with a career that has taken her round the world, including a trip to Italy to win the Rovere d’Oro International competition in Genoa.
She is in much demand as a free-lance chamber and orchestral musician, guest leading the Irish Chamber Orchestra, guest sub-principle of BBC Phil and guest co- leading the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and BBC Concert Orchestra.
She founded her own group known as the Brook Ensemble and this special ensemble is the first small group to have continually given a portion of the fees to cancer charities most recently Marie Curie Cancer Care.
Recently, Jacqueline in her efforts to push the boundaries of cello technique has specialised in adapting known violin virtuoso solos, performances including Saint-Saens “Rondo Capriccioso” and other violin virtuoso concert pieces ! Indeed, she transcribed several of the pieces in today's concert from their original guitar settings so they could be played on the cello.
A brilliant ‘cellist from an early age, Jacqueline studied with legendary teachers including William Pleeth, Amaryllis Fleming, Aldo Perisot, Joan Dickson and has emerged as an extraordinarily versatile and well-rounded musician; undoubtedly one of the finest British ‘cellists of her generation, with a career that has taken her round the world, including a trip to Italy to win the Rovere d’Oro International competition in Genoa.
She is in much demand as a free-lance chamber and orchestral musician, guest leading the Irish Chamber Orchestra, guest sub-principle of BBC Phil and guest co- leading the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and BBC Concert Orchestra.
She founded her own group known as the Brook Ensemble and this special ensemble is the first small group to have continually given a portion of the fees to cancer charities most recently Marie Curie Cancer Care.
Recently, Jacqueline in her efforts to push the boundaries of cello technique has specialised in adapting known violin virtuoso solos, performances including Saint-Saens “Rondo Capriccioso” and other violin virtuoso concert pieces ! Indeed, she transcribed several of the pieces in today's concert from their original guitar settings so they could be played on the cello.
