Music on Thursdays
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2015 Season Sponsor: Patricia Morgan Optician Supported by: Leatherhead Concert & Arts Society |
Programme
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Solo Sonata No 3 in C major, BWV 1005 1. Adagio 4. Allegro assai Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) Cello Sonata No 1 in E minor (1862-5) 1. Allegro non troppo 2. Allegretto quasi Menuetto 3. Allegro Ástor Piazzolla (1921-1992) Le Grand Tango for Cello and Piano (1982) |
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Jacqueline Phillips, cello
A brilliant ‘cellist from an early age, Jacqueline Phillips 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 ! And she continues with a schedule of performances in symphony orchestras and chamber ensembles.
Richard Black, piano
Richard Black’s work as a pianist takes in opera, the symphony orchestra, chamber music and song recitals. He has helped rehearse operas from Purcell to the 21st century. He is a familiar face at opera auditions, and he frequently accompanies students of every voice and instrument at Goldsmiths College.
In performance, Richard has played for singers at Wigmore Hall and St John’s Smith Square, as well as in New York, Paris and Luxembourg. He has accompanied a wide range of instrumental works and played in a variety of chamber ensembles. He has accompanied on several CDs and has broadcast on BBC Radio 3.
Richard is also an experienced recording engineer, producer and editor and a consultant on audio technology.
In performance, Richard has played for singers at Wigmore Hall and St John’s Smith Square, as well as in New York, Paris and Luxembourg. He has accompanied a wide range of instrumental works and played in a variety of chamber ensembles. He has accompanied on several CDs and has broadcast on BBC Radio 3.
Richard is also an experienced recording engineer, producer and editor and a consultant on audio technology.
Concert at Home
If you are unable to come along to today's concert, here instead is a selection of links to recordings of
the same or similar works for your listening enjoyment.
Jacqueline Phillips begins today's concert with a cello transcription of Bach's third solo violin sonata in C major, BWV 1005.
There are four movements, although at the concert we only have time to hear the first (Adagio) and last (Allegro assai).
Clicking the button on the left button takes you to a complete performance of all four movements,
with the score on the screen for you to follow.
If you'd prefer to hear just the two movements, then the buttons on the right will take you to
recordings by Belgian violinist Arthur Grumiaux.
the same or similar works for your listening enjoyment.
Jacqueline Phillips begins today's concert with a cello transcription of Bach's third solo violin sonata in C major, BWV 1005.
There are four movements, although at the concert we only have time to hear the first (Adagio) and last (Allegro assai).
Clicking the button on the left button takes you to a complete performance of all four movements,
with the score on the screen for you to follow.
If you'd prefer to hear just the two movements, then the buttons on the right will take you to
recordings by Belgian violinist Arthur Grumiaux.
This fine recording of Brahms' Cello Sonata No 1 comes from the Abbaye de Fontevraud, Europe's largest monastic site.
The cellist is Ophélie Gaillard, with pianist Ferenc Vizi.
Piazzolla wrote Le Grand Tango for cellist Mstislav Rostropovich in 1982, but it didn't receive its
première until 1990 (in New Orleans) when Rostropovich was accompanied by Igor Uriash.
The sound recording linked below is of these same two performers.
We hope you have enjoyed your "Concert at Home"
