Music on Thursdays
Jacqueline Phillips, cello |
Supported by: Leatherhead Concert & Arts Society |
Programme
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Suite no 4 in E flat major BWV 1010 Prelude Allemande Courante Sarabande Bouree 1 and 2 Gigue Violin Partita No 3 in E major BWV 1006 Prelude Hans Bottermund (1892-1949) arr János Starker (1924-2013) Variations on a Theme by Paganini (Niccolo Paganini's Caprice No 24 in A minor) |
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Jacqueline Phillips
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 ! And she continues with a schedule of performances in symphony orchestras and chamber ensembles.
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.
Hans Bottermund was a German Jewish cellist, soloist of the Berlin Philharmonic through some very difficult years. In September 1938 he decided to deposit his wonderful cello for safe-keeping. On wikipedia you will find a translation of the note he left with the cello, a note which reflects the terror of the times. Click on this line to read the wikipedia entry.
Concert at Home
If you cannot be with us at the lunchtime concert
you can enjoy a similar Concert at Home by clicking the buttons below:
you can enjoy a similar Concert at Home by clicking the buttons below:
Here is Mstislav Rostropovich performing the complete Bach Cello Suite No 4:
A truly live performance next, with violinist Stefan Jackiw playing the Prelude from
Bach's Partita No 3 in E major, for a benefit dinner in Kansas City, Missouri:
Bach's Partita No 3 in E major, for a benefit dinner in Kansas City, Missouri:
The recording of Bottermund's variations on Paganini, arranged by Janos Starker, is played by Jeremy Tai
at the Meadowmount School of Music. Meadowmount is a 7-week summer school for string and piano players
on their way to professional careers, held annually in upstate New York.
Previous students have included Itzhak Perlman, Yo-yo Ma, and Kyung-wha Chung.
at the Meadowmount School of Music. Meadowmount is a 7-week summer school for string and piano players
on their way to professional careers, held annually in upstate New York.
Previous students have included Itzhak Perlman, Yo-yo Ma, and Kyung-wha Chung.
