Weston Music Society
Weston Concerts Update
Weston Concerts Update
Dear Friends
Dear Friends
The planned evening with pianist Simon Callaghan was cancelled, but we are delighted that he has sent a short “digital” concert, just for us!
The planned evening with pianist Simon Callaghan was cancelled, but we are delighted that he has sent a short “digital” concert, just for us!
Here is a message from Simon:
Here is a message from Simon:
“I was due to play for Weston Music on 24 October 2020, but sadly the coronavirus made this impossible! In place of my visit, I'm pleased to offer you this short programme of pieces by Schumann, Poulenc, Dyson and Nicodé, filmed in the ballroom at Wyastone Estate, Monmouth.”
“I was due to play for Weston Music on 24 October 2020, but sadly the coronavirus made this impossible! In place of my visit, I'm pleased to offer you this short programme of pieces by Schumann, Poulenc, Dyson and Nicodé, filmed in the ballroom at Wyastone Estate, Monmouth.”
Programme:
Programme:
Schumann: Kinderszenen Op. 15 (1st movement) [00:45]
Schumann: Kinderszenen Op. 15 (1st movement) [00:45]
Nicodé: 'Memory' from 10 Poems Op. 22 [04:11]
Nicodé: 'Memory' from 10 Poems Op. 22 [04:11]
Nicodé (a short documentary) [06:05]
Nicodé (a short documentary) [06:05]
Nicodé: 'Happy' from 10 Poems Op. 22 [09:56]
Nicodé: 'Happy' from 10 Poems Op. 22 [09:56]
Nicodé: 'Regret' from 10 Poems Op. 22 [11:10]
Nicodé: 'Regret' from 10 Poems Op. 22 [11:10]
Dyson: 'Waltz' from Six Lyrics [13:20]
Dyson: 'Waltz' from Six Lyrics [13:20]
Dyson: 'March' from Six Lyrics [15:04]
Dyson: 'March' from Six Lyrics [15:04]
Poulenc: 'The Taste of Misfortune' from Soirées de Nazelles [16:48]
Poulenc: 'The Taste of Misfortune' from Soirées de Nazelles [16:48]
Poulenc: 'Nonchalance and Discretion' from Soirées de Nazelles [19:52]
Poulenc: 'Nonchalance and Discretion' from Soirées de Nazelles [19:52]
Dyson: 'Melody' from Six Lyrics [20:12]
Dyson: 'Melody' from Six Lyrics [20:12]
Dyson: 'Folk-Dance' from Six Lyrics [23:37]
Dyson: 'Folk-Dance' from Six Lyrics [23:37]
Nicodé: Fantasy Pieces Op. 6 (finale) [25:01]
Nicodé: Fantasy Pieces Op. 6 (finale) [25:01]
We also invited the Copenhagen Guitar Duo to provide a recording which we can share with our audience in return for a small donation; the recording can be accessed by clicking here. The concerts are free for all to see but we hope you will feel it warrants a small donation to help Weston Concerts survive. If you would like to make a donation you can do this easily by going to this link; Just Giving - Weston Music Society
We also invited the Copenhagen Guitar Duo to provide a recording which we can share with our audience in return for a small donation; the recording can be accessed by clicking here. The concerts are free for all to see but we hope you will feel it warrants a small donation to help Weston Concerts survive. If you would like to make a donation you can do this easily by going to this link; Just Giving - Weston Music Society
We hope to invite the Emily Askew band back to play in Weston in November 2021.
We hope to invite the Emily Askew band back to play in Weston in November 2021.
Currently our Spring 2021 season remains as booked:
Currently our Spring 2021 season remains as booked:
March 20th Piatti String Quartet
March 20th Piatti String Quartet
April 17th Alexander Chance (countertenor) & Toby Carr (lute)
April 17th Alexander Chance (countertenor) & Toby Carr (lute)
May 15th Students from the Purcell School. Bushey
May 15th Students from the Purcell School. Bushey
We will be watching developments carefully and let you know as things become more clear. Meanwhile we hope that you are finding alternative ways to feed your love of music
We will be watching developments carefully and let you know as things become more clear. Meanwhile we hope that you are finding alternative ways to feed your love of music
With best wishes
With best wishes
Weston Music Society
Weston Music Society
Copenhagen Guitar Duo
Copenhagen Guitar Duo
Allan Sjølin and Martin Buono
Allan Sjølin and Martin Buono
Simon Callaghan, Piano
Simon Callaghan, Piano
Emily Askew Band
Emily Askew Band
Emily Askew, Simon Whittaker, Jamie Roberts & John Dipper
Emily Askew, Simon Whittaker, Jamie Roberts & John Dipper
Copenhagen Guitar Duo
Simon Callaghan
Emily Askew Band
Concerts are on Saturdays at 7.30 pm. Tickets cost £16.00 or all three concerts for £40; ages 19-25 pay £5 per concert and under 19s are free. Click here for more information about purchasing tickets. New options are available and contactless payments are now accepted at the door.
Concerts are on Saturdays at 7.30 pm. Tickets cost £16.00 or all three concerts for £40; ages 19-25 pay £5 per concert and under 19s are free. Click here for more information about purchasing tickets. New options are available and contactless payments are now accepted at the door.
We promote six concerts a year, three each in Autumn and Spring, given by acclaimed professional classical musicians. We aim to provide a good variety of music, including two events a year which will appeal to lovers of the classical guitar. We are friendly people and newcomers are always welcome. Programmes and interval drinks are complimentary.
We promote six concerts a year, three each in Autumn and Spring, given by acclaimed professional classical musicians. We aim to provide a good variety of music, including two events a year which will appeal to lovers of the classical guitar. We are friendly people and newcomers are always welcome. Programmes and interval drinks are complimentary.