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Jack Gonzalez-Harding conductor
Ruth Rogers leader
Theano Papadaki soprano
Louisa Stuart-Smith alto
Sebastian Hill tenor
George Robarts bass
The Mayfield Consort chorus

Handel Messiah

JS Bach Orchestral Suite No.2 in B minor
        7. Badinerie
Corelli Concerto Grosso, Op.6 No.8 
JS Bach Brandenburg Concerto. No.5 BWV 150 
Mozart Clarinet Concerto in A Major, K.622 

Ruth Rogers director
Timothy Lines clarinet
David Wright harpsichord
Michael Cox flute

 In a concerto, a star soloist steps into the limelight, accompanied by an orchestra. Classical composers wrote flashy solo parts for their friends, pupils, or – if they really wanted to show off – themselves.  

Our concert begins 400 years ago when Johann Sebastian Bach ruled the music scene. His music proves timeless, permeating everything from film scores to technology. Take his Badinerie; you might not recognise the name, but you may well know the tricky flute tune from its stint as Nokia’s catchy ringtone… 

His Brandenburg Concerto No.5 features three solo instruments: harpsichord, flute and violin, but the harpsichord is the undisputed star of the show. It has a dazzling solo passage, written to impress all who were listening – most likely premiered by Bach himself. 

Fast forward a few decades and we end up with Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto. Mozart, ever the visionary, composed this piece for an instrument that hadn’t fully developed yet, showcasing his belief in its future potential. It was written for his frenemy Anton Stadler who invented the special type of clarinet Mozart would have known.  

This concert has been designed to include the set works of the 2025 GCSE music syllabus, making it ideal for students preparing for their exams. 

Under 30? Get tickets for just £10

Under 5s go free

Alan Thomas director
LMP Brass Ensemble
Rother Community Choir
Create Music Brass Players
LMP Brass Ensemble

A selection of Christmas hits and sing-a-long carols including including O Come All Ye Faithful, The Christmas Song and an array of festive medleys.

Come one, come all (ye faithful) to Henry Ward Hall to experience the magic of the festive season with the irresistibly Christmassy sound of the LMP Brass Ensemble. Unwind with a smorgasbord of timeless classics from a professional orchestra including sing-along carols and catchy Christmas No.1s. Joined by a host of local choirs and performers, this family-friendly concert will leave you feeling merry and bright this Christmas period by bringing you the music, sleigh bells and mince pies the whole family know and love.  

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JS Bach Brandenburg Concerto No.5, BWV 1050  
JS Bach Orchestra Suite No.2 in B minor 
      7. Badinerie
Mozart Clarinet Concerto in A Major, K.622 
Elgar Serenade for Strings 
       2. Larghetto
Coleridge-Taylor Four Noveletten for Strings 
2. No.2 in C Major
Piazzolla Libertango 
Kate Bush (arr. William Newell) And Dream of Sheep 

Ruth Rogers director 

Nothing is certain in life but death, taxes and the evolution of great music. Join us for a concert that will transport you through some of music’s most iconic moments from Bach to Kate Bush.  

Our journey begins 400 years ago in the Baroque era when Bach ruled the music scene. His music has proved timeless, permeating everything from film scores to technology. Take his Badinerie; you might not recognise the name, but you may well know the tune from its stint as Nokia’s catchy ringtone… 

Fast forward a few decades and we end up with Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto. Mozart, ever the visionary, composed this piece for an instrument that hadn’t fully developed yet, showcasing his belief in its future potential. 

After making some stops in the 19th century with some Elgar and Coleridge-Taylor, we land in the 20th century to wrap things up with some toe-tapping Piazzolla and a strings arrangement of Kate Bush’s 80s hit And Dream of Sheep.

This concert has been designed to include the set works of the 2025 GCSE music syllabus, making it ideal for students preparing for their exams.

Couperin (arr. Ades) Les Barricades Misterieux 
Ravel Le Tombeau de Couperin 
Ravel Piano Concerto in G Major 
Lili Boulanger (arr. Iain Farrington) D’un Matin de Printemps 
Debussy Danses Sacrée et Profane 
Mozart Symphony No. 31 in D Major, K.297 ‘Paris’ 

Zee Zee piano
Rosanna Rolton harp
Jonathan Bloxham conductor 

Young Mozart understood that while all roads may not lead to Rome, the truly successful ones led to Paris.  

Struggling to find work and establish himself as a serious composer, Mozart set his sights on the French capital in the 1700s to compose his largest orchestral work to date; his Symphony No.31, ‘Paris’. With a fierce ambition to woo the discerning aristocrats, Mozart pulled out all the stops to create a piece full of dramatic flair. The result? A masterpiece that not only conquered Paris but solidified his reputation as an international sensation.  

France’s position as a cultural capital continued to thrive. When new music was made, Paris was the hot-spot premiere platform artists rushed to. The city buzzed with new, exciting works from popular French composers, all determined to have their name on the Parisian stage. The music in this concert recreates some of these highlights including Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G Major, brought to life by the exhilarating Zee Zee, alongside works by Lili Boulanger, Debussy and Couperin.

Under 30? Get tickets for just £10.

This series is sponsored by Kirker Holidays.

Tasting Notes redefines the classic wine tasting experience. Enjoy the fusion of wine and music as you’re served a selection of canapés and 5 quality wines which have been thoughtfully paired with string quartets. Whether you’re a connoisseur or a newcomer, you’ll be made to feel welcome as our wine and music experts guide you through the evening with friendly and informative spoken introductions to enhance your tasting experience.

After the tasting – and included in the price of your ticket – continue your evening down in the Crypt where we offer a full bar and live jazz music until late. 

This season, we’re taking you on a European tour where you’ll discover wines and music from France, Italy and England. For the last stop on our tour, we’re staying on home turf to explore wine from the thriving English produce scene.