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Hear the rich sounds of professional musicians on your doorstep with Concerts in Caversham

Concerts in Caversham are delighted to present two summer concerts featuring the sonorous rich sound of the cello contrasting with the haunting sounds of oboe and bassoon.

Programmes range from the core Romantic repertoire for cello and piano to French and English repertoire for wind and piano.

The versatile cellist, Naomi Watts (Royal Philharmonic Orchestra), will present a programme around the many aspects of love described through music including some beautiful arrangements and quirky pieces by Schumann, Brahms, Debussy and some other ‘surprises’. Accompanied by Alison Rhind on piano, enjoy The Romantic Cello on June 14th at the Baptist Church, Gosbrooke Road, Caversham.

Ewan Miller and Ben Hudson who were BBC Young Musician Finalists in 1996 and 2020, will include the two fabulous wind and piano trios by Poulenc and Madeleine Dring, along with solos by Elgar, Henri Dutilleux, Gordon Jacob and Piazolla. These two engaging artists will not disappoint! Don’t miss them accompanied by pianist Adrienne Black at St Andrew’s Church, Albert Road, Caversham on June 15th.

Attend both concerts and enjoy a saving a £6 on the price of two tickets. See concertsincaversham.co.uk for further details and to buy the ‘Two Concert Bundle’ or individual tickets per concert.

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The Seasons in Time concert

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Head to Northend Village Hall on Sunday, 9th June for a ‘brilliant collaboration’ between Eleanor Grant & Gus McQuade (voice, guitar & double bass)

The unique duo to Eleanor Grant and Gus McQuade are a brilliant collaboration, equally at home with Dowland or Gershwin, Joni Mitchell or Benjamin Britten, embracing as they go classical, folk and jazz influences.

The duo are the latest to appear at Northend Village Hall as part of the Northend Concerts series bringing the very best chamber music to audiences locally.

Enjoy a programme from Eleanor and Gus that includes:

• John Dankworth (1927-2010) – It was a lover and his lass.
• Robert Johnson (1583-1633) – Where the Bee Sucks John Wilson (1595-1674) – Now the Lusty Spring is seen.
• David Shire (b.1937) – Autumn.
• Eric Wetherell (1925-2021) – How Like a Winter Eric Wetherell – Shall I Compare Thee?
• Rebecca Clarke (1886-1979) – Cherry Blossom Wand John Duke (1899-1984) – Loveliest of Trees.
• Elizabeth Machonchy (1907-1994) – Ophelia’s song.
• Robert Johnson (1583-1633) – Have You Seen But a White Lily Grow Elizabeth Poston (1905-1987) – Sweet Suffolk Owl.
• Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) – The Trees They Grow So High Joni Mitchell (b.1943)- Circle Game.

For a sneak preview click HERE to watch them perform Shakespeare Song: How Like a Winter

Tickets £20, includes complimentary glass of wine. Buy tickets HERE (and available on the door subject to availability).