The 2016/17 Season

Richard Boothby - Viol
​September 2nd, 2016, 4pm

The 2016-17 series welcomes Richard Boothby (founder of the Viol Consort, Fretwork, and Professor of the Viol at the Royal College of Music) on September 4th at 4pm playing the newly discovered solo sonatas by Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767). This promises to be an outstanding concert. Richard is in great demand as an international virtuoso viol soloist.  The Viol was popular in Elizabeth I’s time and is noted for its reedy tone. A member of the guitar family, it has frets and is played like a cello with an underarm bow. During the eighteenth century a considerable solo repertoire developed in both Germany and France.  

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Haruko Seki - Piano
October 2nd, 2016 

On October 2nd we welcome Haruko Seki, piano, who has performed internationally including the Wigmore Hall and St John’s Smith Square. She has also recorded for the BBC and German television. The Times has commented on her playing as “bathed in tonal beauty”. This is Haruko’s first appearance at Acton Hill and we are delighted she has accepted our offer to play. This will be a concert to remember. 

Helen Karikari - Soprano
November 6th, 2016

On November 6th Helen Karikari, the British born Ghanaian operatic soprano will delight us with a programme of songs by Bellini, Donizetti, Verdi, Floyd and Menotti. Helen trained at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and has performed internationally in America, Japan and Chile. She has also appeared at Opéra de Baugé in France and Hampstead Garden Opera. Helen is a rising star and you will fall in love with her rich voice.

Kaleidoscope Wind Ensemble
December 4th, 2016

December 4th sees the return of Kaleidoscope Wind Ensemble with the Richard Strauss Serenade, Op. 7, Carl Davis' "Pickwick Papers" and Brahms Variations on a theme from Haydn.

Duo Follia
Diane Moore - Baroque Violin
​Yeo Yat-Soo - Harpsichord
January 15th, 2017

We're excited to welcome Duo Follia for their first Iris Axon Concert on January 15th. 

Johann Sebastian Bach pioneered the genre of sonatas for violin and obbligato harpsichord in the 1720s. The genre was further developed by two of his sons later in the 18th century. This programme explores the Bach family’s contributions to this area of chamber music.​

Gisela Meyer - Piano
February 5th, 2017 

The pianist Gisela Meyer joins us on February 5th. Programme TBA.

The Kingsway Trio
​March 5th, 2017

The Kingsway Trio (Alistair Logan, clarinet, Sarah Pope, viola, Gisela Meyer, piano) will perform on March 5th. Programme TBA.

Richard Boothby
April 2nd, 2017 

On April 2nd we welcome Richard Boothby back for another solo recital Programme tba.

Yura Zaiki - Piano
May 7th, 2016

The young Japanese pianist, Yura Zaiki makes her return after her Acton Hill debut last year to play for us on May 7th.

Jayson Gillham - Piano
June 4th, 2017 

On June 4th, we're thrilled to welcome Australian concert pianist Jayson Gillham for the first time with an all-Bach programme. 

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Arun Menon - Viola
with Gruffydd Owen on piano
June 18th, 2017

Passepartout Piano Duo
July 2nd, 2017 

Our final concert of the season welcomes Alexandra Zlătior and Nathan Tinker

The Passepartout Piano Duo formed in 2011. and present a variety of works, ranging from classical to modern, both original compositions and transcriptions, also performing jazz and popular tunes. 

Do come along and join us in this series which runs until June 2017– the first Sunday of every month (except January) at 4pm-5pm. Programmes at the door:  Adults £6.00, Concessions £5.00, children £2.00. There are crèche facilities available. Details also on the church website www.actonhillurc.org.uk