Details
Holy Trinity Church
Whitecross Road
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR4 0DU
England
Programme
Johann Sebastian Bach – Musical Offering, BWV 1079: Trio Sonata
Dmitry Shostakovich – 5 pieces for 2 violins and piano
Mel Bonis – Suite en trio, Op.59
~ Interval ~
George Frideric Handel – Trio Sonata in B minor, HWV 386b
Maurice Ravel – Pavane pour une Infante Defunté
Nino Rota – Trio for flute, violin and piano (1958)
Performers
Fiona Mancey-Jones – flute
Valerie Pearson – Violin
Panos Demopoulos – piano
Ensemble Boquhan
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Programme Note
Ensemble Boquhan was formed in 2016 in Boquhan, Scotland by the flautist Fiona Mancey-Jones, violinist and composer Valerie Pearson and pianist and composer Panos Demopoulos, with a view to perform and record music old and new in themed and free repertoire concerts. From transcribing medieval chansons to premiering music by living composers especially composed for the ensemble, the trio is seeking to present concerts of the highest artistic integrity whilst crossing boundaries in an academically viable fashion.
They are committed to performances that engage with audiences and they are constantly developing ways to present work in ways that communicate ideas clearly. In addition to their enviable performance and academic pedigree covering most genres of concert music between them the members of the trio hold two doctorates in composition, and a wide experience in most educational settings.
The members have also been director, teachers and key artistic partners of music festivals, stage productions and curated events that have taken music into new environments and roles. The three have been performing together since 2004 in duets and as part of larger groups and their shared versatility and strong commitment to serve the same, highly creative musical aims and values have naturally brought them together to form Ensemble Boquhan. They are versatile and curious and want to share their music with you.