London Chamber Ensemble & Supper: Late Beethoven Quartet, Wine & Food at Salon Music, London on Friday 13th January 2023

Please note: This concert is in the past and has already taken place.

London Chamber Ensemble & Supper

Late Beethoven Quartet, Wine & Food

Add to my Calendar 13-01-2023 18:30 13-01-2023 20:30 36 London Chamber Ensemble & Supper In a lovely intimate setting, the London Chamber Ensemble ("passionate persuasive advocacy...gripping interpretations" Gramophone), directed by violinist Madeleine Mitchell, performs one of the greatest string quartets, Beethoven's late work which includes the Heilige Dankgesang which many consider the pinnacle of the repertoire. It is paired by the beautiful short Luchinushka (Lament on a Russian folkune) by Herbert Howells, composed in 1917 originally for violin and piano and arranged by Madeleine for string quartet. This originally featured in the LCE's Royal Philharmonic Society Award film from the V&A during the exhibition earlier this year, Fabergé: Romance to Revolution with exquisite images by Wartksi and archive material of Howells and Tchaikovsky from the RCM (available on youtube - Madeleine Mitchell on Music and Art). 6.30-7 wine is served, followed by an hour of the introduced concert, then a delicious buffet supper provided by the host, esteemed food writer, Michelle Berriedale-Johnson. SPECIALCHRISTMAS OFFER - 2 tickets for £50 if booked before Christmas.  Madeleine Mitchell & Gordon MacKay violins, Bridget Carey, viola Joseph Spooner, cello   Salon Music, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Salon Music
33 Hampstead Lane
Hampstead
London
N6 6RT
England

Friday 13th January 2023
6:30 PM

Programme

Ludwig van Beethoven – String Quartet in A minor, Op.132
Herbert Howells – 3 Pieces, Op.28: Luchinushka (arr. string quartet by Madeleine Mitchell)

Performers

London Chamber Ensemble

Programme Note

In a lovely intimate setting, the London Chamber Ensemble ("passionate persuasive advocacy...gripping interpretations" Gramophone), directed by violinist Madeleine Mitchell, performs one of the greatest string quartets, Beethoven's late work which includes the Heilige Dankgesang which many consider the pinnacle of the repertoire. It is paired by the beautiful short Luchinushka (Lament on a Russian folkune) by Herbert Howells, composed in 1917 originally for violin and piano and arranged by Madeleine for string quartet. This originally featured in the LCE's Royal Philharmonic Society Award film from the V&A during the exhibition earlier this year, Fabergé: Romance to Revolution with exquisite images by Wartksi and archive material of Howells and Tchaikovsky from the RCM (available on youtube - Madeleine Mitchell on Music and Art). 6.30-7 wine is served, followed by an hour of the introduced concert, then a delicious buffet supper provided by the host, esteemed food writer, Michelle Berriedale-Johnson. SPECIALCHRISTMAS OFFER - 2 tickets for £50 if booked before Christmas.

Madeleine Mitchell & Gordon MacKay violins,

Bridget Carey, viola

Joseph Spooner, cello

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