As part of the Monday Platform series at the Wigmore Hall, two exciting young groups, the Vickers Bovey Duo and the Argenta Trio, perform an eclectic programme of works that range from the baroque period to the twenty-first century. The members of the Vickers Bovey Duo have been described as performers ‘with truly uncanny unanimity’ (Ivan Hewett, Daily Telegraph) who play ‘with astounding exquisiteness’ (Paul Driver, Sunday Times). Programme Sergey Rachmaninov (1873-1943) – Trio élégiaque No. 1 in G minor Op. posth Pēteris Vasks (b.1946) – Plainscapes Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683-1764) – Pièces de clavecin Manuel de Falla (1876-1946) – La vida breve; Spanish Dance No. 1 Stephen Dodgson (1924-2013) – Riversong André Jolivet (1905-1974) – Sérénade pour deux guitares Dmitry Shostakovich (1906-1975) – Piano Trio No. 1 in C minor Op. 8 Vickers Bovey Guitar Duo Julian Vickers – guitar Daniel Bovey – guitar Argenta Trio Małgorzata Garstka – piano Nicolas Dupont – violin Margarita Balanas – cello Tickets are available at https://wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/select-seats/argenta-trio-vickers-bovey-guitar-duo-201709251930

Enjoy an afternoon recital of romantic music performed by cellist Evva Mizerska and pianist Emma Abbate. The performance includes Stephen Dodgson’s ‘Two Romantic Pieces for cello and piano, Set A’ as featured on their new recording of the Complete Works for cello and piano. Programme Leoš Janáček (1854–1928): Pohádka (Fairy Tale) Con moto – Andante Con moto – Adagio Allegro Fryderyk Chopin (1810–1849): Cello Sonata in G minor, Op 65 Allegro moderato Scherzo Largo Finale (Allegro) Stephen Dodgson: (1924–2013): Two Romantic Pieces for cello and piano, Set A Dmitri Shostakovich (1906–1975): Cello sonata in D minor, op. 40 Allegro non troppo Allegro Largo Allegro “They have technical ability to spare, and their playing ranges from sensitively shaded in more melodic passages to virtuosically supercharged when the notes start flying thick and fast.”  Audiophile Best Find Reviews of the CD Planet Hugill Review Fanfare Magazine Review British Music Society Review

Join the strings and harpsichord of Sounds Baroque, directed by Julian Perkins in performing a mix of  contempory music by Stephen Dodgson, a pair of Handel’s cantatas and a baroque trio sonata inspired by early music from Eastern Europe in the late 17th and 18th Centuries. Programme Baroque Trio Sonata George Frederic Handel – Dramatic Cantata Stephen Dodgson – Jove’s Nod Stephen Dodgson – Terpsichore Stephen Dodgson – Inventions George Frederic Handel – Dramatic Cantata “I have seldom seen singers and players enjoying themselves quite as much as in this performance… Julian Perkins’s clear direction must have been a delight to follow.” Early Music Review http://julianperkins.com/sounds-baroque/

The Mēla guitar quartet and friends perform the launch concert for their collaborative NAXOS CD of the Guitar Chamber works of Stephen Dodgson at one of London’s premier music venues; St. James, Piccadilly. The concert will include the repertoire from the CD, plus a few extras from their special guests. Programme: Change-Ringers Intermezzo Roundelay Selevan Story Divertissement Hymnus de Sancto Four Poems of John Clare Featuring: Mēla guitar quartet, Eden-Stell guitar duo,  Hartmut Richter violin, Antonia Gentile soprano, Michael Butten guitar, Evva Mizerska cello, Octavia Lamb flute.  

Enjoy an evening recital of romantic music performed by cellist Evva Mizerska and pianist Emma Abbate. The performance includes Stephen Dodgson’s ‘Two Romantic Pieces for cello and piano, Set A’ as featured on their new recording of the Complete Works for cello and piano. Programme Leoš Janáček (1854–1928): Pohádka (Fairy Tale) Con moto – Andante Con moto – Adagio Allegro Fryderyk Chopin (1810–1849): Cello Sonata in G minor, Op 65 Allegro moderato Scherzo Largo Finale (Allegro) Stephen Dodgson: (1924–2013): Two Romantic Pieces for cello and piano, Set A Dmitri Shostakovich (1906–1975): Cello sonata in D minor, op. 40 Allegro non troppo Allegro Largo Allegro “They have technical ability to spare, and their playing ranges from sensitively shaded in more melodic passages to virtuosically supercharged when the notes start flying thick and fast.”  Audiophile Best Find Reviews of the CD Planet Hugill Review Fanfare Magazine Review British Music Society Review

The Karolos Ensemble, composed of internationally-acclaimed performers Harriet Mackenzie (violin), Sarah-Jane Bradley (viola) and Graham Walker (cello), recently recorded two discs of superb chamber music by Stephen Dodgson. Their Trinity Chapel programme includes Dodgson’s second string trio alongside gems of the repertoire by Schubert and Beethoven. Programme Schubert B flat Trio Dodgson Trio No. 2 Beethoven E flat Review of Chichester Festival concert (including Dodgson Trio No. 1) “The Karolos Ensemble gave a hugely inspiring and stunning evening of music. These three world class soloists have created the most exquisite ensemble with a rich sound and remarkably intuitive playing.” – Amanda Cook, Artistic Director, Amici Series, Festival of Chichester, 2016

The Karolos Ensemble, composed of internationally-acclaimed performers Harriet Mackenzie (violin), Sarah-Jane Bradley (viola) and Graham Walker (cello), recently recorded two discs of superb chamber music by Stephen Dodgson. Their Rhyl Music Club programme includes Dodgson’s first string trio alongside gems of the repertoire by Schubert and Beethoven.   Programme Schubert B flat Trio Dodgson Trio no.1 Beethoven E flat   Review of Chichester Festival concert (including Dodgson Trio No. 1) “The Karolos Ensemble gave a hugely inspiring and stunning evening of music. These three world class soloists have created the most exquisite ensemble with a rich sound and remarkably intuitive playing.” – Amanda Cook, Artistic Director, Amici Series, Festival of Chichester, 2016