Duo-namite ‘Virtuoso of the arts‘ (The Times) – Matthew Sharp and ‘born communicator‘ (The Telepgraph) – Dominic Harlan will combine their atomic forces for a cello and piano family concert unlike any other! They will play amazing music for cello and piano by people like Beethoven and Franck.  They will need your help and voices along the way.  Let Matt and Dom take you into the heart of this unforgettable music, write a song and raise the roof!

VIVA TANGO is the perfect way to get into the spirit of the approaching summer holidays! The programme, including the favourites from the king of Tango Astor Piazzolla, will carry you away to the mysterious and sensuous world of Tango music.

You will also experience the fusion of jazz and tango in David Matthews’  Tango de Boda,  and you will surrender to the beauty of Francis Lai’s most famous and recognisable tune from the film A Man and a Woman.

This programme will be performed by the group of astonishing musicians from TANGISSIMO Ensemble and without a doubt will be enjoyed by the whole family.

Families with children 7+ welcome. Post-concert summer drinks and nibbles to follow.
We look forward to seeing you at this unforgettable evening!

The magical world of Nature unfolds with it’s variety of musical sounds from Mozart, Schumann, Debussy, Daquin.

Devised, directed and presented by Dominic Harlan, with Rebecca Sharp and Matthew Sharp

Three fearless musicians take you through nine gripping stories set to music by some of the world’s greatest songwriters. Greek gods, horses, a piano player and some French people take to the stage as chaotic, hilarious and occasionally shocking worlds unfold. Choose to direct, sing, act and compose with the performers or simply watch the mayhem unfold from your seat. A fast, furious and passionate family show abundant with humour and pathos. Recommended for anyone aged 7+. Drinks and canapés after the show are included in the ticket price

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RE-SCHEDULED TO 10 OCTOBER, 2015, 6:30 PM

YOU CAN BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE

Katya Apekisheva and Charles Owen

This sparkling concert of French piano music promises to create the Spring mood and joyful atmosphere for the Mother’s Day weekend.

The performance programme – subtle and charming, colourful and festive, enchanting and playful – is full of French musical flavours.

It will be performed by the wonderful and highly acclaimed artists Katya Apekisheva and Charles Owen, who return for their second performance with Crescendo Foundation.

The performance will be complimented by Charles Owen’s fascinating insights on French music shared with the audience in a very engaging and charming way.

Programme:

Poulenc Sonata for four hands

Debussy Petite Suite

Bizet Jeux d’enfants

Ravel Rhapsodie Espagnole

Families with children 7+ welcome. Post concert drinks and canapes reception are included in the tickets.

With Natalia Strelchenko

This fascinating programme is taking the audience on a journey through the history of the Waltz. Natalia Strelchenko, a Norwegian pianist of Russian origin will perform some of the best and greatest waltzes ever written. The brilliance of the performance will be enhanced by Natalia’s engaging commentary on the historic development of the “king of dances” from its origin to the blossom and the eventual decline.

‘The next time Natalia Strelchenko comes to town, be there. Even before this 30-year-old pianist from Norway plays a note she lights up your life. Where others approach their instrument as they might a mausoleum, Strelchenko runs toward it, sparkling in silver and black, eager for arms and fingers to cascade, crisscross and caress.’  Geoff Brown, The Times

Programme

Carl Maria von Weber Invitation to the Dance

Frédéric Chopin 2 Waltzes

Franz Liszt Mephisto-Waltz No. 3

Strauss-Tausig 2 Waltz-Caprices

Claude Debussy La plus que lente valse

Maurice  Ravel La Valse

Dylan Thomas Centenary

Ligeti Quartet
Narrator: Charles Armstrong

The story is by Dylan Thomas.  Music adaptation by Charlotte and Adam Caird.

A Child’s Christmas in Wales remains one of the most popular and loved works by Dylan Thomas. The music is written by Charlotte and Adam Caird, composers who run the famous music and arts venue The Forge in Camden Town.

Uniquely Welsh, but universal in its celebration of the wonder of Christmas, this is a treat for both Dylan Thomas fans and families with young children.

Join us for for the wonderful Christmas tale, laughter and some more joyful Christmas music!

Jewish Musical Traditions: Past and Present

The evening of the works by Jewish composers and Jewish traditional songs will be led by the renown Israeli violinist Evgenia Epshtein together with the pianist Evgenia Startseva and the singer Tami Tal.

Presenter: Dr. Alexander Knapp, one of the leading specialists in the area of Jewish music.

Bloch             Nigun

Povolotsky     Nigunim and Lyric Suite for Violin and Piano

Shostakovich ‘From Jewish Folk Poetry’ (excerpts)

Jewish Folk Songs arrangements

Evgeny Samoyloff (piano)

Mussorgsky Pictures At An Exhibition and Night on Bald Mountain.

Following his sold out concert with Crescendo in February 2014 Evgeny Samoyloff (piano) returns with a new programme. The storyline is presented by Elena Silina

With Yuri Paterson-Olenich

We continue our family concert series AROUND THE WORLD OF MUSIC. The performance of the acclaimed pianist Yuri Paterson-Oleich will focus on Ètudes-Tableaux, op. 39, the last substantial Rachmaninov’s composition written before leaving Russia for the United States.

The concert is presented by Bryce Morrison, professor of The Royal Academy of music, a celebrated critic, broadcaster and teacher.

‘You may not have encountered Yuri Paterson-Olenich before, but if you get the chance to hear him perform, make the most of it – judging by the qualities on show in this Rachmaninov recital, I suspect it’ll make for a memorable live encounter’.
Andrew McGregor, presenter of Radio 3’s CD Review