Britten Oboe Quartet

Nicholas Daniel founded the Britten Oboe Quartet together with his colleagues and co-principals of the award-winning Britten Sinfonia; they all bring to this ensemble not only the highest musical standards but also the experience of playing together over many years, resulting in warm, expressive and above all enjoyable playing. The Quartet is joined, for this concert, by the Momentum Artist, Catriona Lockhart. Momentum is a collective of leading solo artists who have pledged to support young artists in the first phase of their career by sharing performance opportunities. Catriona will perform Britten’s Phantasy Quartet op. 2. ...

Tuesday 19th October 2021

7:30 pm

United Reformed Church

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Leon McCawley (Piano)

Leon McCawley came to prominence in 1993 when he won first prize in the International Beethoven Piano Competition in Vienna and second prize at the Leeds International Piano Competition. Since then, he has established himself as a pianist of great integrity and variety, bringing freshness and vitality to Classical, Romantic and 20th century repertoire. We are delighted to welcome back to Cockermouth this great piano soloist. ...

Tuesday 16th November 2021

7:30 pm

United Reformed Church

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Gould Piano Trio and Robert Plane (clarinet)

The Gould Piano Trio have remained at the forefront of the international chamber music scene for over a quarter of a century and have visited Cockermouth Music Society several times.  They will be joined this evening by Robert Plane, who has performed and recorded with them for over twenty five years. ...

Tuesday 14th December 2021

7:30 pm

United Reformed Church

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Jennifer Pike and Martin Roscoe

Renowned for her “dazzling interpretative flair and exemplary technique” (Classic FM), violinist Jennifer Pike has taken the musical world by storm with her unique artistry and compelling insight into music from the Baroque to the present day.  She is joined for this recital by Martin Roscoe, one of the UK’s most loved and respected pianists. With his extensive repertoire, consummate musicianship and immediate connection with audiences, he is in great demand as a concerto soloist, chamber musician and recitalist. ...

Tuesday 18th January 2022

7:30 pm

United Reformed Church

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Patrick Hemmerlé (Piano)

Acclaimed for the originality of his concert programmes and the depth of his interpretations, Patrick Hemmerlé is a French pianist living in England. He can often be heard performing such works as the 24 Chopin Etudes, the 48 Bach Prelude and Fugues, or  lesser-known composers such as Roger-Ducasse, whose music he has recorded. ...

Tuesday 8th February 2022

7:30 pm

United Reformed Church

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Coull Quartet

Formed in 1974 by students at the Royal Academy of Music, the Coull Quartet rapidly achieved national recognition.  In addition to performing and broadcasting extensively throughout the UK, the Quartet, which still includes two of its founder members, has made tours of Western Europe, the United States, Canada, Columbia, Brazil, Australia, China, India and the Far East, Iceland and Singapore and for over forty years were Quartet-in-Residence at the University of Warwick. ...

Tuesday 8th March 2022

7:30 pm

United Reformed Church

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Leo Popplewell (cello)

Leo Popplewell studied with Louise Hopkins at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.  An experienced recitalist, Leo has performed at many British festivals both as a soloist and as part of the Mithras Piano Trio.  He has played in masterclasses, including for Steven Isserlis at Wigmore Hall, and has collaborated with the Wihan, Chilingirian and Heath Quartets, and the Frith Quartet. His studies have been generously supported by the Countess of Munster Musical Trust, Craxton Memorial Trust and Coro Nuovo.  This concert is supported by the Countess of Munster Recital Scheme. ...

Tuesday 12th April 2022

7:30 pm

United Reformed Church

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