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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...