Music in Allendale
![Picture](/uploads/1/0/1/6/10162006/3264853.jpg)
News Update July 2024
It was fitting that the Heath Quartet were chosen to play in Music in Allendale’s first concert in 5 years: formed in 2002 they have been regular visitors to Allendale, always attracting a large audience.
Over the years the Heath Quartet’s two violins have changed, whilst their viola player – Gary Pomeroy- and cellist – Christopher Murray- have been with the group since the beginning. Sarah Wolstenholme and Juliette Ross alternate as first and second violins, a practice more common today than heretofore. This is not the place to say which of the two brought more fire and tenderness to the first violin parts, suffice to say that brilliance and sweetness of tone were features of both.
Haydn’s Eb quartet from the Op. 64 set abounds in the lyricism, dynamic contrast and, above all, the humour which mark him out from all other composers.
Lyadov’s two short pieces, though slight, were well worth a hearing, whilst the quartet by the Dutch composer Henriëtte Bosmans, was nothing short of a revelation; banned from publishing her music by the repressive regime of the Nazis it is only in recent years that audiences have been able to assess the full extent of her impressive achievement.
After the interval came the quartet by Ravel, surely one of the greatest examples of early 20th century chamber-music, the Heath’s complete mastery of this vibrant, colourful and rhythmically invigorating music reaffirming their reputation as one of the leading ensembles in the UK.
The evening’s icing on the cake, as it were, was the lavish supper provided by the hard-working committee of Music in Allendale.
We look forward to our second concert this year, a recital by the Cypriot pianist, Martino Tirimo, Saturday 14th September, 19.30, at St. Cuthbert’s.
Among other notable achievements he has recorded the complete piano works both of Beethoven and of Chopin; his programme in September will include the last, and what is perhaps the most challenging of Beethoven’s 32 piano sonatas.
Please make a note in your diaries of the following:
Saturday, SEPTEMBER 14 - MARTINO TIRIMO - piano.
2025 series to be confirmed
For full details of programmes please go to 'Concerts' and Tickets to find out how to purchase tickets
Contact Us: [email protected]
Facebook: Music in Allendale