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CONCERTS IN THE WEST 2018
SUPPORTING SOME OF THE BEST YOUNG PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS WORKING IN THE UK. THANK YOU TO ALL OUR WONDERFUL MUSICIANS WHO CAME TO PLAY FOR US THIS SEASON. |
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TOUR 15, 16, 17 FEBRUARY 2018
FERIO SAXOPHONE QUARTET |
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TOUR 15, 16, 17 MARCH 2018
MARMEN QUARTET |
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TOUR 5, 6, 7 APRIL 2018
ALBION QUARTET |
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TOUR 3, 4, 5 MAY 2018
CERULEO ENSEMBLE |
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TOUR 31 MAY, 1, 2 JUNE 2018
JUBILEE STRING QUARTET |
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TOUR 19, 20, 21 JULY 2018
ERDEM MISIRLIOĞLU PIANO |
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TOUR 2, 3, 4 AUGUST 2018
PELLÉAS ENSEMBLE & FRIENDS |
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TOUR 6, 7, 8 SEPTEMBER 2018
PIXELS ENSEMBLE |
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TOUR 4, 5, 6 OCTOBER 2018
ALEXANDER ULLMAN PIANO |
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CONCERTS IN THE WEST started in 2006 when I was asked if I would like to organise a concert in Ilminster as there was no Classical music being performed there at the time. As I was very new to the town it seemed like a good way to meet people and so it proved!
One concert quickly became four in the first year with Lyme Regis joining in. We have continued inviting young professional musicians to perform for us as they are embarking on a difficult and demanding career. When we started CONCERTS IN THE WEST I was still Festival Director of the London Handel Festival, from which I retired in June 2016. Working with very fine musicians in London I was determined to have a very high standard of performance in the West Country. The musicians, all of whom are trained to at least postgraduate level, find the tours quite useful in embedding repertoire and working towards recordings or a big concert in London.
If you are interested in seeing who has performed over the years you will find listings and photos under PAST CONCERTS 2006-18.
2018 has been another wonderful year of concerts; each tour very different. I would like to thank all the musicians who came to perform for us. We were delighted to be able to work with the CENTRE FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS TAUNTON. Three groups worked with the children and we also put on our first Masterclass with Erdem Misirlioglu. We are planning at least two workshops in 2019.
2019 will bring another nine tours to the West Country plus one extra concert in Ilminster. Ten musicians have been before and the remainder are new to Concerts in the West. You can see the list opposite. Venues will be added later in October.
We started putting on concerts in ILMINSTER ARTS CENTRE . We then added two other main venues - BRIDPORT ARTS CENTRE (since 2011) and Lower Pulworthy (2007-2018). We also spent many years in Lyme Regis at the Marine Theatre (2006-2016). In addition we branch out for single concerts to out-of-the-way places - in 2019 we will go to Pendomer near Yeovil and Uplyme Church. We now have three more important venues to add to the list and we hope to build audiences in all of them - CICCIC in Taunton (2018 - three concerts planned for 2019) and THE DANCE HOUSE in Crewkerne (The Dance House @anitasalsita (since 2016 - seven concerts planned for 2019). The latest is WELLHAYES VINEYARD near Waterrow/Wiveliscombe where we will do five concerts. There will be lots of wonderful music for people living in the three counties of Devon, Dorset and Somerset.
CONCERTS IN THE WEST is run by a small group of Trustees. They are all very committed and hands-on, bringing their expertise to the charity. We are also indebted to our hosts who look after the musicians during their stay as we could not afford hotels or B&Bs. We are a small charity and, as with many arts organisations, have to work hard on the finances and fundraising and are very grateful to those that support us and without whom we would not survive! As our venues are not big and often in towns and villages with relatively small surrounding populations, ticket sales only cover about half the costs of running the series. In addition to paying our performers we need to publicise the concerts, which involves advertising and print. Then there are other costs like piano tuning and venue hire. If you feel you can help us financially please get in touch.
CATHERINE MADDOCKS (HODGSON)
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MUSIC AND DAZZLING LIVE PERFORMANCES IN INTIMATE AND UNUSUAL VENUES. |
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We finished the 2018 season with four beautiful piano recitals given by ALEXANDER ULLMAN. We were naturally very sad that MICHAEL PETROV could not be with us and we wish him a speedy recovery. We now have a period when we work hard on getting everything ready for the new season which starts in February. |
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2019 CONCERTS IN THE WEST
The dates are in place for 2019 and the venues will be confirmed by mid October. The detailed event pages will be available in late November.
14, 15, 16 March http://www.sara-deborah.com/biog.htm
4, 5, 6 April
2, 3, 4 May
13, 14, 15 June
4, 5, 6 July
5, 6, 7 September
3, 4, 5 October
31 October, 1, 2 November
Friday 15 November |
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GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and CONCERTS IN THE WEST.
In order that we can continue to communicate with you about concerts we need to know that you are happy for us to do so. We would be grateful if you could read our letter and Policy document. |
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You can see details on the individual tour pages and booking details for the concerts can be found on the BOOKING/VENUE INFO page.
If you would like to see who has played for us before you can see
a brief view under the button PAST CONCERTS 2006-18. You can reach me on concertsinthewest@gmail.com CATHERINE MADDOCKS (HODGSON) |
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PATRONS
SIR NEVILLE MARRINER CH, CBE
(15 April 1924 – 2 October 2016)
ALASDAIR BEATSON
LAURENCE CUMMINGS
DAME EMMA KIRKBY
ANDREW MARRINER
BOOKINGS FOR 2019 WILL START IN JANUARY - DETAILS ON HOW TO BOOK WILL BE ON THE BOOKING/VENUE INFO PAGE.
TAKING PART IN CONCERTS IN THE WEST
concertsinthewest@gmail.com
Applications will be considered carefully but as we only have eight to nine tours a year I can make no promises. You will need to send me a CV, a concert biography and a photograph. Our performers have generally been trained to a minimum of post-graduate conservatoire level and are in the process of establishing themselves in the profession and are therefore usually within the age range of 20 to 35. A little warning: we are not able to pay big fees as we often play in small, intimate venues; are a charity; and out of London, where life is very different. The concerts can be a useful way of establishing new repertoire and having a working holiday in beautiful surroundings. If you are still interested get in touch! I am not always able to reply immediately but will do when I can!
8 MORGANS RISE - BISHOPS HULL
TAUNTON - SOMERSET - TA1 5HW
01823 252658 / TEXT 07776 995789
SUPPORT FOR CONCERTS IN THE WEST
A NOTE FROM SIR NEVILLE MARRINER
Concerts in the West goes from strength to strength, providing a much needed service, bringing the best young musicians to perform music from jazz to Monteverdi.
I am proud to be a patron of the Concerts in the West series. They provide high quality music-making, supporting and encouraging the younger generation of musicians who reap huge benefits from this high-profile platform. The programming is highly imaginative and the venues are so charming that the series also manages to draw in audiences who are not so familiar with the enriching qualities of classical music as well as the die-hard fans.
REVIEWS
You will find a review of each tour on the Event page concerned.
QUERIES
If you have any queries please contact us on 01823 252658 or concertsinthewest@gmail.com
ADVERTISING IN THE SERIES PROGRAMME
If you are interested in taking space in the annual printed programme for the series please contact Catherine Maddocks (Hodgson) by email.
BANNER PHOTOGRAPHS
Some of the banner photographs were taken by Tris Pinkney and Chad Williams at rehearsals at various venues, others by Catherine Maddocks.
ENEWS
If you would like to join our enews list please click on the link at the bottom of this page, which should take you to MAILCHIMP where you can sign up. We send out reminders about upcoming concerts. If you are not able to make this work please email us and we will do it for you.
NEWS
To all our musicians: if you have some exciting news please let us know and we will pass it on via our enews.
TWITTER - @ConcertsinWest
FACEBOOK - www.facebook.com/ConcertsintheWest
LINKS
Links to the performers are on the relevant event page.
Tweets from Concerts In The West
Concerts in the West 2019 - The @RuisiQuartet will also be joining us. The season will run from 14 February to 15 N? t.co/a01wyGvO2u
Next season we have another group of wonderful musicians lined up - some we know & some are new to us. Trio Sora; S? t.co/h7SyWBKrd2
We are nearing the end of the season, which has been spectacular. What a pleasure to see, hear, get to know, & look? t.co/zHDH8srcKN
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Concerts in the West
Catherine Maddocks (Hodgson)8 Morgans Rise
Bishops Hull
Taunton
TA1 5HW
concertsinthewest@gmail.com
01823 252658