Huw Wiggin & John Lenehan on 13 September
Our first recital of the season takes place on Friday 13 September and features saxophonist Huw Wiggin and pianist John Lenehan. One of the most popular saxophonists performing today, Huw has been said by The Times to have a tone of 'liquid gold'. For this recital Huw has put together a programme that is as varied as it is popular, featuring works from his debut album Reflections. This includes several brand new arrangements by John Lenehan, including Debussy's 'The Girl with the Flaxon Hair'. Sold out but please contact us for late availability.
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Friday 13 September 2019
Saxophone & Piano
Commonwealth Musician of the Year, 1st Prize and Gold Medal winner of the 2014 Royal Over-Seas League Competition, Huw Wiggin is one of the most popular saxophonists of his generation. With more than 7 albums to his credit, reflecting an enormous variety of genres and styles, John Lenehan ranks as one of the most versatile pianists on the classical scene today. We look forward to the duo as they join forces together – a partnership described as "a sympathetic and imaginative”.
Sunday 20 October 2019
Viola & Piano - WAIT LIST ONLY
Hailed as “a player of poise, elegance and individuality”, Lawrence Power is one of today’s foremost violists, in demand worldwide as a recitalist, concerto soloist and chamber music partner. This evening, the world-leading viola player is paired with Simon Crawford-Phillips on piano, who has established an extraordinarily varied career as soloist, chamber musician and conductor. They will introduce some lesser-known pieces which many concert goers have not encountered very often.
Saturday 16 November 2019
Solo Piano
Gramophone Award-nominated pianist Danny Driver, who has been invited to perform at concert halls and music festivals across Europe, Asia and North America, is recognised internationally as an artist of sophistication, insight and musical depth. Out of his enviably broad repertoire, cultivated through his studies at Cambridge University and the Royal College of Music, his programme for Breinton audiences include some works by living composers and Beethoven’s mighty ‘Hammerklavier’.
Friday 22 November 2019
Solo Piano - WAIT LIST ONLY
Several years ago, Yevgeny Sudbin blew me away with utterly beautiful rendition of Scarlatti Sonatas at Wigmore Hall. I never imagined then that one day we would be able to invite the pianist, who has been described as "potentially one of the greatest pianists of the 21st century" by The Telegraph and "a pianist of uncommon sensitivity and refinement" by The Independent, to Breinton. While ‘soiree’ music sets the mood in the second half, the first half evolves a musical emotion and drama, including his own transcription of Tchaikovsky’s Fantasy Overture for Romeo and Juliet.
Wednesday 4 December 2019
Matinee: Flute & Piano
Emma Halnan was the woodwind category winner of the BBC Young Musician Competition in 2010. Since then, she has gone on to perform at major venues throughout UK and worldwide. In 2016 she won the Sir Karl Jenkins/Arts Club Classical Music Award, as a result recording a piece specially composed for her by Sir Karl. Emma is also an avid chamber musician and orchestral player; she was the principal flute of the European Union Youth Orchestra 2014-16. Daniel King Smith is a leading accompanist who has collaborated with numerous instrumentalists, and regularly plays at auditions, lessons, masterclasses and end-of-year recitals at the London conservatories.
Saturday 25 January 2020
Instrumentalists
Returning for the fifth year, thanks to the enthusiastic and positive feedback by our members, the Local Young Performers’ Soiree returns, renewing our ongoing commitment to the local community and support of young musicians. This evening, with performances by aspiring local musicians, is suitable for audience of all ages – so bring your family and friends! A perfect occasion to appreciate different instrumental, solo and vocal performances - all in one evening - this an event not to be missed.
Saturday 8 February 2020
Solo Piano - WAIT LIST ONLY
Teenage piano sensation Lauren Zhang came to prominence when she wowed a full-house audience at the Final of BBC Young Musician of the Year in 2018 with her bold and triumphant interpretation of Prokofiev’s Second Piano Concerto accompanied by the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra conducted by Mark Wigglesworth. Following her success in this competition, Lauren has been invited to perform at the BBC Proms alongside the BBC Concert Orchestra, Proms in the Park with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and remains in demand as soloist throughout the UK and further afield.
Saturday 29 February 2020
Solo Piano - WAITING LIST ONLY
Ankara-born pianist Can Çakmur was the first prize winner of the 10th Hamamatsu International Piano Competition in 2018, the biggest and most prestigious international piano competition in Japan, and the Scottish International Piano Competition in 2017. The jury chairman of the Hamamatsu Competition, Noriko Ogawa, described him as “a true thinker and artist already at such a young age”. A sincere performer with a wonderful personality, Can is also an avid writer and speaker who is passionate about spreading classical music to a wider audience.
Saturday 21 March 2020
Violin & Piano
Since the start of their collaboration in 2012, the Foyle-Štšura Duo have performed extensively throughout the UK, Europe, and North America, with prestigious performances at Wigmore Hall, Buckingham Palace, Bridgewater Hall, Amsterdam Concertgebouw, and at the New York Chamber Music Festival. Praised for their “playing of compelling conviction” (The Daily Telegraph) and “astonishing mutual feeling, understanding and responsiveness” (Seen and Heard International), Michael and Maksim are exactly the type of sought-after chamber group Breinton audiences seek.
Saturday 2 May 2020
Solo Piano - WAIT LIST ONLY
Ukrainian pianist Anna Fedorova has demonstrated an innate musical maturity and outstanding technical capability from a young age, accelerating her international concert career. As a recitalist, Anna has appeared at prestigious concert halls in North and South America, Europe, and Asia, including the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, Carnegie Hall, and Royal Festival Hall. Having mastered a formidable concerto repertoire, Anna has performed with orchestras around the world including the Dallas Symphony, Hong Kong Philharmonic, Philharmonia and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Friday 15 May 2020
Matinee: Cello & Piano
Laura MacDonald is a local cellist based in Woking who has been performing in concerts and participating in music festivals in and around Surrey from a young age. Now a 3rd-year undergraduate scholar at the Royal Academy of Music, Laura studies under the guidance of Felix Schmidt. Laura has received masterclasses by renowned cellists Steven Isserlis, Raphael Wallfisch, Alexander Baillie and Colin Carr. As a former member of the National Youth Orchestra and National Children’s Orchestra, Laura has played at many of the UK’s major concert halls. Laura is a passionate and dedicated chamber musician. Her piano trio, the Torridon Trio, formed with fellow Royal Academy students, has an active performing schedule.
Full Listing of the Upcoming 2019/2020 Season
Dates and details subject to change.
Recitals in our Previous Season
Our 2018/19 Season marked ten years of recitals at Breinton.
Saturday 11 May 2019
Solo Piano
"Katya swiftly and calmly walked in, and from the moment she put her fingers on the keyboard, her outpouring musicality was un-stoppable... Her voicing of the melodies was ever so natural, with attention and care to the minute details. All this contributed to express the beautiful, long-singing phrases, which people have never ceased to adore for the past centuries."
Saturday 13 April 2019
Cello and Piano
"the dark, glowing sound from deep within, suffusing with the haunting spiritual outcry of Bloch, highly melodic lines of Beethoven’s unpretentious beauty, empowering lyricism with hints of atonality of Bridge, to tremendously controlled and fun-kicked Paganini, the tonality and sonority produced from Jamal’s gut strings changed shape and appearance at their own will"
Friday 22 March 2019
Matinee, Violin and Piano
"A most delightful one hour with a bag of pleasure to listen to. The pure simplicity was touching and elevated the emotional level, with both musicians’ sounds so gentle and caring, showing unpretentious beauty...the duo were met by an uproaring applause by the audience."
Saturday 2 March 2019
Violin & Piano
"Callum excelled in pouring out simple, but most glorious melodies, while Richard’s flow serenaded gracefully, and together they sang... we received a true sense of musical integration and harmony, created and executed by two individual instruments right there and then, in front of our eyes"
Tuesday 8 January 2019
Two Solo Piano Recitals on Tuesday 8 & Wednesday 9 January 2019
"This wonderful programme performed by one of the world’s most prominent young pianists twice in a row is something you don’t come across very often, and the experience was exceptional and irreplaceable... Benjamin is a musician with an outpouring musicality and his own very clear musical ideas".
Friday 4 January 2019
Violin & Piano
"There was a fierce loyalty between Alina and Cédric... the partnership breathed the same air and shared the same mood; his variety of tone, sometimes warm and caressing, sometimes crisp and distinctive, was the most valuable gift to match her sublime clarity and deeply engaged sounds."
Friday 7 December 2018
Matinee, Solo Piano
"When an excellent instrument finds an excellent performer who can understand, experiment and extract the best out of it, the result is powerful. Yesterday our lovely piano, which is sweetly voiced by our technician to suit our concert room, found a perfect owner."
Friday 26 October 2018
Clarinet & Piano
"a most pleasant intimacy... whisperingly delicate sounds produced by musicians with the utmost care... moments where we held our breath in anticipation for what would be come next... impeccable timing achieved naturally by a spirited partnership in front of our eyes."
Saturday 22 September 2018
Solo Piano
"It was an evening of pure delight, an exploration of richness in sounds, texture, mood and imagination. Throughout the performance, Llŷr kept every aspect of the music under control; his meticulous precision and clarity was admirable to the extent that we appreciated every single note played."