Classic Concert: Berkeley Ensemble

Sophie Mather, violin

Francesca Baritt, violin

Dan Shilladay, violin

Gemma Wareham, cello

Martin Ludenbach, double bass

John Slack, clarinet

Andrew Watson, bassoon

Paul Cott, horn

Mussorgsky  Pictures at an Exhibition (arranged for String Quintet) – selections

Howard Ferguson Octet

The Berkeley Ensemble was formed by friends in a spirit of adventure. ‘An instinctive collective’ (The Strad), its members have come together from diverse corners of musical life to make music in new ways, reach new audiences and, most importantly, explore new repertoire, be it newly written or inadvertently forgotten.

Its acclaimed performances and recordings celebrate contemporary chamber music, especially by British composers.

Its nine albums include 18 premiere recordings amongst a diverse catalogue ranging from Knussen to Beethoven and have attracted considerable praise.

The Berkeley Ensemble regularly appears at venues and festivals throughout the UK including Southbank Centre’s Purcell Room, St David’s Hall Cardiff, Wiltshire Music Centre and the Cheltenham, Spitalfields, and Lake District Summer Music Festivals.

Away from the concert platform, the Berkeley Ensemble works tirelessly to foster the creation, appreciation and performance of chamber music at every age, level and ability.

www.berkeleyensemble.co.uk

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