Join the Portorius Quartet in a celebration of the First Viennese School, a term used by musicologists to refer to the contributions of Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven to music, and their importance in shaping the musical framework of generations to come. Haydn’s string quartet in C major Op.20 is undoubtedly bold in character and structure, where the different sonorities are…
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Nathaniel Boyd (‘cello) and Simon Lane (piano)
As an internationally recognised chamber musician and soloist, Nathaniel Boyd has appeared at the world’s leading concert halls, including the Wigmore Hall, Concertgebouw, Berlin Konzerthaus and the Paris Opera. Described as an ‘exceptionally gifted’ recitalist by Musical Opinion, Nathaniel is a laureate of numerous prizes for his work with the Navarra String Quartet, including the MIDEM Outstanding Young Artist Award,…
New Oxford Consort
The New Oxford Consort is a vocal ensemble comprising some of the finest young singers from Oxford and beyond. Members include Genesis Sixteen singers, conservatoire postgrads, current choral scholars and young professionals in the early stages of their singing careers. They will perform a varied programme of unaccompanied choral music spanning 500 years.
Janus Ensemble
The Janus Ensemble was founded in January 2015 by Charlotte Amherst and Conductor Michael Coleby. Described as a “terrific group of young, talented, enthusiastic players whose musicianship is exemplary”, they are returning to Wellhayes for the third successive year, following their acclaimed performance of the Shostakovitch Piano Quintet as part of last year’s Music@Wellhayes concerts. This year their programme will…
Clare Hammond
Acclaimed as a pianist of “amazing power and panache” (The Telegraph), Clare Hammond is recognised for the virtuosity and authority of her performances and has developed a “reputation for brilliantly imaginative concert programmes” (BBC Music Magazine). In 2016, she won the Royal Philharmonic Society’s ‘Young Artist Award’ in recognition of outstanding achievements. Highlights that year included a performance at the…