Sunday Concerts:
Magnard Ensemble + Pre-Concert Talk
27th October 2024 · 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Doors open: 5:00pm
In person
The Magnard Ensemble‘s programme is made up of music by four twentieth-century British composers, book-ended by two works by Stephen Dodgson (1924-2013). The combination of solo voice and wind instruments is a challenging one, but the rarely-heard works by Ruth Gipps and Vaughan Williams demonstrate that such a challenge can produce naturally distinctive music that enhances the chosen texts. Malcolm Arnold’s early Three Shanties are relatively well-known, inhabiting that attractive vein of optimism that characterises much of his work, but it is Dodgson’s music that will command the most interest for many listeners. His imposing Sonata for wind quintet opens proceedings in stately fashion, and the concert ends with an ‘entertainment’ (Dodgson’s word) for four solo voices and wind quintet – Cadilly – uniquely-scored music, humorous and enlivening by turns.
Conway Hall Sunday Concerts is extremely grateful to the Stephen Dodgson Charitable Trust for their support of this evening’s performance.
“A hugely gifted ensemble of the younger generation, the chemistry between the five players is magical, the maturity and sensitivity of their playing is a delight!” — Paul Patterson, composer
Pre-Concert Talk with Robert Matthew-Walker
In his pre-concert talk, Robert Matthew-Walker will illuminate the evening’s programme with background and anecdotes relating to the works of Stephen Dodgson, about whose music he has written extensively and which he feels has been unjustly neglected since the composer’s death in 2013.
Dodgson | Sonata for wind quintet
Ruth Gipps | The Lady of the Lambs for soprano and wind quintet Op.79
Vaughan Williams | Ten Blake Songs for soprano and oboe
Arnold | Three Shanties for wind quintet Op.4
Dodgson | Cadilly
Suzie Clements • flute
Mana Shibata • oboe
William White • clarinet
Jonathan Farey • French horn
Catriona McDermid • bassoon
Natasha Page • soprano
Rebekah Jones • mezzo soprano
Gareth Brynmor John • baritone
Jonathan Brown • bass
James Day • conductor
Age Recommendation:
All ages. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Price: *All ticket prices below include a £1 booking fee.*
In advance: • Standard £14 • Living Support/NHS Discount £7 • Members £12 • Under 26 FREE
On the door: • Standard £15 • Living Support/NHS Discount £7 • Members £13 • Under 26 FREE
Access Information
Due to the age and Grade II listing of the building, there is no lift access to rooms above the ground floor.
All the ground-floor rooms are fully accessible by wheelchair. Main Hall (street access, step-free), Brockway Room (street access, step-free), Bertrand Russell Room (street access, shallow ramp), Cafe (street access, step-free). There is also an accessible toilet on the ground floor opposite the Brockway Room.
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Further Info
Our pop-up bar will be open before and during the interval of the performance, in our foyer. It serves a selection of ethically and sustainably produced drinks.
If you have any accessibility enquiries, please contact us at info@conwayhall.org.uk / 020 7405 1818.