Tondo Duo – 7:30pm
The Tondo Duo comprises saxophonist Sophia Elger and guitarist Declan Hickey. Passionate about new music, their repertoire largely consists of works by living composers, including Pat Metheny, Ciarán Farrell, and Greg Caffrey. They recently commissioned a new work, Conundrum by Jack Gionis, and are excited to give its world premiere in February at St John’s Smith Square in their themed programme ‘Classical Rebellion’. Later in the year, the duo will be performing in the Elgar Room at the Royal Albert Hall and at the 1901 Arts Club.
Classical Rebellion is a program filled with electricity, vitality, and spirit. This theme refers to classically trained composers influenced by jazz and folk. We have been developing this theme over the last few months and are looking forward to sharing music by Greg Caffrey, Ciarán Farrell, Jack Gionis, and more!
New Chautauqua (1978) by Pat Metheny (1954-) arr. Sophia Elger and Declan Hickey
Histoire du Tango (1985) by Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992)
I. Bordel 1900
II. Café 1930
III. Nightclub 1960
Filigree (2015) by Greg Caffrey (1963-)
The Shannon Suite (1996 rev. 2006) by Ciarán Farrell (1969-)
I. Lough Allen
II. Lough Ree
III. Lough Derg by Ciarán Farrell (1969-)
TBC by Jack Gionis (1999-)
Upcoming Events
Crouch End Festival Chorus – Reimagined: Monteverdi to MacMillan – 7.30pm
Reimagined: Monteverdi to MacMillan
A captivating evening of sacred and reimagined choral works, blending Renaissance masters with modern voices. Featuring Crouch End Festival Chorus and the Ferio Saxophone Quartet.
David Temple MBE, Music Director of Crouch End Festival Chorus says
When I first heard the Ferio Saxophone Quartet perform last summer, I immediately got in touch and asked if they would like to work with CEFC and me. What is extraordinary is the amazing variety of musical colours produced by this excellent quartet.
This palette of colours works brilliantly for early music, as they could easily pass for cornetts and sackbuts - hence our collaboration performing works by Monteverdi and Schütz.
They are equally at home with contemporary works by James MacMillan, Roderick Williams and Sarah Rimkus. Our concert will be a delicious mixture of ‘reimagined’ works from Monteverdi to MacMillan.
London City Philharmonic Emerging Soloists Gala Concert – 7:30pm
Join the London City Philharmonic for a spectacular evening celebrating the brilliance of our featured soloists. Set in the stunning acoustics of Holy Trinity Church, Sloane Square, this programme showcases a thrilling variety of instrumental concertos, ranging from Vivaldi's fiery Summer (uniquely arranged for saxophone) to the sweeping romanticism of Rachmaninoff and Saint-Saëns.
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