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We are pleased to announce the following performances at The Barn Carlton
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Friday May 25th 7.30pm |
BALINT SZEKELY AND MARIKO KONDO
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Performing here in the Barn, Mariko Kondo on piano and Balint Szekely, the
violin – a combination that goes from strength to strength. Praised for
her solo and chamber music performances by both audiences and critics,
and described as a “deft and, when needed, strong pianist”, Mariko Kondo
has the ability to illuminate a score, investing the smallest musical
gesture with meaning. Bálint Székely has received critical acclaim
and many awards for his technique and musical integrity. He has
consistently delivered a unique quality of performance, bringing a wide spectrum
of colours and sounds to all periods and styles of music from
Tartini to Bartók.
more information click here....
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Friday June 1st 7.30pm |
MARYLEBONE TRIO
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The Marylebone Trio is a classical woodwind trio formed in 2003 by postgraduate students at the Royal Academy of Music. Since then the trio has given recitals to appreciative audiences around the UK, including appearances at music festivals in Deal, Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon, music societies throughout the south of England and recital series at prestigious venues including the National Portrait Gallery, Brighton College and Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge. In 2007, the trio reached the finals of the Tunnell Trust chamber music competition.
more information click here....
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Friday June 8th 7.30pm |
BADKE QUARTET
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The Badke Quartet (Lana Trotovesek, Emma Parker, Jon Thorpe and Jonathan Byers)
formed in 2002, is widely recognised as one of Britain’s finest string quartets.
Winners of the 1st prize and audience prize at the 5th Melbourne International
Chamber Music Competition in 2007, the Badke Quartet has received widespread
acclaim for its energetic and vibrant performances.
more information click here....
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Friday June 22nd 7.30pm |
THE PICCADILLY DANCE ORCHESTRA
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The songs written for Broadway and the West End of the 1920s
and 30s are acknowledged to be some of the greatest
ever written. Join the ten musicians and glamorous female
vocalist of Michael Law's Piccadilly Dance Orchestra for an
unashamed wallow in this wonderful music! With his cool,
urbane manner and mellifluous baritone voice, Michael croons while the audience swoons to the sounds that bring to life the elegant, jazz and swing – flavoured “Art Deco”era. A de-lovely cocktail of great songs by Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, The Gershwin
brothers, Noel Coward and friends.
more information click here....
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Sat 23rd June 7.30pm |
THE PICCADILLY DANCE ORCHESTRA
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The songs written for Broadway and the West End of the 1920s
and 30s are acknowledged to be some of the greatest
ever written. Join the ten musicians and glamorous female
vocalist of Michael Law's Piccadilly Dance Orchestra for an
unashamed wallow in this wonderful music! With his cool,
urbane manner and mellifluous baritone voice, Michael croons while the audience swoons to the sounds that bring to life the elegant, jazz and swing – flavoured “Art Deco”era. A de-lovely cocktail of great songs by Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, The Gershwin
brothers, Noel Coward and friends.
more information click here....
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Friday June 29th 7.30pm |
MELVYN TAN
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Born in Singapore in 1956, Melvyn Tan lives in London, his home since he
arrived at an early age to study at the Yehudi Menuhin School and Royal
College of Music. Tan has built a formidable international reputation
as a versatile keyboard player.
This is Melvyn’s third return to perform in the Barn.
more information click here....
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Friday July 13th 7.30pm |
SACCONI QUARTET
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Since its formation at the Royal College of Music in 2001,
the Sacconi Quartet has established a secure and substantial
reputation. The Quartet is recognised for its unanimous
and compelling ensemble, performing with style and
commitment and consistently communicating with a fresh
and imaginative approach. Its four founder members
demonstrate a shared passion for string quartet repertoire,
infectiously reaching out to audiences with their energy
and enthusiasm. Over the past decade they have enjoyed a
highly successful international career, performing regularly
throughout Europe, at London’s major venues, in recordings
and radio broadcasts.
Everyone at the Barn will welcome this return visit of the
Quartet.
more information click here....
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Friday July 20th 7.30pm |
JACQUI DANKWORTH
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Given her musical pedigree - daughter of Dame Cleo Laine and
the late Sir John Dankworth - it's no surprise that JACQUI
DANKWORTH is considered to be "one of the classiest acts in
British jazz singing" (The Guardian). Her highly acclaimed
recordings to date have been stylistically diverse,
incorporating elements of folk, blues and many other
forms that have also demonstrated her superb skill as
an eclectic songwriter.
more information click here....
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Friday Aug 3rd 7.30pm |
KUNGSBACKA PIANO TRIO
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Formed in 1997, the Trio (Jesper Svedberg, Simon
Crawford-Phillips and Malin Broman) has gained an
enviable reputation as one of the most outstanding
ensembles of its generation. In 1999, the Trio
won First Prize in the Melbourne International
Chamber Music Competition and in the same year was
selected for representation by the Young Concert
Artists Trust in London.
more information click here....
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Friday Aug 10th 7.30pm |
PHILHARMONIA
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