Because of unforeseen circumstances we regret to announce that Robin Blaze is unable to perform at this event. We are delighted that his distinguished colleague counter-tenor Michael Chance CBE is able to take his place.… Read more
Kaija Lukas (violin), Tetsuumi Nagata (viola), Pei-jee Ng (cello)
Unfortunately Emmanuella Reiter is indisposed because of illness, so she will be replaced by Tetsuumi Nagata – the programme remains unaffected.… Read more
Thames Concerts is proud to host and manage this series of morning concerts, running alongside the main evening series, and promoting the Borough’s young up-and-coming talent.… Read more
Saturday morning concerts
Thames Concerts is proud to introduce these short concerts, showcasing local up-and-coming talent.
Admission is free (no ticket required), although donations are welcome, and the concerts last for around 50 minutes.… Read more
Ashley Fripp (piano)
Sonata for keyboard in C minor K 129; L 460 – Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata for Keyboard in A Kk 212 – Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata for Keyboard in A K 208 – Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata for Piano No 31 in A flat Op 110 – Ludwig van Beethoven
4 Klavierstücke Op 119 – Johannes Brahms
Pictures at an Exhibition – Modest Mussorgsky
Ashley gives his recital on a Kawai concert grand, kindly donated by Kawai UK Ltd.… Read more
Benjamin Sheen (organ)
Ben performs an eclectic mix of famous works for organ by Bach, Liszt and others, alongside his own vibrant transcriptions.… Read more
Laura Snowden and Tom Ellis (guitar duo)
Prize-winning young performers Laura and Tom perform an intimate mix of solo and duet repertoire.… Read more
Juice Vocal Ensemble (Kerry Andrew, Sarah Dacey, Anna Snow)
“Snow Queens”.
The critically acclaimed vocal ensemble, Juice, present a glittering programme, entitled Snow Queens, to warm hearts from the deep winter chill.… Read more
The Magnard Ensemble
These talented young performers all have impressive solo careers in their own right.
Serenade for wind instruments No 12 in C minor K 388 – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Trois Pièces Brèves – Jacques Ibert
Wind Quintet No 1 in B flat major Op 56 – Franz Danzi
Summer Music for Wind Quintet Op 31 – Samuel Barber
Wind Quintet No 1 – Endre Szervanszky
(pre-performance talk 6.45pm)
Pre-performance talks are given before the concerts on 7th November and 5th December by some of the performers in conversation with the Artistic Director of Thames Concerts.… Read more
This concert has taken place
Amy Dickson (saxophone)
Catherine Milledge (piano)
Amy and Catherine perform a wide programme of works embracing an international variety of styles.… Read more
Distinguished international opera soloists Alison Pearce and Adrian Clarke are joined by Thames Concerts’ Artistic Director Benjamin Costello (piano) in a programme of well-known opera and musical theatre arias and duets by Purcell, Mozart, Lehar, Puccini, Gershwin and Rodgers and Hammerstein, plus songs by Finzi, Ireland and Vaughan Williams, to mark Valentine’s Day and close the series in style.… Read more
The distinguished musician D’Arcy Trinkwon is one of the outstanding virtuoso organists of his generation. In a career performing in international festivals and celebrity series worldwide, he has established a reputation of excellence and singular talent.… Read more
