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July Concert

Posted on May 25, 2016 by rogerpinnock

The Quartet I had in mind to play at our July concert date are having a break for the summer and will not be available. Plan B was to ask individuals or ensembles to perform on 17th July. So – … Continue reading →

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Primavera Concerts

Posted on May 25, 2016 by rogerpinnock

Penned at the tender age of 16, he’s already arrived at the top of his compositional achievement. The panache, freshness, creativity and sheer joy of this work put Mendelssohn on the level of Mozart and Beethoven at their best. There … Continue reading →

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Folkestone Camerata Strings Workshop

Posted on May 18, 2016 by rogerpinnock

Dear all, Please find attached the letter regarding the forthcoming Strings only workshop on Sunday 12th June 2016. Folkestone Camerata The programme will include: William Boyce Symphony n.2. It is a delightful, short symphony (only about 6 mn long in total) Vivaldi … Continue reading →

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Bank Holiday Monday – May 2nd

Posted on April 26, 2016 by rogerpinnock

There will be no rehearsal on Bank Holiday Monday – our next meeting will be May 9th. See you then!

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Primavera Concert

Posted on April 26, 2016 by rogerpinnock

Dear Music Lover Visited by Queen Elizabeth 1 and Charles 1, the Gilt Hall at Cobham Hall is a truly regal setting for our concert on May 15 which features the sublime string quintet of Schubert. It’s a varied programme. … Continue reading →

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Rehearsal cancelled

Posted on April 18, 2016 by rogerpinnock

Tonight’s rehearsal has to be cancelled due to unavoidable absence of conductor. See you next week!😔

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Sacconi Festival

Posted on February 19, 2016 by rogerpinnock

20-22 May 2016, St Eanswythe’s Church, Folkestone We’ve got lots on offer!: – The WORLD PREMIERE of a new piece for Tenor and String Quartet by composer Jonathan Dove, performed by the Sacconis and Mark Padmore. This new commission ‘In Damascus’ tells the story of one … Continue reading →

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Elijah by Folkestone Choral Society

Posted on February 18, 2016 by rogerpinnock

Folkestone Choral Society always produce an excellent performance, close to professional standard, and it is well worth spending an evening with them.

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Half term

Posted on February 9, 2016 by rogerpinnock

Monday 15th February is half term so there will not be a rehearsal on that evening. See you all on 22nd!

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Christmas Spectacular at Towers Theatre

Posted on December 23, 2015 by rogerpinnock

This was the second time I’ve been to the early evening pre-Christmas event featuring the Hythe Salvation Army band and choir and the relatively small Ashford Sinfonia orchestra. The evening was ably hosted by Richard Carroll, the Army’s bandmaster and … Continue reading →

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