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They play with perfect intonation, tremendous attack, and impeccable historical style. All the four instruments work together with such intelligence and imagination that I would happily listen to them every day. - Sir Roger Norrington The first period instrument string quartet to be selected as BBC New Generation Artists, the Consone Quartet are fast making a name for themselves with their honest and expressive interpretations of repertoire, notably from the classical and romantic eras. Formed at the Royal College of Music in London, the Consone Quartet launched their professional career in 2015, shortly after which they were awarded two prizes at the 2015 York Early Music International Young Artists Competition, including the EUBO Development Trust Prize and a place on the EEEmerging Scheme in France. They went on to win the 2016 Royal Over-Seas League Ensemble Prize, and in 2022 were awarded a prestigious Borletti-Buitoni Trust (BBT) fellowship. The quartet has been enthusiastically received at Londons major venues, as well as further afield in Poland, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Bulgaria and Slovenia. Festival invitations include Edinburgh, Cheltenham, Dartington, Two Moors, Buxton, MA Festival in Bruges, Heidelberger Streichquartettfest, and Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern in Germany. In 2024 the quartet returned to the English Haydn Festival and the York Early Music Festival, both of which are loyal supporters and regularly host the group. Consone are Artists-in-Residence at Paxton House (2023-2025) and at Saxon Shore Early Music Kenardington (2024-2027). Following tours of South America (2018) and Canada (2023) the quartet will return to North America in 2025 to perform both alone and in collaboration with pianist Kristian Bezuidenhout. 2023 saw the Consone Quartet premiere a new work for string sextet by Gavin Bryars, commissioned by friends of the Quartet, the Borletti-Buitoni Trust and BBC Radio 3. The work, entitled The Bridges of Knigsberg, was broadcast on Radio 3 from St Martin-in-the-Fields in October 2023. They will further their exploration of contemporary music with the premiere of a new work for string quartet by Oliver Leith in summer 2025. Education work remains a core interest to the group, having worked with students at the Royal College of Music in London, Chethams School of Music in Manchester, the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, as Hans Keller fellows for 2020-2022. 2024 sees the beginning of a new partnership with the Frost Trust as Visiting Quartet at Sheffields Music in the Round. The quartets debut recording explored music by Haydn and Mendelssohn and was described by The Strad as an album that instantly leaps out of the stereo at you as something special. In Spring 2023 they released the first CD in a complete cycle of Mendelssohns string quartets with Linn Records. The album, featuring both the 1823 and Op. 44 No. 3 quartets, has been described as top-notch (Allmusic) and exquisite (Pizzicato).

Join renowned choral conductor Eamonn Dougan (Associate Conductor, The Sixteen), for a workshop day exploring some beloved choral repertoire.

If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes! The Weybridge Rock Choir is led by local vocal tutor Danny Gortler. We support a number of local good causes, raising money and awareness around Surrey and as a choir we also join up with the other choirs near us to sing to support national charities such as Comic Relief, Missing People and Refuge with flash mobs, fundraising events and gigs. We sing in Weybridge every week during term time. You can join the choir by going to rockchoir.com or you can also book a FREE singing taster session to try it beforehand. If you feel you're not ready to join a choir yet, why not find out where you can see the choir performing next by visiting our choir gigs page at rockchoir.com. There you can come along to see what we're all about - local people bringing the local Weybridge community together through something as simple as singing in a choir. Here is a quote about our choir - 'Singing gives a terrific high and is certainly an aid to fighting depression. I look forward to each week with excitement. I just want to spread the word, join Rock Choir if there is one near you. ' - Seana (Rock Choir Member) Rock Choir is a winner of the Red Ribbon 'Big Heart' Award [https://rockchoir.com/awards-achievements/]. and holds 1 former and 2 current Guinness World Records. The choir is also credited with single handedly starting the contemparory choir movement.

Step into a world where classical elegance meets the energy of rock, indie, and pop. This is an experience that blends musical genres and eras with a unique steampunk flair. Get ready to be transported into a realm of gears, gadgets, and unforgettable melodies from five decades of iconic music, all bathed in the warm glow of vintage Edison bulbs.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of choral music, performed by an outstanding professional children's choir from the Czech republic, Motyli Sumperk, who are currently on their European tour. Motyli will be supported by a local award-winning choir, Berrylands Belles. Concert takes place in the heart of Claygate, at Holy Trinity church. Wednesday 30th April 2025, 7.30 pm start.

With her tongue firmly in her cheek, Jane Austen tells us It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife. Mrs Bennet certainly thinks so. So when Mr Bingley single, young, handsome, and with 5000 a year moves into nearby Netherfield Park, she devotes all her energy to contriving for Jane, the eldest of her five daughters, to meet him during rural Hertfordshires whirlwind of social balls. But even Mrs Bennet draws the line at Mr Bingleys disdainful friend Mr Darcy despite his whopping 10,000 a year. Thank heavens Lizzy, her second daughter, finds him detestable too! Or does she? Can she see beyond his pride and could he overcome her prejudice to consider a possible future together? Following seven sell-out seasons of this sparkling adaptation, award-winning Illyria returns to celebrate Jane Austens 250th birthday in style. Bring a picnic and enjoy her at her vibrant, forthright, bitchy best! Running time (approx): 2hr 20min (inc 20 minute interval) Suitable for all ages. Free car park - booking essential, book with your tickets at checkout. Bring your own seating/rug, suitable clothing and a picnic Only assistance dogs are permitted. Venue is wheelchair accessible.