Author: leonora

Bristol Piano Club Playlist for meeting held on January 18th 2025

Mark W    Beethoven      Sonata op. 90, 2nd mvt

Anne K    Guastavino      Cantilena  no. 8

Simon S  Noel Coward    The Party’s Over

                Schubert          Waltzes op. 9, no. 1- 4

Brian W   Chopin       Nocturne   F minor, op 55 no. 1

                                         Nocturne   Bb minor, op  9 no. 1

                                         Nocturne   F# major, op. 15 no. 2

                                         Nocturne    E minor, op 72 no.1

Jean A   Brahms               Intermezzo, op.76, no 4

Chris UW  Scarlatti           Sonata K 159

Richard W  Beethoven     Sonata no. 6, op. 10 no. 2

Simon H     Schubert        Valse D 779/13

Simon S   and   Brian W     Charles Caulkin   Sleigh Bells ( duet)

      

Bristol Festival of Music Speech and Drama.

Dear Members,

I would like to bring your attention to the Piano section of the Bristol Festival of Music Speech and Drama that is happening soon. 

There are a number of piano classes that are suitable for our members and new ones have been added this year. Of particular interest is the Masterclass section that will be run by the exceptional pianist, teacher and adjudicator Jena Pang. 

The website with all the details can be found at  http://www.bristolfestival.co.uk/

The Piano sections are being held on Sat 8th and Sun 9th March 2025 and the closing date is 31st Jan. It is being held at Redmaids’ High School BS9 3AW.

Hope to see as many members of Bristol Piano Club as possible there.

Best wishes,

Leonora 

http://www.bristolfestival.co.uk

Bristol Piano Club meeting November 2024.

Just over twenty of us braved the onslaughts of Storm Bert to get to the Bristol 1904 Arts Club, a new venue for the piano club, in Park Row. The meeting was hosted by 1904 Club member Jonathan Price who very kindly gave up his Saturday to look after us. The 1904 has two medium size grands (Bechstein and Bluthner), both in very nice condition and placed facing each other on a stage. The hall is redolent with history and tradition and provided a very memorable setting for our meeting. Taking advantage of the twin grands members were able to indulge in two piano music by Kreisler and Rodney Bennet and also a movement from a Mozart concerto. We used the Club kitchen to organise hot drinks (much needed on a cold day) and lunch.

Many thanks, once again to our excellent host, Jonathan for a very special day.

Playlist

PerformerComposerPiece
JeanFlorence PriceFantasie Negre no. 1
Kay and LeonoraKreislerLiebesfreud arr. 2 pianos
NancySchumannHumoresque op. 20
Steve WTchaikovskySweet Dreams – Children’s Album op. 29 no. 21
 SchumannOf Foreign Lands and People, Kinderszenen op 15
Simon SStan KentonArtistry in Rhythm
Chris UWHandelFantasia
Charles PBeethoven1st mvt Pastorale Sonata op. 28
Peter HChopinMazurkas – op. 33 no. 3; op. 41 no. 2; op. 41 no. 4
Kathryn RFauréBarcarolle no. 6 in Eb major
Ruth PGottschalkSouvenirs d’Andalousie
Kit and Mathhew GMozart2nd mvt Concerto in A major, no. 23, K488 arr. 2 pianos
Kathryn and JulianaRichard Rodney BennettSamba Triste from Four Piece Suite, 2 pianos
Juliana BKreisler/ RachmaninoffLove’s Sorrow (Liebesleid)
Jonathan PHandelOverture to Messiah
Juliana BGershwinThe Man I Love
Richard WGriegNotturno op. 54
 DebussyClair de Lune
Jane GGranadosEl Caminante no. 3
 PiazzollaLibertango
Matthew GChopinMazurka in G minor, op. 67 no. 2
  Waltz in A minor, disc. New York 2024

Enya’s Watermark Album, Presented by The Fulltone Orchestra

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A Musical Journey: Enya’s Watermark Album

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This autumn, the fantastic Fulltone Orchestra, alongside the incredible voices of Cantiamo, will revive Enya’s pivotal Watermark album in a series of live performances. Set against the backdrop of stunning Forum in Bath—this is a rare opportunity for music lovers to experience the timeless beauty of Enya’s work in all its glory. Arranged by UK based arranger Dominic Irving, this stunning piece has been written for orchestra and voices and will transport audiences back to the late 1980’s. It will appear alongside other hits such as Riverdance, Enigma, Clannad and Karl Jenkins – hits that again will transport you to a magical place.

Watermark was Enya’s second studio album but was her first major commercial success. It catapulted her to international fame, largely due to the popularity of the hit single “Orinoco Flow” (remember her singing it on Top of The Pops for three weeks in the Number One slot?!) which audiences will hear in all its glory. The album is known for its ethereal, multi-layered sound, blending Celtic, classical, and ambient influences. Enya’s music is characterised by lush harmonies, created through the extensive use of overdubbing her own voice; Cantiamo will be performing this with 15 female voices and will be giving audiences a unique, otherworldly experience. This is set to be a completely iconic evening of music on both an exciting and big scale – for those who would love to reminisce and for those who music experiences are everything…!

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A Piano Recital by Bristol Piano Club member Kathryn

Details of the recital are:

Time – 3pm  Saturday 7th September 2024

Venue – St. Andrew’s Church Chippenham

Seats available on the door. Please make a £5 minimum donation to aid Dorothy House Hospice Care.

Title ” Chopin and his Russian Followers ” 

Sergei Prokofiev            Op. 12 Preludes Nr.7 from 10 Pieces

Frédéric Chopin            Fantaisie in F minor Op.49

Sergei Rachmaninov    Etudes -Tableaux Op.33 nr. 5 in D Minor and

                                            nr.8 in G minor

Alexander Scriabin       Prelude Nr.1 op16 in B major

                                            Etude Op. 8 Nr. 2 in F#minor

                                            Poeme Op.32 Nr. 1 in F#major

Sergei Rachmaninov    Prelude Op.23 Nr. 4 in D major

                                            Prelude Op.23 Nr. 5 in G minor

Sergei Prokofiev             Op12 Nr. 6 Legenda from 10 Pieces

                                            Op.75 Nr.10 Romeo and Juliet Parting

Please do come along for a first class afternoon of playing in support of Kathryn, and also to provide much needed funds in aid of Dorothy House Hospice Care.

Update on visit to Bristol Piano Club by Dr. Alton Chung Ming Chan.

The Masterclasses being held at Henleaze URC in Bristol 0n Monday 26th August are now full for players with a waiting list.

There are still places for observers to come for all or part of the Masterclass day including the shared lunch. – There will be a recital by Alton at the end of the day with music composed by Liszt and Gliere.

The cost of the Masterclass day has been reduced to £5.

There are also places available for the private lessons being held with Alton in Keynsham on Tuesday 27th August.

Please let Leonora know if you would like to come along to the Masterclass day or to have a private lesson with Alton.

Best wishes to all.

Leonora

Places available for August meeting/s

Please note that there are still places available at our August meetings, being held on Saturday August 17th with Ann in Cardiff and on Sunday August 18th with Leonora in Keynsham.

Please contact Leonora to book.

Best wishes to all.

A Piano Recital by Bristol Piano Club Member Kathryn

Details of the recital are:

Time – 3pm  Saturday 7th September 2024

Venue – St. Andrew’s Church Chippenham

Seats available on the door. Please make a £5 minimum donation to aid Dorothy House Hospice Care.

Title ” Chopin and his Russian Followers ” 

Sergei Prokofiev            Op. 12 Preludes Nr.7 from 10 Pieces

Frédéric Chopin            Fantaisie in F minor Op.49

Sergei Rachmaninov    Etudes -Tableaux Op.33 nr. 5 in D Minor and

                                            nr.8 in G minor

Alexander Scriabin       Prelude Nr.1 op16 in B major

                                            Etude Op. 8 Nr. 2 in F#minor

                                            Poeme Op.32 Nr. 1 in F#major

Sergei Rachmaninov    Prelude Op.23 Nr. 4 in D major

                                            Prelude Op.23 Nr. 5 in G minor

Sergei Prokofiev             Op12 Nr. 6 Legenda from 10 Pieces

                                            Op.75 Nr.10 Romeo and Juliet Parting

Please do come along for a first class afternoon of playing in support of Kathryn, and also to provide much needed funds in aid of Dorothy House Hospice Care.

A recital by Bristol Piano Club Member Kathryn.

On Saturday 29th June, Kathryn gave a pre recital to members of our club in preparation for the recital that she will be giving in September. – This was a wonderful opportunity for mutual support between player and members, with constructive feedback and the opportunity f0r Kathryn to prepare. – Thank you to Kathryn for playing for us and to the members who came along to support Kathryn. -It was a wonderful afternoon which left us all looking forward to the recital itself.

Details of the recital are:

Time – 3pm  Saturday 7th September 2024

Venue – St. Andrew’s Church Chippenham

Seats available on the door. Please make a £5 minimum donations to aid Ukraine ( Red Cross). Thank you.

Title ” Chopin and his Russian Followers ” 

Sergei Prokofiev            Op. 12 Preludes Nr.7 from 10 Pieces

Frédéric Chopin            Fantaisie in F minor Op.49

Sergei Rachmaninov    Etudes -Tableaux Op.33 nr. 5 in D Minor and

                                            nr.8 in G minor

Alexander Scriabin       Prelude Nr.1 op16 in B major

                                            Etude Op. 8 Nr. 2 in F#minor

                                            Poeme Op.32 Nr. 1 in F#major

Sergei Rachmaninov    Prelude Op.23 Nr. 4 in D major

                                            Prelude Op.23 Nr. 5 in G minor

Sergei Prokofiev             Op12 Nr. 6 Legenda from 10 Pieces

                                            Op.75 Nr.10 Romeo and Juliet Parting

Please do come along for a first class afternoon of playing in support of Kathryn, and also to provide much needed funds in aid of the Red Cross working in Ukraine.