To buy tickets please click the link below.
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/keynshamconcerts1/1507040
For further information please contact Leonora or Simon H.
To buy tickets please click the link below.
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/keynshamconcerts1/1507040
For further information please contact Leonora or Simon H.
February – 2 meetings
Friday 7th Feb at 18.30 hrs – Fran, Bedminster (9)
Sunday 16th Feb at 14.00hrs for 14.15 – Kay Clifton (16)
March
Sunday 16th March 14.30 for 14.45 hrs – Trinity Henleaze United Reform Church Henleaze
April
An additional event is being held on Saturday April 12th. Members are invited to come along to Southmead Hospital and play the piano in the atrium. We will start at 11.00 and play until 16.00 hrs. Members are welcome to come for the whole event or just pop in and play. This event is being organised by Matthew G and Leonora.
Sunday 13th April 14.00 for 14.15 hrs Chris and Karen, Saltford (18)
May
Sunday 18th May at 14.45 for 15.00hrs – Brian and Dorette, Henleaze (20)
June
Saturday 21st June 14.45 for 15.00 hrs – Simon and Jill, Stoke Bishop (28)
July
Saturday 19th July Summer party 14.45 for 15.00 hrs Margaret and Graham, Coalpit Heath (28)
August
Sunday 17th August 14.45 for 15.00 hrs Len and Marion, Dursley (18)
September
Sunday 28th September 14.45 for 15.00 hrs Cheryl and Bryan, Failand (22)
October
Saturday 18th October – Annual Plan and Play meeting. 14.00 for 14.15 hrs Jan Hengrove (25)
November
Sunday 16th November Two meetings being held the first 11.00 for 11.15 hrs, the second 13.00 for 13.15 hrs to allow an overlap for shared lunch. Nigel and Jane Clifton (12+ 12)
December
Saturday 6th December Christmas Party 14.45 for 15.00 hrs Jan Moody Hengrove. (25)
Please note – the numbers in brackets indicate the capacity of the venue.
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)
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

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
| Performer | Composer | Piece |
| Jean | Florence Price | Fantasie Negre no. 1 |
| Kay and Leonora | Kreisler | Liebesfreud arr. 2 pianos |
| Nancy | Schumann | Humoresque op. 20 |
| Steve W | Tchaikovsky | Sweet Dreams – Children’s Album op. 29 no. 21 |
| Schumann | Of Foreign Lands and People, Kinderszenen op 15 | |
| Simon S | Stan Kenton | Artistry in Rhythm |
| Chris UW | Handel | Fantasia |
| Charles P | Beethoven | 1st mvt Pastorale Sonata op. 28 |
| Peter H | Chopin | Mazurkas – op. 33 no. 3; op. 41 no. 2; op. 41 no. 4 |
| Kathryn R | Fauré | Barcarolle no. 6 in Eb major |
| Ruth P | Gottschalk | Souvenirs d’Andalousie |
| Kit and Mathhew G | Mozart | 2nd mvt Concerto in A major, no. 23, K488 arr. 2 pianos |
| Kathryn and Juliana | Richard Rodney Bennett | Samba Triste from Four Piece Suite, 2 pianos |
| Juliana B | Kreisler/ Rachmaninoff | Love’s Sorrow (Liebesleid) |
| Jonathan P | Handel | Overture to Messiah |
| Juliana B | Gershwin | The Man I Love |
| Richard W | Grieg | Notturno op. 54 |
| Debussy | Clair de Lune | |
| Jane G | Granados | El Caminante no. 3 |
| Piazzolla | Libertango | |
| Matthew G | Chopin | Mazurka in G minor, op. 67 no. 2 |
| Waltz in A minor, disc. New York 2024 |

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The Forum
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…!

Event Information
When…
Venue
The Forum
Where
1A Forum Buildings Bath
Ticket Price
£26 (exc. fees)
Promoter
The FORUM
https://bathboxoffice.org.uk/whats-on/enyas-watermark-album-presented-by-the-fulltone-orchestra
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.
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
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.