Skipton Music Presents: Fenella Humphreys & Martin Roscoe - Skipton Town Hall

Fenella Humphreys, winner of the 2023 BBC Music Magazine Premiere Recording Award, is acclaimed for her captivating violin performances. Renowned for her versatility, she excels in solo and chamber music performance, premieres new works, and regularly features on major classical music radio stations. Her recent Sibelius album received widespread praise for its depth and technical brilliance.

Martin Roscoe is a beloved UK pianist with over 50 years experience, excelling in concerto, chamber music and solo recital performances. As artistic director of a number of major festivals, he has performed over 100 concertos worldwide, collaborated with leading orchestras and conductors, and made over 600 broadcasts, earning critical acclaim for his versatile, thoughtful musicianship. It is a particular pleasure to welcome Martin to Skipton Music, following his cancelled performance during the pandemic.

Programme:

SERGEI PROKOFIEV 5 Melodies, Op.35
ADRIAN SUTTON Eulogy
REBECCA CLARK Midsummer Moon
CAROLINE SHAW in manus tuas
FELIX MENDELSSOHN Sonata in F minor, Op.4
ARTHUR HONEGGER Sonata No.2, H.24
DOROTHY HOWELL Phantasy

Sponsored by Skipton Musics private patrons and donors

A new development this season is a monthly Listening Club - a bit like a book club, taking one of the pieces of music from the upcoming concert. We meet up online and listen to the piece before discussing it in a friendly environment. If you're interested in joining the Listening Club, please click here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmJ2ga- GF9hbJi1huZ1d5vSNRcgc5GbsIeLw2gdzNOu7MBnQ/viewform? usp=sharing&ouid=100273115952840068596] or send an email toskiptonmusic2@gmail.com

For access to online playlists and more information about the artists, please see skiptonmusic.org.uk

Photos: Alejandro Tamagno & Eric Redmond