Concerts 2018-19

3pm Sunday 27 January 2019
‘Quicksilver’ - Celebrating 200 Years of the Trout

The Methodist Church, Northampton Road , Market Harborough, LE16 9HE
Now in its 200th year, Schubert’s Trout quintet never fails to enchant. Audiences remain charmed by its abundance of memorable themes and the astonishing twists and turns of the composer’s imagination. In Schubert’s hands the unusual scoring reveals a gloriously effervescent sound world that is always uplifting and engaging.


David Le Page violin, Catherine Leech viola, Clare O’Connell cello, Elena Hull bass, Viv McLean piano


Debussy - Reflets dans l’eau
Debussy - Jardins sous la Pluie
Schubert - Trout quintet

3pm Sunday 10 February 2019
‘On An Overgrown Path’

The Methodist Church, Northampton Road, Market Harborough, LE16 9HE
A tantalising exploration of the Czech spirit through its diverse musical heritage, ranging from the folk songs of Bohemia and Moravia to the works of Smetana, Dvorak, Janáček and Martinu. The Ensemble are joined by multi talented clarinettist, composer, guitarist and singer Jack McNeill for this enchanting concert.


David Le Page violin, Catherine Leech viola, Clare O’Connell cello, Raphael Mizraki bass, Jack McNeill clarinet

7.30pm Saturday 9 March 2019
Silent Film Night - ‘The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari’

The Jubilee Hall, Congregational Church, Market Harborough, LE16 7JD
The Le Page Ensemble provide a brand new live soundtrack for the 1920 film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari; considered by many to be the quintessential work of German expressionist cinema. It tells the story of a deranged hypnotist who uses an unwitting somnambulist to carry out his dark and deadly deeds.


David Le Page violin, Catherine Leech viola, Chris Allan cello, Raphael Mizraki bass, David Gordon piano, Graham Instrall percussion, Jack McNeill clarinet, bass clarinet and guitar

3pm Sunday 28 April 2019
‘Revelation’

The Methodist Church, Northampton Road, Market Harborough, LE16 9HE
Messaien’s Quartet for the End of Time was composed in 1941 whilst he was being held as a prisoner of war by the German army in Stalag VIII-A. This hugely influential work based on The Book of Revelation was performed outdoors, in the rain and on substandard instruments for an audience of 400 fellow prisoners and guards. Messiaen later recalled: “Never was I listened to with such rapt attention and comprehension.” The performance also includes an illuminating talk by renowned novelist and journalist Jessica Duchen.

Messiaen Quartet for The End of Time

David Le Page violin, Clare O’Connell cello, Jack McNeill clarinet, Viv McLean piano