Concerts 2019-20
Coffee Concerts start at 3pm and last approximately an hour. The audience are invited to join the musicians after the concert for complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits. Tickets are £10 and accompanied children under 18 go free.
Evening Concerts start at 7.30pm and finish at approximately 9.45pm. A selection of wines and juices are available during the interval. Tickets are £15, OAPs and NUS cardholders £13, and accompanied children aged 8-16 £9.
Tickets are available in advance from www.ticketsource.co.uk/harboroughconcerts. For more information please email info@harboroughconcerts.co.uk or text 07903 020101.
Evening Concerts start at 7.30pm and finish at approximately 9.45pm. A selection of wines and juices are available during the interval. Tickets are £15, OAPs and NUS cardholders £13, and accompanied children aged 8-16 £9.
Tickets are available in advance from www.ticketsource.co.uk/harboroughconcerts. For more information please email info@harboroughconcerts.co.uk or text 07903 020101.
3pm Sunday 6 October 2019
Autumn in New York and Vienna
The Methodist Church, Northampton Road, LE16 9HE
From the elegant heart of 18th century Europe to the bright lights of 20th century Manhattan this concert features popular concertos by Mozart and Gershwin performed by British pianist Viv McLean. Winner of the First Prize at the Maria Canals Piano Competition in Barcelona, Viv McLean has performed in all the major venues in the UK as well as throughout Europe, Japan, Australia and the USA. He is also a firm favourite of our audiences in Market Harborough! As usual you are all invited to join us for a cup of tea or coffee and a chat after the concert.
Gershwin Piano Concerto
Mozart Piano Concerto in A Major K414
Viv McLean Piano, David Le Page and Catherine Leech violins, Rose Redgrave viola, Clare O’Connell cello, Ben Daniel Greep bass
Gershwin Piano Concerto
Mozart Piano Concerto in A Major K414
Viv McLean Piano, David Le Page and Catherine Leech violins, Rose Redgrave viola, Clare O’Connell cello, Ben Daniel Greep bass
3pm Sunday 10 November 2019
‘Arcadiana’
The Methodist Church, Northampton Road, Market Harborough, LE16 9HE
Thomas Adés ‘Arcadiana’
Jonny Greenwood Suite from ‘There Will Be Blood’
Beethoven Quartet Op. 135
David Le Page & Catherine Leech violins, Vanessa McNaught viola, Clare O’Connell cello
Jonny Greenwood Suite from ‘There Will Be Blood’
Beethoven Quartet Op. 135
David Le Page & Catherine Leech violins, Vanessa McNaught viola, Clare O’Connell cello
3pm Sunday 1 December 2019
‘American Gothic’
The Methodist Church, Northampton Road, Market Harborough, LE16 9HE
Springtime, Shakers, cotton mills and hoedowns. From the wide prairie landscapes of Aaron Copland to the industrial grit of Fred Rzewski’s Cotton Mill Blues. Contrasting snapshots of 20th century America are explored in this concert.
Aaron Copland ‘Appalachian Spring’
Fred Rzewski ‘Winnsboro’ Cotton Mill Blues
Edward MacDowell ‘To a Wild Rose’
Patrick Zimmerl ‘The Light Guitar’
Samuel Barber 2nd movement from Violin Concerto
Aaron Copland ‘Hoedown’ from Rodeo
David Le Page violin, Viv McLean piano
Aaron Copland ‘Appalachian Spring’
Fred Rzewski ‘Winnsboro’ Cotton Mill Blues
Edward MacDowell ‘To a Wild Rose’
Patrick Zimmerl ‘The Light Guitar’
Samuel Barber 2nd movement from Violin Concerto
Aaron Copland ‘Hoedown’ from Rodeo
David Le Page violin, Viv McLean piano
7.30pm Friday 20 December 2019
‘Twelve Tales of Christmas’
A festive concert by candlelight
The Congregational Church, Bowden Lane, Market Harborough, LE16 7JD
Wintery tales, ancient carols, ghostly visitations and magical hidden kingdoms. Join us for irresistible stories of winter and the festive season interwoven with exquisite music from across the centuries. Narrated by Canadian actor Graham Vick..
David Le Page and Catherine Leech violins, Vanessa McNaught viola, Chris Allan cello, Elena Hull bass, Eleanor Turner Harp, Graham Instrall Percussion, Graham Vick narrator
David Le Page and Catherine Leech violins, Vanessa McNaught viola, Chris Allan cello, Elena Hull bass, Eleanor Turner Harp, Graham Instrall Percussion, Graham Vick narrator
7.30pm Saturday 18 January 2020
Silent Film Night - ‘Safety Last’
The Jubilee Hall, Congregational Church, Bowden Lane, Market Harborough, LE16 7JD
Following the success of last season’s Silent Film Night the Le Page Ensemble presents a new soundtrack for Harold Lloyd’s iconic 1923 comedy Safety Last. Early booking is advised. A licensed bar will be open from 7pm.
New score by David Le Page
David Le Page violin, Catherine Leech viola, Clare O’Connell cello, Raph Mizraki bass, Jack McNeill clarinets, Graham Instrall Percussion, David Gordon Piano
New score by David Le Page
David Le Page violin, Catherine Leech viola, Clare O’Connell cello, Raph Mizraki bass, Jack McNeill clarinets, Graham Instrall Percussion, David Gordon Piano