Mid-Herts Playing Day with Liz Alexander – Society of Recorder Players

Sat 13May2023

Park Hall, Leyton Road, Harpenden AL5 2LX

Leyton Road, AL5 2LX

10:15am - 4:30pm

£15

for more information please contact Sue Cross, the branch secretary.

Contact: Sue Cross /

May 2024

Thu 09 - Thu 09May2024

A Handel on Jazz trio present a programme crossing the music of Handel and jazz.

The New Space

Mansfield Rd, Oxford, OX1 3TE

2pm - 4pm

£18; Concessions £8

Programme

GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL (1685-1759)
Sonata in F Major for Recorder and Basso Continuo, HWV 369. Reworked for jazz trio by Tom Ridout

A Handel on Jazz Trio

The Handel On Jazz Trio is a Recorder led Chamber Jazz Ensemble, formed for the 2018 Lancaster Jazz Festival Youth Commission, which Tom won with his plan to rework the Handel Recorder Sonata in F Major for improvising Jazz Musicians. The Trio has performed around the country including at the Lancaster Jazz Festival, Uckfield Festival and the SRP (Society of Recorder Players) Fringe Festival.

As well as playing reworked Handel, the trio also offers a unique intimate look at some of Tom’s own compositions, as well as jazz standards and other well known music, with a focus on group interplay and improvisation.

The trio comprises of Tom Ridout on Recorder, Billy Marrows on Acoustic Guitar and Flo Moore on Double Bass.

Contact: / 01865281966

The New Space

Fri 10 - Sun 12May2024

Consort playing for Foundation level players, tutored by Mary Tyers

Rydal Hall, Rydal, Ambleside LA22 9LX

Fri 4.00 pm - Sun 3.00 pm

from £290 (fully residential)

Enjoy beautiful music and develop your skills in the company of players of a similar standard. This course will predominantly be whole course playing sessions; however, opportunities to play in smaller groups may be organised if participants want to play 1-to-a-part.

3 playing rooms, lovely bedrooms, excellent food and a stunning location.

Tutored by Mary Tyers, participants will explore technique, style & interpretation within a relaxed, friendly and supportive environment.

More information on Mary's website (link below)

Contact: Rydal Hall / www.rydalhall.org / Tel: 015394 32050

www.marytyers.co.uk

Fri 10 - Sun 12May2024

Recorder Workshops with Annabel Knight, concert with Gesualdo 6, singing workshop and lots more

All Saints Church, Pembroke Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3ED

Pembroke Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3ED

7pm Friday - 10pm Sunday

range of prices from free to £20

Booking is now open on the website, or pick up a leaflet at recorder events

Contact: contact@bristolearlymusicfestival