The Florian Ensemble presents a unique vision of classical chamber music. They have been described as ‘truly outstanding… entertaining and thought-provoking’.

Featuring Kay Stephen, violin; Anna Brigham, viola; Chris Terepin, cello and Charis Hanning, piano, the group’s expressive and engaging musicianship allows audiences to experience even the most familiar repertoire in new ways, while stimulating a productive but critical attitude towards some of classical music’s most pivotal ideas. For examples of their playing, see thir website: Florian Ensemble performing or click these links: Dvorak Op.87 and Dreamers' Circus - Sofastykket

The players have worked with acclaimed chamber ensembles across both ‘historical’ and ‘mainstream’ performance. They have also performed in groups such as Aurora Orchestra, Dunedin Consort, Gabrieli Consort, Hanover Band, Royal Northern Sinfonia, Britten Sinfonia, the Halle, BBCSSO, United Strings of Europe, Camerata Alma Viva, and many others. See Experience of the musicians for more information.

The Group runs a variety of projects beyond the concert stage. These include Florian: UpClose — a chance to hear chamber music in small domestic settings; inspiring chamber music courses for students and adult amateurs; musical storytelling workshops with primary school children in Cornwall; and an innovative lecture recital exploring the idea of symmetry in music and nature. The Ensemble is also connected to the music academic community, in particular research into contemporary performance.

This is a concert that is not to be missed.

Programme

Sofastykket (Dreamers' Circus, arr. Kay Stephen)

INTERVAL

Danish Quartet tune (from Woodworks) - arr. for Piano Quartet

Tickets

Tickets include a glass of wine or soft drink during the interval.

We have a smart new roof for part of the church! Generous ticket sales for the concerts contributed substantially to the cost. Thank you so much. Now on to getting the West Window sorted out and doing other repairs.

As ever, the musicians’ fees are underwritten, so all the ticket sales go to refurbishment.