The Liberation String Quartet made up of the principal players of the Jersey Chamber Orchestra perform a special lunchtime recital celebrating the 150th anniversary of composer Ralph Vaughan Williams with a lecture by Dr Toni James about Vaughan-Williams.

12.30PM LECTURE VAUGHAN WILLIAM - HIS LIFE AND INFLUENCES

Presented by Dr Toni James

Vaughan-Williams, aspects of musical influence and connection will be explored, in addition to shining a light on aspects of the composer’s life, work and wartime experiences.

CONCERT PROGRAMME

- Vaughan-Williams | String Quartet No. 1 in G Minor

- Villa Lobos | String Quartet No.2

- Lyatoshinsky | Suite of Ukrainian Folk Music | Movements 1 & 4

CONCERT (1PM)

A unique concert showcasing the chamber music work of Vaughan-Williams and Villa-Lobos. Both composers were inspired by folk music in England and Brazil respectively. Villa Lobos was described as "the single most significant creative figure in 20th-century Brazilian art music" while Vaughan-Williams who wrote glorious and life affirming music is widely acknowledged as one of the truly great English voices. Continuing the theme of folkmusic, the concert also features two exerpts from a remarkable Suite of Ukrainian Folk Music by Ukrainian composer Lyatoshinsky.

The performers are the leaders of the Jersey Chamber Orchestra and feature in such orchestras as the BBC Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

ARTISTS

Anna Smith (violin), William Hillman (violin), Johan Holland (viola), Hannah Lewis (cello)

Tickets: £10 per person; £5 child ticket; £2 OAP discount £2 MIA Member discount

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