Spring salon experiences
Dear Jean-Francois,
With Easter and bank holidays aplenty on the way (as well as some annual leave for yours truly 😁) it made sense to give everyone a bit more notice in one email - so here's a bumper edition of our newsletter covering events in April and May.
Our array of captivating performances is especially broad this spring. We celebrate Shakespeare's birthday (461 years young) with a special words and music event from 7 Star Arts - Sweet Harmony. Jumping several centuries brings us to a unique programme of works by the influential late-20th century composers Morton Feldman and Karlheinz Stockhausen, including the song cycle Tierkreis (Zodiac).
7 Star Arts' residency continues with two further concerts: Echoes of the Opera showcases the dramatic intensity of opera reimagined for violin and piano, while Yvonne's 17th 'Birthday Charity Gala' for Parkinson's UK brings us the glamour and sparkle with DIVA as its theme.
The Hattori Foundation Early Evening Concerts celebrate the two final performances of their series with outstanding young musicians: Senior Award winner Toby Cook (viola) with pianist Victor Lim, then rising-star pianist Misha Kaploukhii.
Indeed, piano enthusiasts are very well catered for this spring - Chopin's 3rd sonata is the centrepiece of Warren Mailley-Smith's Chopin & Champagne recital; new music specialist Joseph Havlat embarks on a new series of concerts Points of Departure; while Panos Karan returns to complete his two-part Chopin Etudes and Other Stories - Virtuosity and Madness.
So, enjoy the warmer weather, Easter and the bank holidays, and be sure to explore the exciting lineup below to plan your next 1901 Arts Club salon experience – we look forward to welcoming you!
With all good wishes
Glenn Kesby
General Manager
William Shakespeare - Sweet Harmony
Sweet Harmony
Viv McLean piano
Susan Porrett reader
Sofia Kirwan-Baez soprano
Alex Norton piano
Wednesday 23 April 2025
SWEET HARMONY is a words and music concert celebrating the genius of William Shakespeare, appropriately presented on the Bard's birthday.
Promising a magical, glorious evening - a tapestry, interweaving the unrivalled genius of William Shakespeare, the emotional power of the great composers and the special atmosphere of the venue itself.
The music will include selections by Beethoven, Bernstein, Prokofiev, Schubert, Medtner, Maconchy, Debussy and Cole Porter.
Presented by 7 Star Arts in support of ENO Benevolent Fund.
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Joseph Havlat piano
Joseph Havlat piano
Points of Departure - I
Tuesday 29 April 2025
Joseph Havlat is a leading interpreter of new music, having collaborated with many leading composers. Here, he embarks on a new series of concerts at 1901 Arts Club entitled Points of Departure.
For this first concert the music, spanning centuries, will include works by Christian Mason, Guillaume de Machaut, John Parsons, Henry Purcell, and Harrison Birtwistle, plus some other on-the-day surprises.
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Toby Cook viola
Toby Cook viola
Victor Lim piano
Hattori Foundation Early Evening Concert
Wednesday 30 April 2025
Toby Cook is a current Hattori Foundation Senior Award Winner. We are thrilled he will perform the next recital in this friendly concert series. Toby and Victor will play works by J.S. Bach, Robert Schumann's Märchenbilder and Paul Hindemith's Sonata for Viola and Piano, Op.11, No.4.
Tickets to this series include a complimentary welcome drink, the one-hour concert and light refreshments with the artists after the performance.
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Panos Karan piano
Panos Karan piano
Chopin Etudes and Other Stories
- Part 2: Virtuosity and Madness
Tuesday 13 May 2025
Step into a world of virtuosity and madness as acclaimed pianist Panos Karan returns to 1901 Arts Club. Prepare to be mesmerised as Karan delves into the intricate complexities of Chopin's Etudes Op.25, navigating the delicate balance between technical brilliance and emotional depth with captivating mastery.
But the journey doesn't end there. Experience the haunting beauty and tumultuous passion of Schumann's Kreisleriana, where virtuosity intertwines with madness in a whirlwind of musical expression. Karan's profound interpretation brings to life the vivid contrasts and intricate narratives woven throughout Schumann's masterpiece, captivating audiences with each fleeting moment of brilliance and turmoil.
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Yvonne's 17th "Birthday Charity Gala" Concert
7 Star Arts Residency
Wednesday 14 May 2025
Get ready for a dazzling night! A constellation of talent, including surprise appearances, will shine at a Charity Gala concert benefitting Parkinson's UK. This glamorous "DIVA"-themed evening is set to be one of the many highlights of 7 Star Arts' residency at 1901 Arts Club, promising an unforgettable evening.
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Warren Mailley-Smith piano
Warren Mailley-Smith piano
Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight
Friday 16 May 2025
Celebrate the end of the week with a pre-dinner (6.30pm) or post-dinner (9pm) performance of Chopin, complete with a complimentary champagne reception (served from 30mins before). The Club's intimate Salon space is the perfect venue for this exceptional recital.
The focal point of this all-Chopin programme is the Sonata No.3 in B minor, Op.58.
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Sophie Duner soprano
Stockhausen's Tierkreis [Zodiac] and music by Morton Feldman
Sophie Dunér voice
Jonathan Powell piano
Leora Cohen violin
Tuesday 27 May 2025
Noted for a vocal delivery that is, "forceful, with a high register that sounds like Arthur Blythe [American saxophonist], a low range that booms out like [Louis] Armstrong’s", vocalist Sophie Dunér makes her 1901 Arts Club debut with “nuclear reactor” pianist Jonathan Powell in a unique programme of six works by the influential late-20th century composers Morton Feldman and Karlheinz Stockhausen, including Tierkreis-Zodiac consisting of twelve melodies, each representing one zodiac sign.
With special guest, violinist Leora Cohen: former National Youth Orchestra Co-Principal.
Presented by Music of Our Time (MOOT).
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Misha Kaploukhii piano
Misha Kaploukhii piano
Hattori Foundation Early Evening Concert
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Misha is definitely proving himself a musician to watch. He was a Drake Calleja Trust scholar, 2023/4 and is now studying for a Master of Performance with Professor Ian Jones. Misha was chosen as one of the recipients of the prestigious LSO Conservatoire Scholarships 2024/5. His recent prizes include RCM Concerto Competition, International Ettlingen Piano Competition, Hopkinson Gold Medal at the Chappell Medal Competition and the 1st and Audience prizes at the 2024 Sheepdrove Piano Competition.
To round off our Hattori Foundation series for 2024-25, Misha will play Robert Schumann's Davidsbündlertänze, a selection of preludes from 'Songs of Bukovina' by Desyatnikov, and Liszt's Réminiscences de Norma de Bellini.
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Emma Arizza and Stefano Marzanni
Emma Arizza violin
Stefano Marzanni piano
ECHOES OF THE OPERA
- Timeless arias for violin and piano
Friday 30 May 2025
Experience the soaring melodies and dramatic intensity of opera reimagined for the intimate pairing of violin and piano. This captivating concert will transport you through beloved arias and powerful instrumental interludes from the operatic stage, showcasing the virtuosity of both instruments. From the passionate heights of Puccini to the elegant grace of Mozart and the dramatic flair of Verdi, hear these timeless masterpieces in a fresh and compelling light, revealing the lyrical beauty and emotional depth within each note. Don't miss this unique opportunity to witness the power and artistry of opera in a truly personal and engaging setting.
Presented by 7 Star Arts supporting ENO Benevolent Fund.
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