Sarah-Jane Bradley and John Lenehan

Wed. 9th November 2016

A welcome return for Sarah Jane Bradley who last appeared at the Celebrity Concerts in season 2013/14 with Jennifer Pike.  On this occasion she is accompanied by fellow returnee John Lenehan with a varied programme for the viola and piano.

As a distinguished chamber musician Sarah-Jane Bradley has toured throughout the world and has been invited to participate in many festivals, including the prestigious Marlboro Festival in Vermont (1992) and Kuhmo Festival in Finland (2001), as well as the Moments Musicaux Festival in Normandy in August 2008. She was a founder member of the Leopold String Trio (1991-9), a member of the Sorrel Quartet (1999-2005) and Fidelio Piano Quartet. More recently Sarah-Jane has been invited to join the London Soloists Ensemble.

Praised by the New York Times for his “great flair and virtuosity” and the London Times – “a masterly recital” – John Lenehan’s performances and recordings have been acclaimed throughout the world. As a soloist he has appeared with orchestras at home and abroad, most recently with the London Symphony Orchestra at the Barbican and the RPO in the Royal Albert Hall. John Lenehan has collaborated with many leading instrumentalists and is recognised as an outstanding chamber musician.

Programme:

  • J S Bach - Viola da Gamba Sonata No 2
  • Rebecca Clarke - Viola Sonata
  • Benjamin Dale - Romance
  • Brahms - Viola Sonata Op 120 No 2

 

Venue: St Mary's Creative Space, 19:30, Wednesday 9th November 2016.

Tickets: £15 (Season ticket holders: Free).

Tickets may be purchased at the door, or in advance by telephoning Ticketsource: 0333 666 3366 (£1.50 fee per booking), in person at the Chester Town Hall Visitor Information Centre, or online at: www.ticketsource.co.uk/chestermusicsociety/bradley.

Chester Music Society reserves the right to alter or cancel programmes without notice.