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The Hepplewhite Trio: 12 July, 6.30pm
An exciting young ensemble – Amy Littlewood (violin), Hetti Price (cello), John Paul Ekins and (piano) – that are passionate about bringing a fresh approach to classical music.
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Lisa J Coates
See Nature Rejoicing: 9 August, 6pm
10am – 4.30pm: workshop
Choir-leaders Stef Conner and Lisa J Coates return to Leith Hill Place, following their Vaughan Williams folk-singing day last season, to host a workshop day and sunset concert featuring English music inspired by the wonder of nature.
Summer Recital Series at Leith Hill Place, childhood home of Ralph Vaughan Williams
Opened by the National Trust for the first time in 40 years last summer, Leith Hill Place is now open again for the summer and autumn 2014.
Leith Hill Place is the childhood home of composer Ralph Vaughan Williams. Gifted to the National Trust in 1944 by Ralph Vaughan Williams himself, Leith Hill Place was a Wedgwood family home.
There is a summer series of intimate chamber music recitals and workshops between June – August. Enjoy music by the composer and his contemporaries in the very drawing room where he spent his childhood, looking out over the glorious view for which the house is renowned.
The Hepplewhite Trio: 12 July, 6.30pm
An exciting young ensemble – Amy Littlewood (violin), Hetti Price (cello), John Paul Ekins and (piano) – that are passionate about bringing a fresh approach to classical music.
Hetti and Amy are Junior Fellowes from the Birmingham Conservatoire, while John Paul graduated from the Royal College of Music with First Class Honours. Relax to the sultry tango-inspired 'Four Seasons' by Argentinian composer, Piazzolla, and enjoy the eclectic influences of Schoenfield's 'Café Music'. ' Phantasy Trio' by English composer Frank Bridge and works by Norman O'Neill, a contemporary of RVW, and Hans Sitt complete the programme.
More info nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event
Alexandra Kennedy, Violeta Barrena, Rupert Compston: 19 July, 6.30pm
Soprano Alexandra Kennedy is an 8th generation descendant of the Wedgwood family and Ralph Vaughan Williams was present at her mother's christening, so she is delighted to have the opportunity to perform in his childhood home.
Alexandra mainly specialises in recital and concert work, and has performed at Chequers and Clarence House. She is the founder of the Chelsea Concert series which takes place in prestigious London venues and has raised over £30,000 for charity. She is joined by talented violinist Violeta Barrena and pianist Rupert Compston in a programme which includes the beautiful 'Vocalises' by RVW, 'Along the Field' song cycle for voice and violin and other favourites such as 'Linden Lea'.
More info nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event
See Nature Rejoicing: 9 August, 6pm
10am – 4.30pm: workshop
Choir-leaders Stef Conner and Lisa J Coates return to Leith Hill Place, following their Vaughan Williams folk-singing day last season, to host a workshop day and sunset concert featuring English music inspired by the wonder of nature. The concert and workshop will include music by John Dowland, Henry Purcell Benjamin Britten, Herbert Howells and (of course) Vaughan Williams, as well as selected poems by Ursula VW, William Wordsworth, John Clare and others.
More info nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event
Leith Hill Place is open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays 11am – 5pm, until 2 November.
