King’s Lynn Music Society
Registered charity 1087380
2010
Wed 15 Sept. A recital by Alexandra Saunders (soprano) and John Byron (piano). Alexandra was a pupil at Springwood High School and is now in her final year at the Birmingham Conservatoire. John Byron, who played for us last season, is accompanist to the King’s Lynn Festival Chorus.
Wed 20 Oct. Alexandra Dariescu, a young Romanian pianist, is quickly establishing herself as one of the most versatile pianists of her generation. Selected by Young Concert Artist Trust in 2008, Alexandra won the prestigious Prix Maurice Ravel in France the following year. Alexandra is described as a ‘highly sensitive, intelligent, mature artist’.
Wed 17 Nov. Dr David Fligg, Principal Lecturer in Classical Music history at Leeds College of Music and a regular visitor to music societies, will give us an illustrated talk entitled “Beethoven - genius or charlatan?” This promises to be a stimulating and persuasive lecture.
2011
Wed 19 Jan. Blues and ragtime, along with a rich local brass band tradition and many other influences, came together in the early 1920s in New Orleans to create Dixieland jazz. The Wisbech-based Jazzmin Dixieland Band is coming to explore the music.
Wed 16 Feb. James Eisner (lute, guitars and voice) comes from Cambridge. He teaches singing and guitar and performs in folk clubs and arts centres in Britain and the US. His concert is called “Songs through the Centuries”.
Wed 16 Mar. “An Evening of Baroque Music” with Phyllis Clarke (baroque flute) & Martyn Clarke (baroque harpsichord) playing music by composers such as J.S.Bach, Purcell, Handel & Scarlatti. Martyn and Phyllis Clarke have established an important collection of period keyboard instruments at their home in Oxborough.
Wed 20 Apr. Malcolm Torrent - “The Trumpets Shall Sound”. Postponed from last season, Lt Col (Rtd) Torrent will recall his experiences as a leading Army musician, with a fund of interesting anecdotes, and will also bring his extensive collection of trumpets.
Wed 18 May. AGM followed by a recital by Victoria Sayles (violin) and Martin Cousins (piano). Victoria is on the prestigious Countess of Munster Recital Scheme with her award-winning pianist and duo partner, Martin Cousin. She is an outstanding young violinist, whose playing has been praised for its irresistible mixture of drama and exquisite sensitivity. Martin is regarded as one of the most dynamic pianists of his generation.
All meetings (except the AGM) start at 7.30pm in the Trinity Guildhall (Town Hall), Saturday Market Place, King's Lynn PE30 5DQ. Coffee is served from 7.00pm. NB There are steep steps from the street to the venue but a lift is available.
Other local music events include:
King`s Lynn Festival - offers talks, ballet, opera, orchestral concerts, jazz, folk, classical recitals and children's entertainment. The main festival takes place each year in July. In addition there are occasional concerts during the rest of the year. www. kingslynnfestival.org.uk
King`s Lynn Festival Chorus - gives three/four concerts a year locally and also performs elsewhere in East Anglia and abroad. www.klfc.org.uk
Norfolk Symphony Orchestra - plays regularly at the Corn Exchange, King`s Lynn. www.nso-uk.co.uk.
Other useful links:
FRMS - Federation of Recorded Music Societies web site
The King’s Lynn Music Society is promoted by the King’s Lynn Musical Society, it’s original name when established in 1891. It was reconstituted in 1996. We are now a music appreciation society and arrange an annual series of eight talks and recitals from September to May (excepting December). We meet usually on the 3rd or 4th Wednesday of the month in the Assembly Room of the Trinity Guildhall (Town Hall) in Saturday Market Place, King’s Lynn, PE30 5DQ, opposite St Margaret’s Church.
Annual membership presently costs £36.00; admission to single events is available through a £7.50 monthly membership. Those under 18 in full time education and members of other societies affiliated to the Federation of Recorded Music Societies are welcome to attend without charge. Music teachers are also encouraged to bring their pupils without charge.
Further details may be obtained from the Secretary, Muriel Brindle (tel. 01553 672825) or by email.
At the AGM on 19 May 2010
- the present committee was re-elected:
Stephen Pocklington MVO Chairman
Muriel Brindle Secretary
David Baddeley Treasurer
Nancy Wright Minutes
James Fisher Membership
Evelyn Macdonald Publicity
Michael Brindle
David Caink
Phillida Smith
Muriel Brindle gave notice she would resign in two years time, giving the Society time to find a replacement. In the interim Mike would assist her and James Fisher would take over his membership duties.
Membership subscriptions would remain unchanged