Coffee Break Concerts
The Coffee Break Concert series were started by Kendrick and Mary Partington in 1988 and have proved a popular attraction ever since. The concerts are held at 11am at St Peter’s every Saturday during October, February and July, with coffee and biscuits served from 10.15am. We welcome a broad range of performers (local amateur musicians, University students, young professionals, choirs, chamber orchestras and brass bands) and offer a broad range of repertoire to our large and appreciative audiences. The concerts are free, although donations to the church music fund are always welcome.
July 2009 - The 46th series [poster]
in support of the St Peter’s Church Organ Appeal
Saturday 4th July
Yi Yao (accordion) and Ching Ching Lin (piano)
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear the music of a conservatoire-trained accordion and piano duo! The passion of the Tango, the infectiousness of Brazilian rhythms and the mystery of Chinese melodies fuse in a dazzling and diverse programme. A fascinating start to the summer series!
Saturday 11th July
Claire Duffy (flute) and Antony Clare (piano)
This superb local duo will perform a varied programme of music for flute and piano from across the ages, from Telemann to Hindemith, as well as contemporary works. Do take a break from your Saturday shopping to hear this delightful concert.
St Peter’s Coffee Room will be open with its usual assortment of freshly
cut sandwiches, home-made cakes and hot drinks, 10.30am – 2pm.
Saturday 18th July
St Peter’s Church Choir and Essentially Brass
The resident church choir join forces with ‘coffee break’ concert favourites, Essentially Brass in a magnificent programme that will include the Venetian splendour of Gabrieli motets, as well as the solemn majesty of the music that Purcell wrote for the funeral of Queen Mary.
St Peter’s Coffee Room will be open with its usual assortment of freshly cut sandwiches, home-made cakes and hot drinks, 10.30am – 2pm.
Saturday 25th July
The Weigl Ensemble
A welcome return to St Peter’s by this excellent local trio, who will be performing music for clarinet, piano and ‘cello by Brahms and Zemlinsky. The programme will also include the sonata for solo ‘cello by contemporary American composer, George Crumb. A varied and elegant finale to the summer series.
St Peter’s Coffee Room will be open with its usual assortment of freshly
cut sandwiches, home-made cakes and hot drinks, 10.30am – 2pm.
Previous series
Spring 2009 - [Details]
Autumn 2008 - [Details]
Summer 2008 - [Details]
Spring 2008 - [Details]
Autumn 2007 - [Details]
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| James Rippingale Classical guitarist (February 2009) |
Essentially Brass (October 2008) |
St Peter’s Church Choir (July 2006) |
