Elise Yuill Cohen Album out now
I had the privilege of having many amazing weekends working with Elise- Jamming parts in the heart of Devon between countryside walks- In summer 2015 we performed Elise’s beautiful songs at Glastonbury Festival in two intimate venues. It was therefore very special to continue work on these songs and record them with Pete Miles producing at his stunning countryside studios in Devon.
Here is a link to the album:
Elise Yuill Cohen ‘Scarlet Begonias’
Quartet Volute had a great session yesterday at Metropolis Studios, for a project which we will be able to announce in due course!
Brahms’ influences: 1st December 2017
Music for cello & piano
Join Clapham Chamber Concerts for the third concert of their new 2017-18 season. Miriam Wakeling (cello) and Panaretos Kyriatzidis (piano) present music by Brahms alongside the music of composers he was influenced by.
The programme includes Bach’s Prelude from Suite No. 2, Beethoven’s A Major Sonata No. 3 and Brahms’ own E Minor Sonata No. 1 as well as other pieces. The evening promises to be a musically rich and indulgent treat from the CCC series.
The recital starts at 7.30pm at St Paul’s Church
Rectory Grove
London
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London
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However innovative a new composition is, or may appear to be, it will have always had at least some influence from a previous composer or genre, even if it is somewhat abstractly obvious.
In the case of Johann Brahms, his classical influences are well known.
Although Brahms lies in the Romantic period, his compositions are heavily influenced by his classical predecessors such as Bach and Beethoven. This can be clearly identified when looking at the structure of his music, both in form and in harmony.
Brahms is a great example of somebody who bridges the development of music across periods, by being a traditionalist, yet also an innovator.
Having worked with pianist and composer Clara Schumann, it is unsurprising that Brahms was greatly inspired by both her and Robert Schumann. It is known that Brahms had a close friendship with the Schumanns and highly respected their opinion and input on his compositions at the time.
Eager to perform Brahms’ dark and tempestuous E minor sonata, it therefore felt fitting to base tonight’s recital around his influences through the ages and hopefully give you a flavour of how he arrived at the deep and moving music that we hear today.
By Miriam Wakeling
Link to website
Here is the 1st Mvt from Frank Bridge Sonata from when Christopher Guild and I performed at St James Piccadilly in the summer, Enjoy!
This Saturday Christopher Guild and I are very much looking forward to performing a recital. If you’re in the area please come down!
SALISBURY CHAMBER MUSIC CLUB
Saturday 30th September 2017 at 7.30pm
Debussy – ‘Cello Sonata (‘cello & piano)
Ronald Stevenson – A Carlyle Suite (solo piano)
********* INTERVAL *********
Ravel – Sonate Posthume (‘cello & piano)
Bridge – ‘Cello Sonata (‘cello and piano)
Salisbury United Reformed Church, Fisherton Street, Salisbury
Annual membership £14 for 8 concerts, Tickets on the door £5, Students £1, Children free
(Special concerts – £6 on the door, Students £2)
Huge thanks to the London Arte Chamber Orchestra for a great tour of Southern China the last two weeks. It was a great experience to perform in some of their spectacular concert halls!
New Video!!
Here is the first Instalment from Christopher Guild and I performing at St James Piccadilly last week.. Enjoy!
A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to have some shots taken by awesome Photographer Julian Dyson. Hair and Make by the brilliant Olta Citozi. Here is one of the shots Julian captured in the urban north London studio!
Summer Concerts Coming soon:
I have neglected my website somewhat having had a very busy few months performing abroad around Europe in between teaching, recording and performing in London.
I am pleased to announce two upcoming concerts below:
- 26th July: 1pm : Cello and Piano Recital at St. James Piccadilly, London
Piano: Christopher Guild Cello: Miriam Wakeling
Frank Bridge Sonata
Ravel Posthume Sonata
2. 4th August: 8pm: Bedriska Trio at The Orangery, Gallery in the Garden, Great Saling, Essex…. (more info at http://www.galleryinthegarden.co.uk)
Bedriska Trio will perform:
Hadyn Gypsy Trio
Dvorak ‘Dumky’ Trio
Beethoven ‘The Ghost’ Trio
