Concerts
2012
12 February 2012 | 2:30pm - 3:15pm | SunBassoon recitalChapel A recital of chamber music performed by Benedict Holmes (bassoon) and Jonathan Woolgar (piano). Admission free. | |
18 February 2012 | 8:00pm - 10:00pm | SatThe Loves of Mars and VenusAuditorium The world premiere of the reconstructed score of the first ever English ballet, 'The Loves of Mars & Venus' (1717). Performed by Evelyn Nallen (recorder), David Gordon (harpsichord), Frances Kelly (baroque harp), Jez Wiles (percussion) and Cambridge's recorder band Zero Gravity. Tickets on the door, £10. *Please note the changed start time for this concert* | |
19 February 2012 | 2:30pm - 3:15pm | SunString Quartet recitalChapel Fitzwilliam's Cantabien Quartet perform music by Schubert and Shostakovich. Admission free. | |
26 February 2012 | 7:30pm - 9:30pm | SunOpera ChorusesAuditorium Fitzwilliam College Chapel Choir is joined by Wolfson College Choir and Herstmonceaux Castle Choir in a programme of opera choruses conducted by Dr Shelley Katz (University of Surrey). Featuring the public debut of the Symphanova digital orchestra. Admission free, retiring collection. | |
2 March 2012 | 8:00pm - 9:30pm | FriPurcell - Dido & AeneasAuditorium Fitzwilliam Chamber Opera, conducted by Will Warns and directed by Jonathan Woolgar, presents Purcell’s operatic masterpiece. Tickets on the door, £8/£3 (students), or from http://www.adcticketing.com/ | |
3 March 2012 | 8:00pm - 9:30pm | SatPurcell - Dido and AeneasAuditorium Fitzwilliam Chamber Opera, conducted by Will Warns and directed by Jonathan Woolgar, presents Purcell’s operatic masterpiece. Tickets on the door, £8/£3 (students), or from http://www.adcticketing.com/ | |
4 March 2012 | 2:30pm - 3:15pm | SunWind Quintet ConcertChapel The Aeolus Quintet play music by Nielsen, Hindemith and Ravel. Admission free, all welcome. | |
10 March 2012 | 2:00pm - 3:30pm | SatAlkan Piano CompetitionAuditorium The annual student piano competition, including works by 19th-century French piano composer Alkan. Admission free. | |
10 March 2012 | 7:30pm - 9:30pm | SatFitzwilliam Professional Recitals - IVAuditorium The annual Alkan recital, this year given by Italian pianist Emanuele de Lucchi. Admission free, retiring collection. | |
22 April 2012 | 8:00pm - 10:00pm | SunFitzwilliam String QuartetAuditorium A chamber music recital by the College's professional ensemble-in-residence. Tickets available on the door. | |
29 April 2012 | 2:30pm - 3:15pm | SunMCR ConcertChapel A programme of vocal and instrumental music, performed by Fitzwilliam postgraduates. Admission free, retiring collection. | |
4 May 2012 | 7:30pm - 9:30pm | FriFitzwilliam Composers' ConcertAuditorium New music by current Fitz students Kathryn Moreadith, Lliam Paterson and Jonathan Woolgar. Admission free, retiring collection. | |
6 May 2012 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | SunHarpsichord RecitalChapel Francis Knights performs music by Byrd, Sweelinck, Froberger, Louis Couperin and Bach. Admission free, retiring collection. | |
13 May 2012 | 2:30pm - 3:15pm | SunPiano RecitalAuditorium Dr Rohan Stewart-MacDonald (pano), former Director of Studies in Music at Fitzwilliam, performs music by Hummel. Admission free, retiring collection. | |
18 June 2012 | 2:00pm - 6:00pm | MonMusic Garden PartyGrove Lawn The annual Music Society Garden Party, including three hours of live music. Tickets available on the door. |