Schubert Plus!
Schubert Plus! is the fourth of our series to explore in depth the chamber works of a single composer including the violin sonatas, piano trios, string trios, octet, string quintet and, of course, the ‘Trout’ quintet.
Afternoon Tea Concerts – Mellor Parish Centre
We are thrilled to announce our 2nd season of concerts in Mellor starting in September 2024 and sponsored by John Whibley “Holidays with Music”. Concerts include music by Fauré in this, the centenary of his death, Ravel, Mozart, Brahms, Schubert, Germaine Taillefaire, Clara Schumann and Louise Farrenc.
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Innovative and informal presentations about classical music’s master composers from one of the UK’s leading chamber groups
Upcoming Concerts
Pleyel Ensemble
| Date | City | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Concert: Schubert Plus! | ||
| 26/10/24 | Didsbury, Manchester | Emmanuel Church |
| Time: 11:00am. Admission: £5. Box office: 0161 976 5955. Address: 6, Barlow Moor Road. Schubert Introduction and variations on ‘Trockne Blumen’ for flute and piano D 820 (1824), plus flute trios by Pleyel, Louise Farrenc and Ned Rorem. | ||
| Concert: Mellor Sunday Afternoon Tea Concerts | ||
| 10/11/24 | Mellor, Stockport | Mellor Parish Centre |
| Time: 3:00pm. Admission: £20. Box office: 0161 976 5955. Address: Church Road. A programme of piano trios including masterpieces by Ravel and Dvořák. | ||
| Concert: Schubert Plus! | ||
| 07/12/24 | Didsbury, Manchester | Emmanuel Church |
| Time: 11:00am. Admission: £5. Box office: 0161 976 5955. Address: 6, Barlow Moor Road. Ben Powell and Harvey Davies give another concert of music for two pianos/piano duet. Programme tba shortly | ||
| 25/01/25 | Didsbury, Manchester | Emmanuel Church |
| Time: 11:00am. Admission: £5. Box office: 0161 976 5955. Address: 6, Barlow Moor Road. Programme tba shortly | ||
| Concert: Mellor Sunday Afternoon Tea Concerts | ||
| 09/02/25 | Mellor, Stockport | Mellor Parish Centre |
| Time: 3:00pm. Admission: £20. Box office: 0161 976 5955. Address: Church Road. Today’s programme is the uniquely special String Quintet in C major by Schubert with guest ‘cellist Dale Culliford. | ||
| Concert: Schubert Plus! | ||
| 08/03/25 | Didsbury, Manchester | Emmanuel Church |
| Time: 11:00am. Admission: £5. Box office: 0161 976b 5955. Address: 6, Barlow Moor Road. Programme tba shortly | ||
| Concert: Mellor Sunday Afternoon Tea Concerts | ||
| 30/03/25 | Mellor, Stockport | Mellor Parish Centre |
| Time: 3:00pm. Admission: £20. Box office: 0161 976 5955. Address: Church Road. We celebrate Mother’s Day with a programme of piano trios written by women, all of whom were themselves mothers. Composers include Clara Schumann and Germaine Tailleferre. | ||
| Concert: Schubert Plus! | ||
| 26/04/25 | Didsbury, Manchester | Emmanuel Church |
| Time: 11:00am. Admission: £5. Box office: 0161 976 5955. Address: 6, Barlow Moor Road. Programme tba shortly | ||
| Concert: Mellor Sunday Afternoon Tea Concerts | ||
| 18/05/25 | Mellor, Stockport | Mellor Parish Centre |
| Time: 3:00pm. Admission: £20. Box office: 0161 976 5955. Address: Church Road. Jonathan Rimmer joins Harvey and Heather for a wonderful programme of flute trios by Pleyel, Martinu and Louise Farrenc. | ||
| Concert: Schubert Plus! | ||
| 07/06/25 | Didsbury, Manchester | Emmanuel Church |
| Time: 11:00am. Admission: £5. Box office: 0161 976 5955. Address: 6, Barlow Moor Road. Programme tba shortly | ||
| 19/07/25 | Didsbury, Manchester | Emmanuel Church |
| Time: 11:00am. Admission: £5. Box office: 0161 976 5955. Address: 6, Barlow Moor Road. Programme tba shortly | ||
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Archive
Over the years we have covered an array of renowned composers and the music they created in concert