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The Corelli Ensemble was formed
in 1989 by the joining of two string quartets under the direction of Adrian
Davies and Adrian Shepherd to perform repertoire from the Baroque Era.
In 2008, Maeve Jenkinson
became Musical Director and they now perform a wide range of repertoire, from
Bach to Vaughan Williams, and Mozart to Tchaikovsky. Maeve brings to the
Corelli Ensemble her experience from having been a member of the first violins
in the London Philharmonic, and worked with world-class
chamber orchestras such as the Academy of St Martin-in-the-Fields and I Solisti
Veneti.
In 2011, Lord Denis Healey
became their President, and the ensemble has continued to flourish, inviting
award-winning soloists, such as violinist, Nathaniel Anderson Frank, cellist,
Ella Rundle, and Tenor, Marcel Xerri.
The concerts appeal to young
and old, and include well-loved classics and lesser known gems. Recently the
concert series has taken our audience on a musical “tour” of Europe, including
Russia, Germany, Italy, England and France, each concert focusing on the music
of one nationality. The Italian concert was met with a standing ovation and
audience members blowing kisses!
Most concerts take place at
4pm on Sunday afternoons, with an hour of music, followed by refreshments and
an opportunity to meet the performers and other audience members.
The ensemble has raised money
for Street Child Africa and Child Aid, and is currently working with the CTLA
to provide classical concerts for the elderly and housebound.
The Corelli Ensemble operates a mailing list, which serves to inform our audience members about up-coming concerts. You can join the mailing list by filling in the Contact Us form. You can find out how we use your information by reading our Privacy Policy .
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