Music in Quiet Places

Music in Quiet Places comes to Aylesbury Vale with seven classical concerts this May and June.

Professional classical concerts devised by Musical Director Robert Secret are performed in some of the most idyllic settings within the district. The project is managed by Aylesbury Vale District Council to bring rural communities together. It is an opportunity to enjoy professional concerts with family and friends and for people not actually living in the village it is a wonderful reason to discover new beautiful places in the Vale of Aylesbury. A heritage walk precedes each concert aroung the scenic village led by a local historian. The walks are free and open to all, whether attending the concert or not.

2013 series details:

Saturday 4 May, 7.30pm
The Church of St John the Evangelist,
Church Lane, Radclive MK18 4AB

Haunting arias in an atmospheric setting.

Maurizi String Quartet
Sophia Gretch  - Mezzo Soprano
Peter Ward Jones - Harpsichord

The concert will include Trio sonatas by Handel and Corelli, 'Lascia ch'io pianga' from Handel's Rinaldo, Dido's Lament from Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas and arias from Handel's Rodelinda.

Jeremy Howarth will lead a village walk starting at the church entrance at 6.30pm.

Local ticket agent:
Sally Howarth, The Manor, Radclive  01280 815555

Saturday 11 May, 7.30pm
The Reading Room,
Windmill Hill, Waddesdon HP18 0JH

The Metzger Ensemble
Lisa Nelsen - Flute
Jeremy Sampson - Violin
Robert Secret - Viola
Julian Metzger - Cello

The concert will include Beethoven String Trio in C minor, Copland's atmospheric Threnodies for flute and string trio and flute quartets by Mozart and Crusell. There will be a walk from Windmill Hill at 6.30pm.

Local ticket agent:
01296 653226 (10am - 3pm, Mon to Fri)

Saturday 18 May, 7.30pm
The Church of St Mary and St Nicholas,
Chetwode, Buckingham. MK18 4JX

Harp weaves in and out of Cypresses.

Maurizi String Quartet
Elen Hydref - Harp

The concert will have harp solos including J.S.Bach - Lute Suite in e minor, John Thomas - Bugeilio'r Gwenith Gwyn (Watching the Wheat) and Dvorak’s stunningly beautiful “Cypresses” for string quartet. Kenneth Cooper will lead a village walk starting at the church entrance at 6.30pm.

Local ticket agent:
Caroline Taylor, Rosehill Farm, Chetwode, Buckingham MK18 4LF
01280 847292   caroline@clifford-taylor.net

Saturday May 25, 7.30pm
The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Aston Road,
Church End, Haddenham HP17 8AH

Passionate Elgar and affectionate Brahms.

Robert Secret - Viola
Julian Metzger - Cello
Richard Black - Piano

Elgar Sonata in E minor, Op. 82 (viola version)
Debussy Cello Sonata
Brahms Trio in A Minor Op. 114

Jim Robinson will lead a village walk starting at the church entrance at 6.30pm.

Local ticket agent:
St. Mary's Centre, Church End, Haddenham
01844 291108   office@haddenhamstmarys.org

Saturday June 1, 7.30pm
The Church of St Mary’s the Virgin,
Church Lane, Padbury MK18 2AJ

Warm strings and brilliant Trumpeter

Members of The Orchestra of Stowe Opera
Stephen Cutting - Trumpet
Peter Ward Jones - Harpsichord
Conductor Robert Secret

The concert will include music by Corelli and Vivaldi with trumpet concertos by Telemann and Torelli.

Julian Hunt will lead a village walk starting at the church entrance at 6.30pm.

Local ticket agent:
John Wrigley
01280 814199  johnwrigley54@gmail.com

Saturday June 8, 7.30pm
The Church of St Martin, Dunton, Bucks MK18 3LW

Rare Dvorak and romantic Dohnányi.

Maurizi String Quartet

The concert will include:
Dvorak Five Bagatelles, Op. 47 for two violins and cello and harmonium
Dohnányi String Trio
Beethoven Duo “The Eyeglass”
Schubert Ave Maria

Nick Primmer will lead a village walk starting at the church entrance at 6.30pm.

Local ticket agent:
Karen Willsher, 4 Carrington Close, Dunton. MK18 3LW
01525 242099  karenwillsher@hotmail.com

Saturday June 15, 7.30pm
The Church of St Nicholas,
Upper Church Street, Cuddington HP18 OAP

A taste of summer from Brahms

The Maurizi Ensemble

Programme will include the Boccherini Quintet and Brahms String Sextet in G Major, op.36.

There will be a village walk starting at the church entrance at 6.30pm.

Local ticket agent:
Myles and Caroline Saker, Rose Cottage, Spurt Street, Cuddington
01844 291825

Facilities
Refreshments will be served at many of the concerts, with proceeds going directly to church funds.

Consideration for local residents when parking is requested.

Audiences are advised that we cannot guarantee toilet facilities at all of the venues.

Booking tickets
For all concerts book directly with the local ticket agent for each concert or telephone 01296 585301.

Prices
Tickets: £10 or £8 for Passport to Leisure holders. No other concessions are available.