Serenity Flutes

Sunday 25th February and Tuesday 5th March 2024

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A sparkling afternoon concert of vivacious flute duets from two local flautists, Ann Wright and Julie Dearden, with support from Fergus Black at the piano. The programme covers a wide range of music, from a classical duet by Quantz all the way to La Alborada de la Esperanza by contemporary Mexican composer, José Elizondo. There is a Spanish Dance, a Waltz, a Tarantella and a Polka. None of the composers in the programme may be a household name, but don't let that put you off - the emphasis is on a lively tunefulness and toe-tapping rhythms that make for enjoyable fare for a Sunday afternoon (and a Tuesday lunchtime).

Sunday 25th February 
at 3pm for about an hour
Thurlby Methodist Church 
  High Street, Thurlby, PE10 0ED
Free admission with retiring collection for church funds

Click here to download a copy of the poster (A4) to print off or send to friends.

This concert is also at St John's Peterborough in the Tuesdays Till Two series on Tuesday 5th March at 1pm
(details to follow on https://stjohnscic.wordpress.com/tuesdays-till-two/)

Programme

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Andante and Rondo Op 25 – Franz Doppler 1821-1883
Spanish Dance Op 437 No 4 – Wilhelm Popp 1828-1902
Trio Sonata in C minor, QV 2:Anh.5 – Johann Joachim Quantz 1697-1773
i.    Andante moderato
ii.    Allegro
Polka in E flat Op posth – Bedrich Smetana 1824-1884
Allegro from the Sonata No 1 in A minor – Jean Baptiste Loeillet, ‘Loeillet de Gant’ 1688 — ca.1720
La Alborada de la Esperanza (Dawn of Hope) – José Elizondo b.1972
Xenia and Tarantella – Eugene Magalif b.1957
Valse des Fleurs Op 87 – Ernesto Kohler 1849-1907

Following an early career in primary school teaching, where Ann Wright's flute playing took increasing prominence in her life, she studied with David Nicholson in Aberdeen, and Judith Mellor in Sheffield, gaining a diploma in flute teaching, and ultimately changing career. Firmly established, for many years, in South Lincolnshire - as flautist and tutor with the County Music Service; and as a recorder-playing member of the Early Music group, Freshe Ayre - she is enjoying the freedom since her recent retirement, to develop and share her love of flute and its repertoire.

Julie Dearden has been teaching flute for over 40 years, with her career beginning in some of the leading music departments in Cambridge schools. She now has a thriving private practice teaching both flute and piano. She has recently revived her love of performing, particularly in chamber ensembles.

Fergus Black was born in Scotland. After taking his degree at St. Andrews University, he studied music in the USA at the University of Pennsylvania and at UCLA, before returning to the UK. He is semi-retired, and chooses to play in concerts he enjoys with people he likes, and teaches only a few hours each week. He continues to conduct the St Martin’s Singers. He lives in Peterborough with his wife, Helen. His web site is at www.fergusblackmusic.uk