Review of Jubovski by Gerry Philp from Chipping Sodbury Music Society (From Gazette Series)

Review of Jubovski by Gerry Philp from Chipping Sodbury Music Society

12:34pm Monday 23rd November 2009 in

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AN EVENING of exciting gypsy music was enjoyed by an enthusiastic audience at the November concert in Chipping Sodbury Town Hall.

"Jubovski", featuring Liz Cowdrey (violin), Peter Cowdrey (piano) and Jub (double bass), proved themselves outstanding in a programme which held the attention throughout.

Haydn’s "Gypsy Rondo" piano trio was played with a light touch and firm rhythmic pulse. The slow movement was suitably restrained, and the vigorous finale was given sparkling treatment. Bosnian wedding music was passionately done and a recently discovered Hungarian Jewish piece proved wistful and full of sadness. Bartok’s "Romanian Dances" were full of energy with the underlying folk element well-defined.

Peter Cowdrey’s substantial trio was full of virtuoso improvisation alternating with gypsy style melodies. The well known and popular "Czardas" by Monti brought the concert to a satisfying close.

The next concert will be on January 5 2010 and will be given by "New Horizons" – flute, oboe and bassoon – including works by Mozart, Danzi and many others.