THE Marylebone Trio, Jemma Bausor - oboe, Helen James - clarinet and Alexandra Davidson - bassoon were the artists at the March concert of the Chipping Sodbury Music Society.
Their wide ranging programme spanned nearly 300 years.
The first half featured music by Bach, Schubert, Ibert, Telemann and Beethoven. Bach’s three sinfonias were well integrated and Schubert’s Trio was a youthful composition relished by the players. Ibert’s five pieces based on French folk music had a refreshingly Gallic flavour. Telemann’s Fantasia for solo oboe demonstrated the full range of the instrument. Beethoven’s variations on a popular German theme were played with enthusiasm.
Mozart’s Divertimento no. 2 which followed the interval was a typically melodious work with jolly fast movements and graceful minuets and trios. Solos for clarinet by Bela Kovaks and bassoon by CPE Bach were played with great eloquence. Stefan de Haan’s Divertimento on some familiar folksongs proved a fitting finale to a well received concert by a highly talented trio.
The next concert of Chipping Sodbury Music Society’s 68th Season, in the Town Hall at 7.30 pm on 12 April 2016, will be given by Harbour Winds, a Bristol based wind quintet. The group has developed a reputation across the region for high quality playing, producing stimulating programmes and engaging audiences with their warmth and enthusiasm. Recent popular performances have included the Harbourside Festival in Bristol and The Bath International Festival. Further information may be found at http://www.csmusicsociety.co.uk
Gerry Philp – 11 March 2016
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