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Bassoonist Amy Harman, together with pianist Antonio Oyarzabal, present a special recital in celebration of International Women’s Week - with a thrilling programme featuring works by seven brilliant female composers, including several talented students of Ralph Vaughan Williams. In 2024, Amy Harman was appointed professor of bassoon at the Robert Schumann Hochschule Düsseldorf, becoming the first woman ever to hold such a position in Germany. She was also the first bassoonist (of any gender) to perform a live broadcast solo recital for BBC Radio 3. One of the world's pre-eminent solo bassoon players, Amy has had new works written for her by leading living composers including Heloïse Werner and Roxanna Panufnik. Basque pianist Antonio Oyarzabal, famed for his incredible contribution to research and performance of music by women. Ambassador for Donne UK, the leading institution for women in music, his albums of piano works by women have won awards including a Golden Melomano, and 5 ★ Critic’s Choice in the BBC Music Magazine. PROGRAMME Helen Glatz: Suite for Bassoon and Piano I. Declamation II. Reflections III. Jubilation Clara Schumann: Three Lieder Ich stand in dunkeln Träumen, Op. 13 No. 1 Er ist gekommen in Sturm und Regen, Op. 12 No. 1 Leibst du um Schönheit, Op. 12 No. 2 Ruth Gipps: Reverie for Bassoon and Piano Dani Howard: The Vino Encore for Bassoon & Wine Glass INTERVAL Pamela Harrison: Fagott Dance for Bassoon and Piano Gotthard Odermatt: Réminiscences, Op. 25 - Sonata for Bassoon and Piano I. Temps pour ressentir Fiona McCleary: Melody Elizabeth Maconchy: Concertino for Bassoon Information Source: The Kettner Society | eventbrite

‘”Those who were fortunate enough to be present experienced a sense of everything that the word 'artist' can mean” Sioned’s career as a renowned soloist, Principal Harpist of the BBC Symphony Orchestra for 28 years, recording artist, chamber and concerti player, pioneering teacher, researcher, script-writer and storyteller, has taken her around the globe, navigating life from her childhood in rural Wales to an international career. At the age of 38 she was diagnosed with the ultra-rare McArdle disease – an inherited metabolic muscle disorder requiring careful management. During physical exertion McArdle’s causes fatigue and may result in severe pain which can lead to muscle breakdown and life-threatening kidney failure. Whilst the doctors told her to ‘reserve energy at all costs’, Sioned ignored that edict and led the world in demonstrating what can be achieved. Join Sioned on an adventure of exhilarating highs and rock-bottom lows, as she kicks seemingly insurmountable obstacles to the side, and continues her innovative playing career with refreshingly new projects. Performing an array of music ‘from then till now’, reflecting key events in her life, focusing on the passion she has for performing and creating, Sioned weaves her story with words and anecdotes, poignancy and plenty of humour! This performance is to raise awareness of ultra-rare disabilities, in particular McArdle disease, and to raise funds for the Association for Glycogen Storage Disease-UK On display: A lifetime’s collection of photographs, programmes, items from Sioned’s research, and AGSD-UK publications Information Source: The Kettner Society | eventbrite

Proudly presenting German lyric baritone Anton Kirchhoff and Scottish pianist Daniel Peter Silcock, two young artists with rising international reputations, in a Kettner Concert at the historic National Liberal Club in Westminster, London. A splendid setting for what promises to be a sublime evening of music, featuring a selection of works on the theme 'To love, to lose, to love again' . Programme: Richard Strauss: 3 Lieder, Op. 29 Schlagende HerzenTraum durch die DämmerungNachtgangRichard Strauss: 8 Gedichte aus „Letzte Blätter“, Op. 10 Die NachtRobert Schumann: Liedkreis, Op. 39 ZwielichtRobert Schumann: Dichterliebe, Op. 48 Im wunderschönen Monat MaiHör ich das LiedchenClara Schumann: Ich stand in dunklen Träumen Robert Schumann: Kleisleriana, Op. 16 VI. Sehr langsamGaetano Donizetti: Don Pasquale Bella siccome un angeloRichard Strauss: 8 Gedichte aus „Letzte Blätter“, Op. 10 GeorgineZueignung--- INTERVAL --- Muzio Clementi: Sonata in B-flat Major, Op. 24 I. AllegroW. A. Mozart: Die Zauberflöte Papagena!Richard Strauss: Ariadne auf Naxos Lieben, Hassen, Hoffen, ZagenCécile Chaminade: Automne Gabriel Fauré: Poeme d'un jour, Op. 21 RencontreToujoursAdieuHenri Duparc: Lamento Richard Strauss: 8 Gedichte aus „Letzte Blätter“, Opp. 10 AllerseelenLyric baritone Anton Kirchhoff commenced his musical journey in his hometown of Cologne at the age of six, starting with the violin. Three years later, he embraced the piano as his secondary instrument and, not long afterward, received his first singing lesson. In parallel with his violin and piano studies, he established himself as a boy soprano, discovering in the process a deep love of singing. One of the pivotal moments that deeply influenced his passion for opera was his role as Miles in Benjamin Britten's The Turn of the Screw at the Cologne Opera. This experience left an indelible mark on his artistic development, fuelling his desire to explore the operatic world further. A significant part of Anton’s musical work centres around Art Song. His passion for German Lied, in particular, was profoundly shaped by his mentorships with Benjamin Appl, Christoph Prégardien and Robert Holl. In November 2020, he embarked on a collaborative venture with pianist Jou-an Chen. Together, they have performed on stages in Germany, France, Switzerland, the USA and the United Kingdom. Most recently, they were heard as Young Artists at the Song Studio of Carnegie Hall in New York. Furthermore, this season, Anton made his debut at the Wigmore Hall in London (Song Circle of the Royal Academy of Music) and gave his first performances with Concerto Köln at the St. Maria Maggiore in Rome as well as in the Cologne Cathedral. In the summer of 2023, Anton completed his Bachelor's degree in Vocal Performance with top honours under the guidance of Thomas Laske at the Robert-Schumann-Hochschule in Düsseldorf. He is currently studying on the MA programme at the Royal Academy of Music in London, under Susan Waters and Joseph Middleton. Daniel Peter Silcock is a Scottish pianist currently based in London, particularly distinguished as a song accompanist. Recent seasons have seen Daniel perform at the world’s top music venues, including New York’s Carnegie Hall, and at Wigmore Hall in London.  Daniel is a Samling Artist, and a young artist with Carnegie Hall’s SongStudio 2024, curated by Reneé Fleming. Daniel was also an Art of Song fellow at Toronto Summer Music.  Daniel was a Schubert Insitute UK prize winner as a Leeds Lieder Young Artist in 2023. Other recent accompanist prizes include at the inaugural Eastbourne Singing Competition, the International Lied Competition in Görlitz, Germany, and at the Lewis Memorial Prize Competition, hosted by the Musica Britannica Trust. Daniel was also recently a semi-finalist in the Wigmore Hall / Bollinger Song Competition, and the International Hugo-Wolf-Akademie Competition 2024. Daniel’s recent projects have included recording Mahler Rückert-Lieder with Catherine Wyn-Rogers, recitals with British Youth Opera, and arranging Elgar’s Sea Pictures for piano chamber ensemble. Daniel won prizes at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland for interpretations of French repertoire and made his concerto debut at the age of 15 with the RCS Symphony Orchestra, performing Felix Mendelssohn’s first piano concerto under the baton of David Danzmayr.  Daniel is continuing on the Song Circle and Academy Voices fellowship at the Royal Academy of Music, where he studied with Joseph Middleton and won major prizes for song accompaniment - including the Brenda Webb Accompanists’ Award, the Marjorie Thomas Art of Song Prize, and the Major Van Someren-Godfrey Prize. Daniel was also awarded an additional Diploma of the Royal Academy of Music for an outstanding final recital. Information Source: The Kettner Society | eventbrite