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Horsham Music Circle offers top class professional concerts featuring established artists alongside rising young talent. Watch this space, as they say!
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The new style Horsham Music Circle season in 2019/2020 proved successful even if shortened by the Coronavirus pandemic resulting in two concerts being postponed. With the musicians we work with facing a hugely difficult time ahead we hoped to support them in the future with our concert promotions when safe to do so. Over the last 6 months we have been saddened to have news of the death of both our

past Chairman Dr John Stoddart who was in office for 17 years before his retirements in 2019, and more recently Brian Harmsworth. Brian was the son of the Circle’s founder Grace Humphery OBE. After her retirement he took over the running of the annual concert series. During the 70s he brought many outstanding artists to Horsham who were at the start of their careers including cellist Julian Lloyd Webber, Howard Shelley, John Lill, Barry Douglas and the Endellion String Quartet all of which are at the forefront of classical music today. So the Music Circle is now in its 79th season 2020/2021 and so far It has certainly been a different one to any we have held in all these years! There has been much to consider in its planning under the fluctuating Covid-19 guidelines. Initially it brought a small return to live events in the Autumn with Lunchtime Organ recitals and it had been hoped that 2021 would see concert settings getting nearer to the norm. We lined up a series of concerts for the start of 2021 with The Sharpenhurst Quartet, already postponed three times, Steve Dummer, clarinet, joined by cellist Pavlos Carvalho and pianist Warren Mailley-Smith, Judith Templeman offering a violin recital with Heejung Kim, piano, the Countess of Munster Musical Trust young pianist Dominic Degavino in recital and for our 79th Anniversary concert soprano Helen Whittington and friends presenting ‘Aspect of Opera’. Unfortunately the first three concerts have had to be postponed until the autumn. April and May could still bring us some live performance so we wait in anticipation but still being prepared to change plans if necessary. To see more information look at our website at https://www.horsham-music-circle.org.uk

07/09/2024

KOSMOS opens the Horsham Music Circle’s 83rd Season.
Only 2 weeks to go - get your tickets now for this excitingly different trio of great musicians - Harriet McKenzie - violin, Meg Hamilton - viola and Milos Miliojevic - accordion. They present Tango, Gypsy, Balkan and music from the Far East. Entrancing dance rhythms, soulful improvisation and gypsy passion delivered with inimitable panache and virtuoso technique!

See Meg Hamilton’s interview with Phil Hewitt from the West Sussex County Times at this link https://dai.ly/k6WTIJxNXwigmiBmSZg

and see the Music Circle’s interview and article about the new season here
https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/whats-on/things-to-do/horsham-music-circle-launches-into-83rd-season-4749052

For tickets phone 01403 252602 or email [email protected] and online from wegottickets.com/HorshamMusicCircle. Tickets also on the door.

Horsham Music Circle is promising top concerts as it embarks on its 83rd season.

25/08/2024

The fabulous Kosmos Ensemble comes to open the Horsham Music Circle’s 83rd season on Saturday 21st September 7pm in the Causeway Barn. Its members, Harriet Mackenzie, violin, Meg-Rosaleen Hamilton, viola, and Milos Miliojevic, accordion, have crafted a programme unique to Kosmos - an inspirational combination of Tango, Gypsy, Balkan and music from the Far East, referencing composers including Satie, Sarasate, Piazzolla and Pirotti. Come ready to be intoxicated by entrancing dance rhythms, soulful improvisation and gypsy passion delivered with inimitable panache and virtuoso technique!
The concert re-defining the relationship between classical and world music is open to all, an evening not to be missed, prepare to be mesmerised!

For tickets phone 01403 252602 or email [email protected] and online from wegottickets.com/HorshamMusicCircle. Tickets also on the door.

07/07/2024

The Horsham Music Circle’s 83rd Season has been launched to the Members & friends priority booking list and public booking starts on Wednesday 7th August when you can book online and via the Music Circle direct.

Three great concerts to come - opening with a dazzling global music programme by Kosmos Ensemble - Harriet MacKenzie, violin, Meg Hamilton, viola and Milos Milivojevic, accordion, followed by Siping Guo, a brilliant award winning bassoonist from China showing the instrument’s solo potential and a recital by the distinguished British pianist Leon McCawley. See the website for full details.

A Ticket Application form, with discount rate for those attending all three concerts, is available from Horsham Music Circle. You can book by phone 01403 252602 (answer machine), email [email protected], or download the Ticket Application Form from the website at www.horsham-music-circle.org.uk Online bookings from 7th August at wegottickets.com/HorshamMusicCircle.

22/06/2024

TONIGHT! Saturday 22nd June - the debut of the Causeway Chamber Orchestra conducted by LUCA IMPERIALE at St Mary’s Church 7pm - Haydn Symphony 6 & 8, Stamitz Flute Concerto with soloist Anna Walker
Regulars at Horsham Music Circle concerts will have seen Luca helping us with front of house arrangements as well as performing in our autumn series last year. Do support his exciting new venture - Tickets £10 online www.ticketsource.co.uk/null/t-jzlpkrr and also on the door

Tickets are now available for Causeway Chamber Orchestra - HAYDN & STAMITZ at St. Mary's Church, West Sussex on Sat 22 Jun 2024 at 7:00PM. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!

06/06/2024

After a busy 82nd Season Horsham Music Circle is now on its summer break but details of the Autumn series of the 83rd Season will be announced in July. All on our supporters list will be notified. If you are not on the list and would like to join it please email [email protected]

14/05/2024

Horsham Music Circle’s 82nd Anniversary concert produced remarkable pianistic skills as described by our reviewer, Luca Imperiale ....

‘Under the magic of the aurora borealis, Warren Mailley-Smith delivered a concert just as special, therefore concluding the Horsham Music Circle’s 82nd season. A programme of piano cornerstones: Mailley-Smith managed to demonstrate an elevated level of technical competence and diligence in character; a real treat for all to enjoy.’

See Sussex World ‘ Review of Horsham Music Circle’s 82nd Anniversary concert given by Warren Mailley-Smith’ to read the whole report.

25/04/2024

The Horsham Music Circle celebrates its 82nd Anniversary on Saturday 11th May 7pm at St Mary’s Church, Causeway and the artist for this special occasion will be concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith. Described by Classic FM as ‘Stunning, fantastic and sensational’, Warren made waves in the music world in 2015 when he performed the complete solo works of Chopin in a single series of concerts, memorising approx 3.5 million notes! He will performed some of them again in Horsham at his Music Circle recital together with works by Beethoven, Rachmaninov, Ireland and Liszt/Schumann.

For tickets phone 01403 252602 or email [email protected]. Online bookings at wegottickets.com/HorshamMusicCircle. Tickets also on the door.

02/04/2024

LUNCHTIME CONCERT

An all-English programme of music is on offer Horsham Music Circle’s Lunchtime Organ Recital on Tuesday 23rd April 1pm at the Unitarian Church. Gerald Taylor FRCO has chosen this special selection of music to mark St George’s Day, the feast day of England’s patron saint celebrated for hundreds of years. Some of the leading English composers are celebrated too which includes theatre music and suitably patriotic themes with music by Purcell, Elgar, S.S. Wesley, Coates and Ogden.

No need to book just come along, entry is free with a retiring collection in aid of the Music Circle’s concert promotions. The season closes on May 11th with a piano recital by Warren Mailley-Smith at St Mary’s Church. More details from www.horsham-music-circle.org.uk

25/03/2024

A great recital by Frederico Paixão and Mark Rogers under the umbrella of the Countess of Munster Musical Trust Recital Scheme. We always enjoy hearing these outstanding young artists.

Luca Imperiale opened his review ‘A wonderfully rich display of harmonic journey and colourful excitement was proudly showcased for the Horsham Music Circle audience this evening by flautist, Frederico Paixao and his accompanist, Mark Rogers on piano. The concert was supported by The Countess of Munster Musical Trust’s Recital Scheme. The performance was a carefully constructed tapestry of nostalgic composers harkening back to the older generations of music writers …..’

Read the whole review at this link

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/horsham-music-circle-recital-by-frederico-paixao-flute-and-mark-rogers-piano-4561830

11/03/2024

TWO concerts for MARCH presented by
HORSHAM MUSIC CIRCLE
Music for Flute & Piano in the Causeway Barn Saturday 16th March 7pm
PLUS
Music for Organ - Horsham Music Circle’s free Lunchtime Recitals return for the Spring - 1pm in the Unitarian Church, Worthing Road on Tuesday 19th March. Chorales, a March, a Fantasia and Fugue and a Prelude are the musical forms included by great composers and played by Gerald Taylor FRCO. No need to book just come along, entry is free with a retiring collection in aid of the Music Circle’s concert promotions.

15/02/2024

NEXT CONCERT in the Music Circle’s Spring series -
Portuguese flautist FREDERICO PAIXÃO and American pianist MARK ROGERS.

Two award winning young musicians, French ‘gems’ of the flute & piano repertoire and much loved Sonatas are on offer for this performance on 16th March 7pm at Causeway Barn. Don’t miss hearing these fine players on the threshold of first-class performing careers who have been selected for the Countess of Munster Musical Trust’s Recital scheme. One of our annual events, we have never been disappointed with the outstanding talent shown by these specially chosen musicians.

For tickets phone 01403 252602 (answer machine) or email [email protected]. Online bookings at wegottickets.com/HorshamMusicCircle. Tickets also on the door. Website www.horsham-music-circle.org.uk

31/01/2024

‘Long Live the King’s Singers!’

So says the headline for the review of the most fabulous evening of ‘gold-standard’ vocal excellence at the Horsham Music Circle concert last Saturday.

It goes on to say ‘What a wonderful sight! St Mary’s Church was packed to the gills, even more impressively with a complete range of ages, all craning their heads to get the first glimpse of a truly world-famous a ca****la singing group: the King’s Singers!’

Read the whole review at this link to Sussex World

What a wonderful sight! St Mary’s Church was packed to the gills, even more impressively with a complete range of ages, all craning their heads to get the first glimpse of a truly world-famous a ca****la singing group: the King’s Singers! Another splendid coup for Jill Elsworthy and the Horsham ...

18/01/2024

Tickets are selling fast for THE KING’S SINGERS concert on 27th January at St Mary’s Church 7pm. Buy yours soon!

Their Royal programme includes works by Byrd, Purcell, Arne, Parry, Vaughan Williams, Goodall, Weir and Mealor together with audience favourites from the King’s Singers’ treasure trove of jazz, folk and spiritual arrangements.

‘A unified, harmonious whole with flashes of pure individuality’ (Scotsman)

An evening not to be missed!

This is the first of three Spring concerts and there is a discount rate for those attending all three, details from Horsham Music Circle. Advance booking by phone 01403 252602 (answer machine) or email [email protected]. Online bookings at wegottickets.com/HorshamMusicCircle. Tickets on the door if available. Website www.horsham-music-circle.org.uk

17/12/2023

THE KING’S SINGERS perform in HORSHAM!

Tickets for the Horsham Music Circle’s Spring series of concerts 2024 are now on sale. Don’t miss the opening concert on January 27th when THE KING’S SINGERS perform at St Mary’s Church 7pm.

This is the first of three Spring concerts and there is a discount rate for those attending all three, details available from Horsham Music Circle. Advance booking by phone 01403 252602 (answer machine) or email [email protected]. Online bookings at wegottickets.com/HorshamMusicCircle. Tickets also on the door. Website www.horsham-music-circle.org.uk

06/12/2023

December’s Lunchtime Organ Recital

Tuesday 12th December 1pm at the Unitarian Church, Worthing Road,�Gerald Taylor FRCO plays Cook, Rowley, Boyce, Widor, Geoffray, with seasonal works by Buxtehude Nun komm der Heiden Heiland, Bach In Dulci Jubilo BWV729, Lemmens A Christmas Pastorale, and Anderson Sleigh Ride.

Entry free - just turn up. Retiring collection to support the
Music Circle’s concert promotions.

02/12/2023

Review of 'An Evening with Harry the Piano'
Harry the Piano’s show for us last week was reviewed by Luca Imperiale.
Luca has been helping the Music Circle on concert nights for the last couple of Seasons and, as well as giving a splendid concert for us with his student friends from the Royal College of Music this autumn, has taken on several of the concert reviews.
He begins the November concert review ‘For the 8th time over a span of 30 years, Harry the Piano returned to the Horsham Music Circle for a programme full of surprises. A staggering amount of repertoire was covered, each accompanied by a charming and stimulating commentary about Harry’s connection to the music: whether it be performing for royalty; in famous London clubs; or writing his own variations and compositions dedicated to his wife – an impressive resume was put on display for us …..’

Read more at this link https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/review-of-an-evening-with-harry-the-piano-presented-by-horsham-music-circle-4426930

16/11/2023

Harry the Piano plays Horsham
Saturday 25th November
Press Preview has just been released please get clicking on the link here!
https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/harry-the-piano-plays-horsham-4398447

Tickets phone 01403 252602, email: [email protected] or online from www.wegottickets.com/HorshamMusicCircle

12/11/2023

SATURDAY 25th NOVEMBER - The return of ‘one of the world’s great improvisers’ HARRY THE PIANO to Horsham at St Mary’s Church 7pm. An evening of entertainment and inspiring invention from this supremely gifted pianist. Classical favourite, seasonal melodies and the popular audience request session. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear him in action! ‘His phenomenal talent, charm and wit are a delight’ (Stephen Fry)

To book tickets phone 01403 252602, email: [email protected] or online from www.wegottickets.com/HorshamMusicCircle

The rescheduled Lunchtime Organ Recital will be on Tuesday 28th November 1pm at the Unitarian Church. Gerlad Taylor FRCO plays Handel, Mendelssöhn, Thalbe Ball, Bach, Vierne, Karg-Elert and Lefébure-Wély.

Entry free - just turn up. Retiring collection to support the Music Circle’s concert promotions.

Address

London Road
Horsham
RH12

Telephone

+441403252602

Website

http://horsham-music-circle.org.uk/

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