How would you like to enjoy a performance by a top calibre classical musician, while relaxing and maybe eating your sandwich, in an extraordinary venue that dates back all the way to 1087, right here in the centre of High Wycombe – all for free? You can do exactly that every Monday at All Saints Church, the so-called ‘Cathedral of Bucks’. Concerts start at 1.10pm and last 40 minutes, just the right length so you can be back at your desk by 2pm!
Some musicians take the opportunity to play in front of slightly larger audiences if they are starting out on their performance careers, such as students at top conservatoires like The Royal College of Music and the Royal Academy of Music. On other occasions, artists practise on the Monday before playing much bigger London venues the following weekend.
All are welcome, of any faith or none, and no booking is required. Just come in and take a seat. The Mustard Seed Café is open before the concert, serving a variety of teas, coffee and cakes.
The schedule for the next few Mondays is as follows:
26th October - Cristina Pharo, soprano, and Nicola Rose, piano.
2nd November - Ronojit Bhuyan, piano.
9th November - Amabile clarinet trio.
16th November - Katherine Clarke, viola and voice.
23rd November - Fumi Otsuki, violin, and Giesela Meyer, piano.
Look these musicians up. They are all seriously talented and you can see them perform them for free!
Mike About Town
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