Concerts for Craswall - Dore Abbey

Katharine Gowers (violin) Amy Norrington (cello) Jâms Coleman (piano) The Elysian Singers with the Craswall Consort

Prepare to enjoy a world-class concert in the beautiful surroundings of historic Dore Abbey with its amazing acoustic.

Concerts for Craswall celebrates its 30th Anniversary with a concert by internationally acclaimed musicians Katherine Gowers, Amy Norrington and Jâms Coleman. Joining them will be leading UK choir The Elysian Singers with musical director Sam Laughton, and the Craswall Consort.

Weir                           All the ends of the Earth Beethoven                Concerto in C Major for Piano, Violin, Cello and Orchestra (“Triple Concerto”) Vaughan Williams     Serenade to Music Handel                      Utrecht Te Deum

Acclaimed cellist Amy Norrington is joined by violinist Katharine Gowers and pianist Jâms Coleman for a work that shines a light on three soloists, Beethoven’s captivating Triple Concerto. Less openly bravura and instantly dazzling than some of Beethoven’s other works, this unique concerto is a musical rarity: in form, spirit and its reliance on teamwork.

Framing the concert is a selection of pieces for choir and orchestra. Judith Weir's joyful motet All the Ends of the Earth opens the concert. This is followed by Vaughan Williams’ exquisitely sweet and tender Serenade to Music in the second half. Bringing the evening to a close is the glorious Utrecht Te Deum by Handel. This jubilant five-part chorale enthralled audiences from its very first performance, continuing to do so today.

The beautiful and historic Dore Abbey provides the perfect ambience for this splendid musical celebration.