Classical Concerts in Idyllic Settings

A Musical Journey Across Aylesbury Vale

Once again professional classical concerts are taking place in some of the most idyllic settings in Aylesbury Vale. Music in Quiet Places returns this season with a remarkable programme devised by Musical Director Robert Secret.

Music in Quiet Places is designed to bring rural communities together and is the ideal opportunity to enjoy professional concerts with family and friends.

A free walk led by a local historian around the scenic village will precede each concert. These walks are free and open to all, whether attending the concert or not.

Robert Secret Artistic Director

Robert Secret is a conductor and viola player. He studied the viola at the Royal Academy of Music and at the Max Rostal classes in Berne. He also studied conducting at the Academy, where he won all the major conducting prizes, and with Jean Fournet in Holland. He is well known as the conductor of Stowe Opera with whom he as conducted many productions including Rusalka. Robert has conducted many groups including The English Chamber Orchestra and The Czech Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra.

“Music in Quiet Places is a jewel in the musical calendar. The series offers an opportunity to hear glorious music in a more intimate setting and, at the same time, to discover some of Aylesbury Vale’s historic, rural villages. I am delighted to be able to lend my support to the concerts in 2012.”Carolyn Cumming, High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire, 2012-13

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Saturday 19 May, 7.30pm

The Church of All Saints, Church Street, Brill HP18 9RT

Familiar Handel and a Verdi rarityMembers of The Orchestra of Stowe Opera Robert Secret Conductor Susan Young Soprano solo

Programme to include:

J.A. Benda – Sinfonia No. 4 in F

Elgar – Serenade for Strings

Mozart – Concert aria “Ah, lo previdi” K272

Verdi – Ave Maria

Handel – Suite no 1 from The Water Music

An enterprising programme starting with a lively piece by the eighteenth century Czech composer Jirí Antonín Benda.

There will be a village walk at 6.30pm.

Local ticket agent Brill Stores, 1 Temple Street, Brill 01844 237468

“Robert Secret’s orchestra plays sensationally.”Robert Thicknesse, The Times

Sunday 27 May, 7.30pm

The Church of St James the Great, Cublington Road, Aston Abbotts HP22 4NA

Sublime chamber music: The Metzger EnsembleLisa Nelsen Flute Julian Metzger Cello Robert Secret Viola Jeremy Sampson Violin

Programme to include:

Mozart – Divertimento in E flat, K. 563

Franz Krommer – Quartet for Flute Violin Viola and Cello Op.75

A concert including the classical Czech master Franz Krommer’s attractive quartet and Mozart’s wonderful string trio.

There will be a village walk at 6.30pm.

Local ticket agent Caroline Lane 01296 681373

Wednesday 6 June, 7.30pm

The Second Space at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury HP20 1UR

Baroque and classical masterpiecesMembers of The Orchestra of Stowe OperaRobert Secret Conductor Graham Mayger Solo Flute Julian Metzger Solo Cello

Programme to include:

Dall’Abaco – String Concerto no 6 in D major

Vivaldi – Flute Concerto “The Goldfinch”

Zipoli – Elevazione

Telemann – Italian Air & Rejouissance

Vivaldi – Cello Concerto in B minor

Gluck – Dance of the Blessed Spirits

Mozart – Eine kleine Nachtmusik

Music in Quiet Places comes to town in this special showcase event at the Aylesbury Waterside Theatre’s Second Space with an attractive and varied programme given by this versatile chamber orchestra.

Tickets, price £10 for this concert, available from The Waterside Theatre. See Booking Tickets section.

Saturday 2 June, 7.30pm

The Church of St Michael, Steeple Claydon MK18 2PY

A treasure chest of chamber musicChristopher Redgate Oboe Celia Redgate Flute Robert Secret Viola Gillian Secret Violin Julian Metzger Cello

Enterprising oboe player, Christopher Redgate plays music for oboe and strings and the wonderful J C Bach Quintet for oboe, flute and string trio.

In addition the concert will include the Giardini Duet for Viola and Cello and the suite for cello solo by Spanish cellist Gaspar Cassadó.

There will be a village walk at 6.30pm.

Local ticket agent Jo Garside 01296 733756

“Christopher Redgate has made a life’s work of taking the instrument into the farthest reaches of technical virtuosity and physical capability, and in doing so inspired a generation of composers to create a virtuoso repertoire characterised by blazing compositional audacity and extremity.” James Weeks, Tempo Magazine

Saturday 9 June, 7.30pm

The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Aston Road, Church End, Haddenham HP17 8AH

Stirring chamber works with pianoThe Pizzetti TrioOrlin Dimitrov Violin Julian Metzger Cello Richard Black Piano Robert Secret Viola

Programme to include:

Haydn – Piano Trio

Mendelssohn – Piano Trio in C minor

Schumann – Piano Quartet in E flat

There will be a village walk at 6.30pm.

Local ticket agent St Mary’s Centre, Church End, Haddenham 01844 291108 or office@haddenhamstmarys.org

Friday 15 June, 7.30pm           

The Church of St Mary, Church Lane, Thornborough MK18 2DG

Harp serenadeRowena Bass Harp Gillian Secret Violin Robert Secret Viola Julian Metzger Cello

Rowena Bass is a firm favourite with Quiet Places audiences. The concert will include harp solos, a rare performance of the Concert-Romance by Carl Schmeidler and a trio by nineteenth century Polish composer, Carl Kudelski.

There will be a village walk at 6.30pm led by Maggie Beach.

Local ticket agent Charlotte Moore 01280 812170

Saturday 23 June, 7.30pm           

The Church of The Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Church Street, Twyford MK18 4ET

Wonderfully lyrical musicChristopher Atkinson Clarinet Sally Bartholomew Bassoon Julian Faultless Horn Jeremy Sampson Violin Gillian Secret Violin Robert Secret Viola Julian Metzger Cello Gaynor James Bass

Programme to include:

Anton Reicha – Clarinet Quintet

Schubert – Octet     

The series closes with Schubert’s much loved Octet and a delightful quintet for clarinet and strings.

There will be a village walk at 6.30pm.

Local ticket agent Twyford Village Stores or Julia Cook 01296 738810

Facilities

Refreshments will be served at many of the concerts, with proceeds going directly to church funds.

Consideration for local residents when parking is requested.

Audiences are advised that we cannot guarantee toilet facilities at all of the venues.

Booking form

Booking ticketsFor all village concerts book directly with the local ticket agent for each concert or telephone 01296 585301.

For The Aylesbury Waterside Second Space concert tickets can only be booked by:

•VisitingtheBox Office at the Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Exchange Street, Aylesbury HP20 1UG (no booking fee applies).

•CallingtheTicketCentrenumber0844 8717607 (using this service there is a booking fee of £1.00 per ticket).

•Onlineatwww.atgtickets.com/aylesbury (using this service there is a transaction charge of £2.85 per booking not per ticket).

At a glance…

Village Date Price

Brill 19 May £8

Aston Abbotts 27 May £8

Steeple Claydon 2 June £8

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre 6 June £10

Haddenham 9 June £8

Thornborough 15 June £8

Twyford 23 June £8

Concessions

A concessionary price of £6 (£8 for the Waterside Theatre concert) is available only with a valid Passport to Leisure Card. No other concessions are available

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Classical Concerts in Idyllic Settings

A Musical Journey Across Aylesbury Vale

Community Development

Aylesbury Vale District Council is committed to the development of the arts within the District. We work directly with communities to set up arts projects and activities that enhance people’s lives. For more information about current community development initiatives please visit www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk/leisure-culture