Wigmore Hall36 Wigmore Street, London, Greater London, W1U 2BP, United Kingdom
Dates/times in London time zone
| Sunday 01 February 2026 | 15:00 |
Programme
| Hemsi, Alberto (1898-1975) | 3 Egyptian Dances, Op.11 | |
| Hemsi, Alberto (1898-1975) | Méditation, Op.16 | |
| Hemsi, Alberto (1898-1975) | 3 Arie Antiche, Op.30 | |
| Ben-Haim, Paul (1897-1984) | Clarinet Quintet, Op.31a |
Performers
| ARC Ensemble | |
| Erika Raum | Violin |
| Marie Bérard | Violin |
| Steven Dann | Viola |
| Thomas Wiebe | Cello |
| Joaquin Valdepeñas | Clarinet |
| Kevin Ahfat | Piano |
Paul Ben-Haim, a seminal figure in Israel’s cultural life, has held a place in the repertoire since his death in 1984. Yet his close contemporary, the composer and ethnomusicologist Alberto Hemsi, was all but forgotten until the ARC Ensemble made a captivating recording of works such as the vibrant Arie Antiche, based on traditional melodies from the former Ottoman Empire, and the yearning Méditation for cello and piano.
Tickets: £18 (concessions £16)
General sale for this event will open at 10.00am on Tuesday 7 October.
