Klassische Musik, Oper, Ballett und Tanz in Chipping Sodbury, Vereinigtes Königreich

Two young artists, Matthew Featherstone flute and Daniel Swain piano, sponsored by the Countess of Munster Musical Trust, treated the April audience to a wide ranging and enjoyable concert. The opening piece, Mozart’s Andante in C major for flute and piano, was marked by elegant phrasing and the wistful tone of the piece was well realised.

The concert featured a chamber group based in the West Country, the Ardeton Ensemble. Sarah Eales and Rebecca Harte, violins, Rachel Johnson, viola and Dury Loveridge, cello, with guest pianist Stephen Meakins, gave a balanced and enthusiastically received programme of works by three major composers.Beethoven’s first completed string quartet opened the evening.