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Upcoming Events

Thursday, July 18, 2013 (All day) - Friday, July 19, 2013 (All day) Robert Still Quartet Recording
British Music Society The Villiers Quartet will be recording the complete quartet works of composer Robert Still,...

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Words of Wisdom

"In many ways, performing as a soloist is easier than performing chamber music. Chamber music is complex. There are so many possibilities in terms of ensemble and balance. Musicial choices and interpretations can change how you approach something in any given moment.  Playing secondary and then all of a sudden shifting to playing a solo can be nervewracking - coming to the forefront...
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Review: Russian Composers

Boris Tischenko - String Quartet No 5 Op 90 (1984) UK premiere Dmitri Shostakovich - Piano Quintet Op 57 Pushkin House, London October 30, 2012 Review by Edward Clark Boris Tischenko was, for 50 years, a major figure in St Petersburg’s musical life. After his student years he continued studies with Shostakovich and reputedly became the great composer’s favourite...