Monday, 22 August 2011

Chris Caldwell - and Chris Gradwell - both play Clarinet on Sunday evening 28 August

There are two excellent concerts involving clarinet this Sunday. However, only people with their own transport will be able to see both.

'Music On The Edge' - Flautist Susie Hodder-Williams and Bass Clarinettist Chris Caldwell
photo: Chris Chapman http://www.chrischapmanphotography.com/

Chris Caldwell will be playing clarinets and saxophones with flautist Susie Hodder-Williams at the opening of Deborah Wood's new 'Art Room' in Topsham - and the opening or her first exhibition, of the paintings and sculptures of Peter Thursby (details ). Their concert will be from 6-7pm

Chris and Susie play a sumptious programme of baroque and classical music - plus many modern pieces and compositions of their own. Their recitals are always worth hearing and £10 admissions includes food and wine

Come and join us for a glass of wine for the opening of the new gallery in Topsham.

This performance will feature works by Bach, Benjamin Britten and Philip Glass along with unique improvisations inspired by the sculptures of Peter Thursby

6pm -7pm
£10 including wine

The new gallery will be on the Strand at Topsham, close to the museum, car parks, Goat Walk and Antique Centre:
8a, The Strand, Topsham EX3 OJBwww.theartroomtopsham.co.uk/About.html

http://www.musicontheedge.com/

http://classicaljourneyphonic.blogspot.com/2011/05/music-on-edge-perform-at-topsham-art.html

Chris Gradwell and Friends
Mike Thorn, Andrew Daldorph, Chris, Andrew Barrett

Just half an hour later Chris Gradwell will be playing clarinet and saxophones with pianist Andrew Daldorph, guitarist Andrew Barrett and double bass player Mike Thorn at the third 'Chris Gradwell and Friends' jazz concert at Kennaway House in Sidmouth.

Under the title 'Music Deco' the jazz quartet will accompany soprano Kate Walker from Tavistock. A great evening in the basement of this beautiful historic building - with bar!