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| Introducing our new 2006-7 season of live classical music. All concerts are held in Hartlepool Town Hall at 7.30pm. See 'Full Details' under individual concerts below. |
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Monday 16th October 2006: Piano Recital by Colin Stone
“The playing for the most part is quite outstanding, with Colin Stone effecting a marvellous understanding for all the composer's multi-faceted personality...the overwhelming mastery of the playing is never in doubt.” Classic CD
Sponsored by Hartlepool College of Further Education |
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Wednesday 8th November 2006: Martinu String Quartet and Angus Meryon (clarinet)
“it was possible to hear four virtuoso players who respected each other with rare empathy. If you have the possibility, dear reader, to hear the Martinu Quartet, drop everything and for God's sake, go to their concert!” Luxemburger Wart
Sponsored by Tilley, Bailey and Irvine |
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Saturday 23rd December 2006: Song Recital by Elizabeth Watts (soprano)
“Watts pliant, direct soprano has a shimmer and spin that recalls the (very) young Victoria de los Angeles." The Independent - London Handel Festival
Sponsored by Gerald Martin |
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Wednesday 14th February 2007: Trio Jean Paul
"Reading scores, yet seemingly playing by music radar, as if their six hands were part of one organic whole, the German Trio Jean Paul brought an inspiring sense of ensemble coherence to three piano trios." Edinburgh Festival Review QUEENS HALL
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Tuesday 6th March 2007: Piano Recital by Mark Bebbington
"One of this recital's two most astonishing revelations...It would be hard to imagine better performances than Bebbington's of these...Krystian Zimerman would have patted him on the back..." The Independent
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Monday 2nd April 2007: Viola and Piano Recital by Sarah-Jane Bradley and Jonathan Ayerst
"Exceptional achievement....superb recital" The Strad (Wigmore Hall 2002)
"A ravishing viola solo" Musical Opinion (Wigmore Hall 2003)
Sponsored by our Patrons |
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| Hartlepool Music Society has been promoting high quality classical music concerts in the Town for the past 21 years and expects to continue for the next 21 years with your support. We always need members, sponsors, donors and practical assistance – if you wish to help, get in touch with the Chairman (or the Marketing Officer) via the Contacts link above. |
Introduction to Season 
