Musical treats for autumn

New Members joining in September can enjoy all three autumn meetings at a special price of £25. All meetings are held in the Chapel of the Ascension University of Chichester, College Lane,

The first of the three meetings brings to Chichester ♫Thomas Gould (violin) and Robert Thompson (piano) on Wednesday, September 14 at 7.30pm.

Their programme will include Beethoven Sonata No. 6 in A, Stravinsky Duo Concertante and Faure Sonate No. 2 in E minor.

Next up, Wednesday, October 12 at 7.30pm unites Marie Angel (soprano) and Christopher Gayford (piano).

Club chairman David Tinsley said: “One of our favourite presenters, Christopher Gayford, returns to Chichester with Australian-born soprano Marie Angel to perform the Schumann song cycle Dichterliebe.

“Christopher will first introduce the lieder and start the recital in the first half, completing the cycle after the interval. This is a rare opportunity to hear in full one of the German composer’s most beautiful and romantic compositions.”

Completing the trio of autumn events, Wednesday, November 16 at 7.30pm finds pianist

Jonathan Plowright performing on home territory.

“Funtington Music Group is privileged to engage one of the country’s finest pianists to perform a full concert, providing a dramatic end to a marvellous season of music. Jonathan Plowright is head of keyboard studies at the University and the Steinway Concert Grand Piano in the Chapel of the Ascension is ideally suited to his formidable talents.”

His programme includes: Brahms Sonata no.3 in F minor Opus 5; Liszt 6 Consolations S.172; and Schumann Carnaval Opus 9.

Tickets for sale to the general public at £10 for each meeting will be available at the door or in advance by ringing 01243 378900 or 01243 379335.

To join the Group for the rest of the season (£25 for all three meetings), ring 01243 378900 or write to: FMG Membership Secretary, The Granary, Lordington Court, Lordington, Chichester PO18 9DB.