Concerts in Association with the German YMCA in London
Programme
Programme
Gustav Mahler
Quartet
Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon & Piano
Jason Carr
A Winter in Sherwood
Flute, Clarinet & Piano
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Divertimento
Flute, Clarinet & Bassoon
Gabriel Fauré
Fantaisie
Flute & Piano
Franz Schubert
Quartet
Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon & Piano
The Schubert Society of Britain
in association with
The German YMCA
presents
The
Ensemble Harmoniemusik
with
Janna Hüneke
Flute
Mark Lacey
Clarinet
Alec Forshaw
Bassoon
Paul Guinery
Piano
Thursday, 14 November 2024, 14:00
St. James's Church
Sussex Gardens
W2 3UD
The Ensemble
Harmoniemusik is an acclaimed ensemble of flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, recorders, piano and harpsichord, known for its eclectic and entertaining programmes of chamber music from over three centuries.
Their choice of repertoire is carefully tailored to suit the audience, venue and occasion, and the players enjoy introducing each piece on stage as a personal touch. The ensemble’s repertoire spans the centuries, from baroque trio sonatas to brand new works written especially for the group.
Members of the group have played with many of Britain's major orchestras such as English National Opera orchestra, BBC Concert Orchestra, Lontano, National Symphony Orchestra and Lontano; all play in chamber ensembles and as soloists. Additionally, Paul has been an announcer for BBC Radio 3 for many years, presenting classical music programmes including the Proms, Alec is a published author, Janna teaches flute courses and Mark is a lawyer and keen sailor.
Janna Hüneke
Janna was born in Germany and studied the flute in London. In the early 90s she played the piccolo in premieres of Stockhausen’s opera Dienstag aus Licht. Janna has played with Grange Park Opera, Pimlico Opera, the National Symphony Orchestra, Brighton Philharmonic and many other orchestras. As a soloist she has performed throughout Britain and Germany. Janna co-founded and co-directs Flute School London.
Mark Lacey
Mark studied the clarinet at the Royal Academy of Music. He has performed with English National Opera, Welsh National Opera, the National Theatre, English Touring Opera, Grange Park Opera, Carl Rosa Opera, Pimlico Opera, the BBC Concert Orchestra and many other orchestras and ensembles. He is a regular performer of the jewels of the clarinet chamber repertoire including the quintets of Mozart and Brahms. In his spare time, Mark is a keen sailor.
Alec Forshaw
Alec read music at Cambridge University. He is a founder member of the London Woodwind Ensemble, The Galliard Trio and Harmoniemusik, and also has performed regularly with Lontano, the Contemporary Chamber Orchestra, the London Chamber Orchestra and with the National Theatre, both at home and on tour. He lives in London and pursues a varied career as bassoonist, harpsichordist, writer and arranger.
Paul Guinery
Paul studied the piano at the Royal College of Music and Modern Languages at Queen’s College, Oxford. As well as being Harmoniemusik’s regular pianist since 1997, Paul has made solo CD recordings of Rachmaninov and, more recently, of 20th century English piano music – Delius and his Circle. Paul is also co-author of a recent in-depth analysis of Delius’ works, Delius and His Music. As an announcer for BBC Radio 3 he has presented many classical music programmes, including the Proms.