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LIVE MUSIC PERFORMED IN INTIMATE SURROUNDINGS ... CHAMBER MUSIC AT ITS BEST!
We present some of the brightest chamber groups and soloists from Britain and beyond.
LIVE MUSIC PERFORMED IN INTIMATE SURROUNDINGS ... CHAMBER MUSIC AT ITS BEST!
We present some of the brightest chamber groups and soloists from Britain and beyond.
With another successful season over, the committee has been looking to the future, not only choosing musicians for next season but also taking a look at the running of the society and making sure it will be able to continue to offer annual seasons of superb chamber music for local audiences.
Following the retirement of our secretary Marion Malcolm, we shall start next season with smaller group of committee members. Our search for new committee members continues, so if you feel like giving it a try or know some-one who you think might be interested, do let us know.
We are continuing to develop the Society’s procedures, always looking for ways to save money and make the running of the Society more efficient. One such change is that we are moving our ticketing and promotional activity online rather than doing it all by post. This is also significantly more friendly to the environment.
We will send out our annual brochure by email to everyone on our mailing list before the start of the season. Printed copies will also be available at concerts.
Over the last few months we have been investigating online ticket sites and we are delighted that the Brunton Theatre Box Office will take this on for us. Their online booking process is simple, and e-tickets will be issued, or paper tickets if requested (at a small extra cost).
Finally, after a long period where we have kept our ticket prices deliberately low during and following the pandemic, we have now decided to raise them by £1 to £13. Under-26s continue to be free of charge. We hope you agree that this still represents very good value for money.
Full details will be provided when we send out the new brochure. We are looking forward very much to seeing you next season, which will start on 1 October with a very special concert from our Honorary President, the cellist Moray Welsh.
Following the retirement of our secretary Marion Malcolm, we shall start next season with smaller group of committee members. Our search for new committee members continues, so if you feel like giving it a try or know some-one who you think might be interested, do let us know.
We are continuing to develop the Society’s procedures, always looking for ways to save money and make the running of the Society more efficient. One such change is that we are moving our ticketing and promotional activity online rather than doing it all by post. This is also significantly more friendly to the environment.
We will send out our annual brochure by email to everyone on our mailing list before the start of the season. Printed copies will also be available at concerts.
Over the last few months we have been investigating online ticket sites and we are delighted that the Brunton Theatre Box Office will take this on for us. Their online booking process is simple, and e-tickets will be issued, or paper tickets if requested (at a small extra cost).
Finally, after a long period where we have kept our ticket prices deliberately low during and following the pandemic, we have now decided to raise them by £1 to £13. Under-26s continue to be free of charge. We hope you agree that this still represents very good value for money.
Full details will be provided when we send out the new brochure. We are looking forward very much to seeing you next season, which will start on 1 October with a very special concert from our Honorary President, the cellist Moray Welsh.
On Friday 24 March 2023 Eleanor Hulme, co-chair of Haddington Concert Society, presented an award at the second annual East Lothian Council Young Musician of the Year competition. Alex Layberry, a Primary 6 pupil at East Linton Primary School, was chosen as the first winner of the HCS Most Promising Young Musician prize for his exceptional performance. Described by Jonathan Gawn, head of the ELC Instrumental Music Service, as "a definite star in the making" Alex so impressed the audience that a kind donor has provided a small grand piano for him to practise on at home, replacing the electric piano he had been using. Additionally, each of the winners received season tickets for our forthcoming season to share with two adults who helped, supported, or encouraged them with their musical studies. Jonathan thanked the Society for our "enthusiasm, support and encouragement for our young musicians" and we look forward to continuing our involvement with them in the years to come.
full report: https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/news/article/14035/young_musician_of_the_year_named?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Orlo
full report: https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/news/article/14035/young_musician_of_the_year_named?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Orlo
Jonathan Gawn and Eleanor Hulme on the left of the photograph, and HCS prize winner Alex Layberry in the centre
Maximiliano Martín, clarinet, Philip Higham, cello, and Julian Milford, piano, play Beethoven and Brahms trios during their unforgettable concert at Holy Trinity Church on Sunday 19th March.
A musical tribute to her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Joel Quarrington plays Bottesini's Elegy No,1, the cello version of which we heard played so memorably by the Kwon-Lim Duo at the end of our concert in December last year. Press here to listen.
Joel Quarrington plays Bottesini's Elegy No,1, the cello version of which we heard played so memorably by the Kwon-Lim Duo at the end of our concert in December last year. Press here to listen.
