. . . bringing together lovers of fine music and musicians in a friendly and convivial atmosphere
UK Registered Charity No. 1005346
founded 1947
Chipping Sodbury Music Society's 2020-21 Season
This season of excellent concerts has been in the planning for some time, in the hope that they will take place. We will place updates on this website.
Due to the continuing uncertainty arising from the coronavirus pandemic the Committee decided to cancel the whole of our 2020-21 Season. We will review the situation in the Spring of 2021 in the hope of presenting a full season for 2021-22.
Helen Reid - Piano
Tuesday 13th October 2020 - 7:30pm
Former BBC Young Musician keyboard finalist Helen Reid presents Visions of Night - solo piano music inspired by night, including works by Poulenc, Schumann, Britten and Debussy.
Helen gives recitals all around England and in Europe.
CANCELLED
Sadly, due to the coronavirus pandemic, this concert was cancelled. We plan to re-book Helen Reid for a future concert, perhaps in our 2021-22 season
Lauren Scott - Harp
Tuesday 10th November 2020 - 7:30pm
Her passion for the lever harp inspires her interpretations of atmospheric works by 20th century composere ranging from John Cage and Peter Maxwell Davies to Lennon and McCartney, as well as her own ambient compositions. A recipient PRS (Performing Rights Society) Foundation Women Make Music scheme, her compositions have received acclaim with recent performances at the World Harp Congress and Australia.
CANCELLED
Sadly, due to the coronavirus pandemic, this concert was cancelled. We plan to re-book Lauren Scott for a future concert, perhaps in our 2021-22 season.
Tuesday 8th December 2020 - 7:30pm
Four Musicians from the Netherlands, Spain and Poland present a versatile repertoire consisting of original saxaphone compositions as well as their own arrangements of string quartets and orchestral music. Ebonit will show a new and fresh light at the works of well-known composers like Beethoven and Mendelssohn, through the saxaphone's flexibility and palette of colours.
CANCELLED
Sadly, due to the coronavirus pandemic, Ebonit cancelled their dates in the UK. We very much hope we will be able to re-book them for a future concert, perhaps in our 2021-22 season.
Supported by
Leo Popplewell - Cello
Tuesday 9th February 2021 - 7:30pm
Supported by the Countess of Munster Musical Trust, the dynamic and versatile cellist Leo Popplewell is joined by renowned pianist and Lieder-interpreter Michael Pandya in a passionate exploration of the cello as a human voice, culminating in Schumann's mighty "Dichterliebe".
CANCELLED
Sadly, due to continuing uncertainty regarding the coronavirus pandemic, we have decided to cancel this concert. We very much hope we will be able to re-book Leo for a future concert, perhaps in our 2021-22 season.
South Gloucestershire Music Hub
Tuesday 9th March 2021 - 7:30pm
Chipping Sodbury Baptist Church, High Street, Chipping Sodbury. BS37 6AH
The Hub offers a wealth of inspirational music-making activities to children and young people in this area. A not-to-be missed performance by various groups from the Hub.
CANCELLED
Sadly, due to continuing uncertainty regarding the coronavirus pandemic, and after discussion with the music hub we have cancelled this concert. We very much hope we will be able to re-book them for a future concert, perhaps in our 2021-22 season.
Tuesday 27th April 2021 - 7:30pm
Winners of the Beethoven Prize at the 2nd International Beethoven Chamber Music Competition, the Fitzroy Quartet formed at the Royal Academy of Music in 2014. They are proud participants in the Pro Quartet European Chamber Music Academy and perform regularly in the UK and abroad.
CANCELLED
Sadly, due to continuing uncertainty regarding the coronavirus pandemic, and after discussion with The Fitzroy String Quartet we have cancelled this concert. We very much hope we will be able to re-book them for a future concert, perhaps in our 2021-22 season.
Tuesday 25th May 2021 - 7:30
"Of the great British band tradition, having a 125 year heritage, performing with panache both original works for brass and arrangements of popular Classics".
CANCELLED
Sadly, due to continuing uncertainty regarding the coronavirus pandemic, and after discussion with The Wotton Silver Band we have cancelled this concert. We very much hope we will be able to re-book them for a future concert, perhaps in our 2021-22 season.
