AN AFTERNOON OF PIANO QUARTETS - Free event

Thu, 10 May 2012 16:22:06 +0100

AN AFTERNOON OF PIANO QUARTETS - Free event

Sun 17 June 2012
1.30pm - doors, 2.00pm - concert

TARA PERSAUD violin
INGE KJEMTRUP viola
ALAN CHEILEK cello
SABINE VINCK piano

AN AFTERNOON OF PIANO QUARTETS

Mozart Piano Quartet in G minor, K.478
Brahms Piano Quartet No.3 in C minor, Op.60

After the concert guests are invited to join the artists in the Club's exclusive bar.

Tickets: FREE (booking required)

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ELIZABETH PITCAIRN and LOUISE THOMAS - "The Red Violin" comes to London...

Wed, 09 May 2012 10:20:29 +0100

ELIZABETH PITCAIRN and LOUISE THOMAS - "The Red Violin" comes to London...

Wed 23 May 2012
7.00pm - doors/bar, 7.30pm - concert

ELIZABETH PITCAIRN violin
LOUISE THOMAS piano

Beethoven Sonata No. 5 in F major, "Spring" Op. 24
Fritz Kreisler Virtuoso pieces
Saint-Saens Sonata No. 1 in D minor, Op. 75

"The Red Violin" comes to London...
The historic violin was crafted in 1720 by Antonio Stradivari, who lovingly made his instruments in his small shop in Cremona, Italy centuries ago, and remains the most famous violin maker of all time. Not long after its creation, the instrument appeared to vanish from the radar screen; no one knows where or to whom the violin belonged for more than 200 years, spawning any number of historians, writers, journalists, critics as well as Canadian filmmaker, Francois Girard, to speculate on the violin's mysterious history. Girard's imaginative speculations became the narrative for his beloved film, "The Red Violin."

Celebrated American violin virtuoso Elizabeth Pitcairn has earned a stunning reputation as one of America’s most beloved soloists. Ms Pitcairn made her New York debut at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall in 2000 with the New York String Orchestra and she appeared as soloist with the Philadelphia Orchestra at the Academy of Music. She has recently been named the Artistic Director of the Luzerne Chamber Music Festival. She is a member of the distinguished faculty at the Colburn School of Performing Arts in Los Angeles, where she currently resides. Her upcoming concert schedule and recordings are featured on redviolin.net.

Pianist Louise Thomas is Director of Keyboard Collaborative Arts at Chapman University in California. A native of Ireland, Ms Thomas has performed extensively throughout Europe, North America and Asia. After completing undergraduate music studies at Trinity College Dublin, she was offered a German Government scholarship to study piano performance at the Hochschule in Hannover, Germany. An engaged collaborative pianist, Dr. Thomas has made CD recordings in Germany, at the Banff Center for the Arts in Canada as well as appearing on numerous radio broadcasts. Her recordings are available at iTunes.com. Louise has been invited onto the faculty of summer programs in Tuscany, Italy and in California. In 2011, she joined the faculty at the Luzerne International Music Center summer program in upstate New York.

After the concert Ticketholders are invited to join the performers in the Club's exclusive bar.

Tickets: £15

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THE HOFFMEISTER TRIO - 18th Century music plus art, wine and canapes

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:13:01 +0100

THE HOFFMEISTER TRIO - 18th Century music plus art, wine and canapes

Fri 22 June 2012
7.00pm - drinks reception, 7.30pm - concert

HOFFMEISTER TRIO
Lesley Holliday classical flute
Dan Watts classical flute
Gareth Deats cello

Recital of 18th Century Music for classical flutes and cello, combined with Art, Wine and Canapes
Original Art/Ceramics will be on display and available for sale.
Promoted by Art + Wine

Haydn London Trio No 1 in C major
Hoffmeister Trio No 6 in E minor, Op. 31
Mozart Selections from Mozart operas arranged by Dan Watts
Kohler Trio No 1 in D major, Op. 86
Haydn London Trio No 3 in G major

Since its formation in 2007, The Hoffmeister Trio have given numerous recitals and performed at various music festivals throughout the UK. they are also committed to providing educational workshops and masterclasses in schools and colleges. Individually, the members perform with other early music ensembles such as the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, the King's Consort, La Serenissima, and the Galeazzi Ensemble.

Using classical instruments, the group performs music ranging from the late 18th Century to the early 19th Century, seeking to emulate the sound world of this time by using copies of original instruments.

After the concert guests are invited to join the artists in the Club's exclusive bar.

All tickets: £15, including pre-concert drinks, and canapes

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MUSIC AND THE CITY with Fifth Quadrant

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 17:48:06 +0100

MUSIC AND THE CITY with Fifth Quadrant

Fri 18 May 2012
from 7.00pm to 11.00pm (est.)

MUSIC AND THE CITY

With special guests - 5Q (Fifth Quadrant)

MATC connects amateur and professional string and wind musicians and music-lovers through regular musical evenings in central London. Musicians from across the capital come together to play chamber music. Their mission is to create an opportunity for musicians to play with like-minded people in a fun and sophisticated atmosphere. To create a great event for the many professional Londoners who enjoy playing musical instruments, but could never find the time to join a regular orchestra or meet other musicians.

7.00pm - Arrival, complimentary drink and finger food

7.30pm - Welcome - Performance by Fifth Quadrant music collective: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and more….

8.30pm - Musicians: participate in pre-arranged or spontaneously assembled chamber music groups with other amateur and professional musicians
- Guests: drinks and finger food at the bar; enjoy the music!

11pm - Finish

Fifth Quadrant (5Q) is a Classical/Contemporary performance ensemble, rooted in the traditions of Classical chamber music. The group specialises in thought-provoking projects that bring classical traditions to today’s audiences in new and interesting ways. The group uses compelling styles of presentation that harness the power of new media, multimedia, and cross-discipline practices.

5Q held the position of ‘Musicans-in-residence’ at the 2011 Henley Festival, and opened the 2011 Spitalfields Festival in London. The group has curated projects for several major festivals and concert series, and in 2012 embark on their first ‘Spring Tour’, which will feature performances of the ‘Seasons’ project (Vivaldi and Piazzolla) at venues in London and South-east England.

Tickets: £20 musicians / guests

Contact MUSIC AND THE CITY for more information and to register for this event.

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IRMINA TRYNKOS and TOMASZ LIS - French Impressions

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:28:36 +0000

IRMINA TRYNKOS and TOMASZ LIS - French Impressions

Thur 7 June 2012
7.00pm - bar, 7.30pm - concert

IRMINA TRYNKOS violin
TOMASZ LIS piano

FRENCH IMPRESSIONS

Saint-Saëns Sonata for Violin and Piano, Op. 75
Pierné Sonata for Violin and Piano, Op. 36
Poulenc Sonata for Violin and Piano
Ravel Tzigane - Rhapsodie de Concert

Irmina Trynkos and Tomasz Lis are giving a series of recitals to coincide with their mysterious DeaD GooSe PROJECT. Both artists are well known for imaginative programming and superlative interpretations of the standard repertoire. The evening of "French Impressions" will bring to light Gabriel Pierne's Sonata for Violin and Piano Op.36 - a real gem of chamber music.

Since her breakthrough performance at the Oistrakh Festival in 2008, Irmina Trynkos has been establishing herself on the worldwide stage. Her recent season has been characterised by a string of debuts in such venues as Wigmore Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall and Shanghai Concert Hall. The season’s highlight was Irmina’s first appearance with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, performing Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto. Her debut CD with the RPO includes premiere recordings of all Ignatz Waghalter’s Violin Masterpieces (to be released on NAXOS in the Autumn). Irmina is involved in premiering new compositions, recently performing at Wigmore Hall Cyber Moment, a violin and piano piece dedicated to her by Giorgi Latsabidze.

Irmina, based in the UK, is of Greek-Polish descent. She made her debut when she was 8 years old. Leaving her native Poland at an early age, she studied most recently with professors Lydia Mordkovitch, Martin Mumelter and Nina Minko. Irmina was the first person in Mozarteum’s history to be awarded a Bachelor degree after only two years of study and later graduated from the Royal Academy of Music with Distinction. Irmina plays on Jakob Stainer Violin from 1670.

One of the most talented collaborative pianists of the young generation Tomasz Lis is very much in demand as an accompanist, soloist and chamber musician. Tomasz has performed in many major concert halls in the UK and abroad including Wigmore Hall, Barbican Centre, St. John’s Smith Square, LSO St. Luke’s, and The Chopin Society. He has appeared at the Cheltenham Music Festival, Chelsea Schubert Festival and London Festival of American Music.

His 2010-2011 season was marked by a highly acclaimed Wigmore Hall debut with baritone Jonathan Sells as a result of winning the Guildhall Wigmore Recital Prize. He has studied French song with Malcolm Martineau on the Britten-Pears Young Artist Programme. He was invited by Martin Katz to participate in the Songfest Festival in Malibu, California. In January 2008 he attended a winter residency at the Banff Centre for Arts, Canada. The same year he performed at the summer festival at the 75th Anniversary Gala with clarinettist Chen Halevi and soprano Tracy Dahl, broadcast by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

Tomasz Lis has been a great advocate for championing contemporary music by composers such as John Harbison, André Previn, Peter Lieberson, Sven Ingo Koch, Libby Larsen, Peter Childs, Maciej Zielinski and John Musto. He studied at the Royal Academy of Music, London and at the Guildhall School of Music where he received his Master of Arts degree.

After the concert guests are invited to join the artists in the Club's exclusive bar.

All tickets: £30

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BAROQUE ENCOUNTER - Much Ado About Music

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:01:17 +0000

BAROQUE ENCOUNTER - Much Ado About Music

Thu 28 June 2012
6.30pm - Doors & Bar, 7.30pm - concert

BAROQUE ENCOUNTER
Glenn Kesby counter tenor
Lauren Brant recorders
Claire Williams piano

Programme T.B.C.

Explore the atmospheric and enchanting world of music written for the theatre, created to be played and sung both on and off stage.

The baroque-flavoured recital features music by Locke, Purcell, Eccles and Handel, and includes settings of the words of Shakespeare.

After the concert ticketholders are invited to join the artists in the Club's exclusive bar.

Tickets: £15 (includes a pre-concert drink)

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Fri, 30 Sep 2011 10:55:32 +0100

Though we may look and feel a bit like a private members' club there is no 'membership fee' for 1901 Arts Club.

Public events and recitals, as listed below, are open to all who would like to book a ticket and enjoy the intimate surroundings of 1901 Arts Club.

Unless otherwise stated, the bar is open for ticketholders before each event, during any intervals, and post performance where you can socialise with the performers and other audience members in our friendly and comfortable surroundings.

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LONDON OPEN HOUSE 2011 - ANOTHER SUCCESS

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:45:04 +0100

LONDON OPEN HOUSE 2011 - ANOTHER SUCCESS

Saturday 17th September 2011 1901 Arts Club again opened its doors for London Open House - the UK's largest architecture festival.

We had such a strong response again this year (the third consecutive year the Club has taken part in Open House) and though it was tricky keeping track of all visitors we welcomed well over 180 people throughout the day for hourly tours highlighting the history of the building, its various uses since its construction as a schoolmaster's residence and its eventual extension and refurbishment to become the 1901 Arts Club.

Visitors were also entertained by talented musicians with each tour - solo pianists Yoon Chung and Andrew Vernon, and baritone Alexander Learmonth with Andrew Plant shared the performances between them, bringing the 'arts' of the 1901 Arts Club to life.

If you weren't able to join us for Open House 2011 you don't have to wait until next September; see our Diary of Events for details of public events to come and enjoy our hidden gem at a time that suits you.

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CATERER'S NEW WEBSITE

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:37:32 +0100

CATERER'S NEW WEBSITE

Lyreb Honey Catering, our preferred caterers at 1901 Arts Club, have launched their new website.

Taking great pride in providing innovative, stylish and delicious food, using the best quality, locally sourced produce, Lyreb Honey Catering are always pleased to work with you to make your event (at 1901 Arts Club of course!) memorable. You can visit them at www.lyrebhoneycatering.co.uk.

We are happy to provide a bespoke catering service with Lyreb Honey Catering whether your event needs canapes (bite-sized treats) or, for something more substantial, added individual bowl foods (still with the convenience of a walk around service but with the sentiments of fine dining).

For slightly smaller gatherings of up to 20 people in our Salon or up to 8 people in our boardroom-style meeting room we are pleased to offer fine-dining seated dinners with all the best food, wines and entertainment.

Be sure to contact us to see how we can help plan your event.

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STEINBERG DUO RETURN FOR 3RD SEASON OF RECITALS

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:40:01 +0100

STEINBERG DUO RETURN FOR 3RD SEASON OF RECITALS

The STEINBERG DUO have announced their return to 1901 Arts Club for a third series of recitals in the 2011/12 season.

This popular and talented duo, LOUISA STONEHILL violin and NICHOLAS BURNS piano, have devised an exciting series around four different themes for this season.

Thursday 29 September 2011 PARISIENNE CHAMBER MUSIC
Saint-Saëns - Mozart - Franck

Friday 9 December 2011 TOLSTOY INSPIRED...
Janáček - Prokofiev - Beethoven

Tuesday 6 March 2012 THE 19TH CENTURY VIOLIN SONATA (see 5 Star review here)
Beethoven - Schubert - Brahms

Wednesday 6 June 2012 MUSIC OF THE GREAT WAR
Debussy - Bartók - Elgar, and a world-premiere performance of Philip Sawyers' 2nd Violin Sonata

All concerts commence at 7.30pm and guests are invited to meet Nicholas and Louisa in the Club's exclusive bar after each performance.

Tickets, £18 each and £15 for concessions, are available now for all concerts.

Preview the full programme details and booking information in our Diary of Events or contact us for further information.

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PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA'S MARTIN MUSICAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND 2011-2012 LUNCHTIME RECITALS

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:19:31 +0100

PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA'S MARTIN MUSICAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND 2011-2012 LUNCHTIME RECITALS

We're delighted to welcome a new recital series to 1901 Arts Club for the 2011-2012 season.

Philharmonia Orchestra's Martin Musical Scholarship Fund, administered by the Philharmonia Orchestra, has announced a series of six lunchtime recitals on Wednesdays throughout the season. The performers have been hand-selected from the 2011 Martin Musical Scholarship Fund award winners, who represent the cream of today's young performers.

Tickets for all PO/MMSF Lunchtime Concerts (which start at 1pm) are now available at just £7.50 each.

Wed 14 September 2011 SHIRY RASHKOVSKY viola

Wed 19 October 2011 CATERINA GREWE piano

Wed 16 November 2011 PABLO HERNAN violin

Wed 21 March 2012 CHRISTOPHER GRAVES cello

Wed 18 April 2012 MIKHAIL PETROV cello (see review)

Wed 16 May 2012 JESSICA ZHU piano

Philharmonia Orchestra's Martin Musical Scholarship Fund has given invaluable support to countless young musicians since 1968. Its anonymous founder and benefactor provided enough money to enable exceptionally talented students to bridge the difficult gap between full-time study and professional status. Many Martin Music Scholarship Fund award winners have gone on to extremely successful orchestral or solo careers with names such as Natalie Clein, Nigel Kennedy, Freddy Kempf, Steven Isserlis and Jennifer Pike forming part of the Fund's alumni.

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MMSF Lunchtime Recital - JESSICA ZHU piano

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 11:55:03 +0100

MMSF Lunchtime Recital - JESSICA ZHU piano

Wed 16 May 2012
12.30pm - doors, 1.00pm - concert

Part of the Philharmonia Orchestra's Martin Musical Scholarship Fund recital series

JESSICA ZHU piano

Haydn Sonata No. 52 in E flat major, Hob. XVI/52, L. 62
Schumann Kreisleriana, Op. 16
Manuel de Falla Fantasia Baetica

Jessica Zhu is a Chinese-American pianist who is pursuing postgraduate studies in piano performance under the tutelage of Joan Havill at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, with full scholarship as a 2009 Marshall Scholar.

Having made her debut at age 19 with the Houston Symphony in Jones Hall, she has soloed with numerous orchestras, including the Clear Lake Symphony, the Irving Symphony in Dallas, the Moores School Symphony Orchestra, and the Houston Civic Symphony. As a Park Lane Group Young Artist, she has performed works by contemporary English and American composers, including John McCabe and William Albright, at the Southbank Centre, and will make her Wigmore Hall debut in 2012.

Philharmonia Orchestra's Martin Musical Scholarship Fund, administered by the Philharmonia Orchestra, has given invaluable support to countless young musicians since 1968.

Its anonymous founder and benefactor provided enough money to enable exceptionally talented students to bridge the difficult gap between full-time study and professional status. Many Martin Music Scholarship Fund award winners have gone on to extremely successful orchestral or solo careers with names such as Natalie Clein, Nigel Kennedy, Freddy Kempf, Steven Isserlis and Jennifer Pike forming part of the Fund's alumni.

Tickets: £7.50 unreserved seating

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Please note: the bar will not be open for this performance.

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Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:09:12 +0100

"Sara Mohr-Pietsch commented this morning (21/6/11 09:29) on Breakfast that “ …I suppose the equivalent of the Salon today, is the In Tune studio, hosted by Radio3’s very own Sean Rafferty”. Well, if you are in London, there is also a superb new “Salon” venue for chamber music in town, it is the 1901 Arts Club. This small and uniquely intimate venue has only been open to the public for a couple of years… and it is already a great venue for great performances, and also for rehearsals with its own concert Steinway grand.

This season I heard Benjamin Grosvenor and the Steinberg Duo there. Both were astounding performances.

The intimacy of the performances in a small “Salon” gives the listener, and performers, a new insight and love of chamber music. There is no stage, so there are no boundaries between artists and their audience. Having listened and loved chamber music all my life, and regularly go to the Wigmore Hall (and regular Radio 3 listener), hearing the music in such a small “Salon” for the first time was not like any other concert. Suddenly, I could hear and feel the dynamics, nuances and intimate rapport between the players so much more clearly. And for solo performers the immediacy and clarity of every note in such a space, means technically great skill is needed to adjust in providing a very personal expression and performance.

After the concerts, often the performers mingle in the lounge room and bar, over a glass of wine. The maximum audience is about 45, so with such an informal setting it allows a great opportunity for ideas to be shared and the performance to be discussed.

Next season, the Steinberg Duo are making a return. I have now booked for every concert in their series there! I really cannot recommend the venue enough if you want to experience a “Salon” for chamber music, and have a great evening too!

The 1901 Arts Club (www.1901artsclub.com) is just tucked away near Waterloo and the South Bank."

Francis Bernstein
(copy of a letter sent to BBC R3)

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1901 Arts Club now on Facebook and Twitter

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:49:00 +0100

1901 Arts Club now on Facebook and Twitter

As you know, the 1901 Arts Club is a unique venue dedicated to supporting artistic expression and bringing together musicians, artists and persons who share an appreciation for the arts. The Club building itself is located on London's South Bank, and seeks to be a hub for London's artistic community - to foster conversation, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas... and now we're happy to announce we're extending this to encompass Facebook and Twitter.

We'd love to hear your own comments, experiences of 1901 Arts Club or the arts in general, networks and new relationships through these social media sites and we'll keep you involved with some of the more instant happenings at the Club, and events involving Club regulars. We've already added photos of many of our past performers at the Club but do share pictures of your own Club events.

and 'like' us on Facebook

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STEINBERG DUO - Music of the Great War - Recital

Tue, 31 May 2011 19:25:54 +0100

STEINBERG DUO - Music of the Great War - Recital

Wed 6 June 2012
7.00pm - bar, 7.30pm - concert

Part of the Steinberg Duo recital series

STEINBERG DUO
LOUISA STONEHILL violin
NICHOLAS BURNS piano

MUSIC OF THE GREAT WAR

Debussy Sonata for Violin & Piano in G minor (1917)
Bartók Romanian Folk Dances (1915)
Philip Sawyers Violin Sonata No.2 (world premiere)
Elgar Sonata for Violin & Piano in E minor, Op.82 (1918)

The Steinberg Duo are delighted to return to 1901 Arts Club to present their third recital series. Each programme focuses on a different theme (this time the 19th Century Violin Sonata), highlighting some of the most exciting pieces written for violin and piano.

Formed in 2007, the Steinberg Duo appears regularly on concert platforms around the UK. After making their debut in the 2007 Lake District Summer Music Festival they were asked to take part in the 2009 LDSM New Generation Artist Series, prompting several return performances in the North East. Further South, the Duo have established their own recital series at 1901 Arts Club and appeared at the Fairfield Halls, Victoria Rooms, Bristol and the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich. In 2010 the Duo had their first European performance in Spain and are now regular visitors. In 2010 they took part in the International Musicians’ Seminar Masterclasses, Prussia Cove. This season they are taking part in the new ChamberStudio masterclasses, held on Sundays throughout the year at Kings Place in London.

After the concert guests are invited to join the artists in the Club's exclusive bar.

Tickets: £18 / £15 concessions

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HATTORI FOUNDATION RUSH HOUR RECITALS

Wed, 11 May 2011 13:08:51 +0100

HATTORI FOUNDATION RUSH HOUR RECITALS

The 2011-12 season of the Hattori Foundation Rush Hour Recitals has been confirmed. This fourth series of recitals featuring some of the outstanding award recipients of the last 18 years will commence with a recital by cellist Guy Johnston and pianist Melvyn Tan on Monday 10 October.

Tickets for all Hattori Foundation Rush Hour Recitals (which start at 7pm) are now available at just £10.00 each.

Mon 10 October 2011 GUY JOHNSTON cello (see Review) with Melvyn Tan

Mon 21 November 2011 SLAVA SIDORENKO piano

Mon 30 January 2012 SACCONI QUARTET

Mon 13 February 2012 ALEXANDRA DARIESCU piano (see her Bartok performance here)

Mon 12 March 2012 LAWRENCE POWER viola with Simon Crawford-Phillips

Mon 16 April 2012 JULIAN BLISS clarinet with Robert Bottriell

Past seasons have included:
2010-11:
Chloë Hanslip violin, Krzysztof Chorzelski viola with Katya Apekisheva piano, Badke Quartet, Libor Novacek piano, Sitkovetsky Trio, Benjamin Grosvenor piano
2009-10:
Alexei Grynyuk piano, Stanislav Hvartchilkov guitar, Ksenija Sidorova accordion, Jamie Walton cello with Daniel Grimwood piano, Matthew Trusler violin
2008-09:
Yevgeny Sudbin piano, Belcea Quartet, Sasha Grynyuk piano, Amy Dickson saxophone with Martin Cousin piano, Jack Liebeck violin with Katya Apekisheva piano, Pei-Jee Ng cello and Pei-Sian Ng cello, Chad Hoopes violin

Details of the work of the Hattori Foundation can be found on their website.

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IT'S A GIRL!

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:08:30 +0100

IT'S A GIRL!

We are delighted to share the good news that our former colleague Yukako and her husband Tomohiro have welcomed the arrival of their baby daughter Kana on Friday 6th May. Mother, daughter and beaming father are all doing very well!

We're sure you'll join us in wishing them every happiness.

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