Concert

Emma-Marie Kabanova

September 7, 2022

Strings Forever!

Join baroque violinist Emma-Marie Kabanova on a musical journey back in time exploring the dance tunes and folk music beloved by Thomas Hardy and his family.  Tim Laycock and Colin Thompson contribute the traditional dance tunes and folksongs of Dorset on violin, concertina and melodeon.

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August 16, 2022

Frei aber Einsam (Free but lonely)

Special late opening: The Dorset Museum is free to visit for concert ticket holders from 6.30pm Tickets £30/£10 (students & universal credit) Free entry to 25…

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Victoria Sayles by Dan Johnson

February 15, 2022

Victoria Sayles and Kirsty Barry

A visit from two musicians with strong local connections. Violinist, Victoria (Dorchester born and bred) now enjoys an international career having recently been appointed leader of the Royal Swedish Opera Orchestra while Pianist, Kirsty will be remembered as a former member of staff at Thomas Hardye School.

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Connaught Brass

February 15, 2022

Connaught Brass

Connaught Brass are quickly making a name for themselves as a fresh talent in the chamber music world

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Ruisi Quartet

February 15, 2022

Ruisi Quartet

Celebrated for their deeply engaging performances of early repertoire alongside championing progressive new music, the critically-acclaimed Ruisi Quartet has established a reputation as a charismatic and expressive young ensemble.

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The Mithras Trio

February 8, 2022

The Mithras Trio

A most interesting programme offering a Grieg rarity, and an early masterpiece by Brahms flanking a piece by Hungarian composer Ivan Erod whose work is said to show the influence of folk music, serialism and jazz - an interesting mix indeed!

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Ugnius Pauliukonis

February 8, 2022

Ugnius Pauliukonis, Pianist

Ugnius Pauliukonis, Pianist, Chamber Musician and Educator. His creating field in classical music performances ranging from Early Baroque to late 20th and early 21st-century music.

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July 21, 2021

Antonina Suhanova, Pianist

27 October 2021, 7.30 pm After her early training in Latvia, Antonina moved to the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London where she…

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