The first Lunchtime Concert of 2018 takes place at Alderley Edge Methodist Church on Wednesday 17th January and will feature the Kell Wind Trio.
Named after the pioneering English instrumentalist Reginald Kell, who was the first clarinettist to use vibrato in orchestral concerts, the trio consists of Alastair Roberts on the flute, Geoffrey Smith, clarinet and Ian Harvey on the bassoon.
Jean Walker said "The Kell Wind Trio has gained a reputation for giving lively and informative concerts which include music of many different styles and genres – from music of the Baroque to accessible music from the 20th and 21st centuries. Wednesday's programme promises to be an enjoyable mix of beautiful music."
Alastair Roberts plays regularly with a number of orchestras in the Manchester area including the Wilmslow Symphony Orchestra and the Cheshire Sinfonia. He is a member of several chamber groups that perform regularly throughout the North West of England including the Telemann Baroque Ensemble.
Geoffrey Smith has been principal clarinet of the Stockport Symphony Orchestra since its inception in 1975. He also plays regularly as principal clarinet with both Wilmslow Symphony Orchestra and Cheshire Sinfonia. He has also appeared many times as soloist with these and other orchestras.
Ian Harvey was a Junior Exhibitioner at London's Royal Academy of Music. His musical commitments include the position of principal bassoon with the Stockport Symphony Orchestra. He runs his own business repairing woodwind instruments.
Admission is by programme, £5, available at the door. Light lunches are served from 12 noon and the concert commences at 1pm.
Proceeds of the concert will be donated to Destiny Children, a locally-based charity that supports the Destiny Garden School in Mombasa, Kenya.
For further information email [email protected] or call 01625 586713.
