Music at Duffield
Saturday 9 April 2011
MAIN HALL
Formed by clarinettist Chris Swann in 1980 this energetic woodwind quintet comprises renowned and experienced musicians drawn from Britain’s leading orchestras, often working as in this concert as a sextet alongside concert pianist Ian Buckle. Zephyr’s repertoire is varied and extensive, ranging from Mozart to the present day, enabling the creation of diverse, interesting and exciting programmes. Concerts are introduced from the stage with warmth, insight and humour in an atmosphere which creates maximum enjoyment for players and listeners alike.
Programme
Mozart
Wind Quintet, K452
Strauss
Till
Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks
Françaix
L’Heure du Berger
Shostakovich
Four Waltzes
Poulenc
Sextet for Piano and Winds