Before looking at our next concert on Sunday November 17th, are you aware of the advantages of becoming a member of NADSA? As a member, not only will you be supporting the performance of live classical music in Newton Abbot, but you'll be able to do it at a beneficial price. Members can buy tickets for any concert at the lower price of £18, a saving of £3 on each, or you may buy a season's subscription ticket covering all seven concerts for £90. OK, so a subscription ticket isn't cost-effective at this point in the year, but it's worth bearing in mind for next year: don't worry, you'll be reminded again in plenty of time! Membership costs £20 for a single person or £30 for a couple; corporate membership is also available at a cost of £50. Remember that as a member you can still save £15 each in the remainder of the year just on ticket price alone.
You may have already noticed that we're a pretty friendly bunch, and as a member you'd be helping to bring a high standard of musical performance to South Devon: if this has caught your interest have a word with our Membership Secretary Ineke Henderson-Leer, http://ineke@nadsa.co.uk and she'll be delighted to tell you more.
Now onto our next concert at the Courtenay Centre on 17th at 3.30pm - note that, we now start half an hour later than in previous years.
The Treske String Quartet has it's roots in a 2017 chamber music course in North Yorkshire, and is committed to championing the works of 20th & 21st century composers. The members Oliver Baily, Mollie Wrafter, Abigail Hammett and Robert Wheatley, all studied at the Royal Northern College of Music, and collectively bring a wealth of experience as soloists, orchestral and chamber musicians. Prizewinners at the Cavatina Competition at the Wigmore Hall last year, they have recently been named Young Quartet in Residence at the Royal Irish Academy of Music in Dublin
Appearing as freelance individuals they regularly play with professional ensembles and orchestras across the British Isles.
Their programme for us will include
So - if the mention of 20th & 21st century works has put you off, you may relax and rest assured there's nothing too way-out here! To learn more about the Treske Quartet visit Home
As an aside, from a woodworker's perspective it's amazing that we'll be hearing a performance played on a set of modern instruments, all made from the same tree by the W.E. Hill & Sons workshop. W. E. Hill & Sons
Now it's time to book your ticket if you've not already done so, at Treske String Quartet | nadsa Concerts This promises to be another exciting afternoon combining lyrical melodies with a modern interpretation of the baroque, while also introducing innovative string techniques.
We are grateful to Austin's department Store, probably South Devon's favourite, for sponsoring this concert.
What else is happening nearby?
On 23rd November the Devon Philharmonic Orchestra are at Exeter Cathedral with Beethoven, Brahms and Sibelius - Devon Philharmonic Orchestra | Exeter
On the same day, Torbay Singers are at St Matthias, Torquay, singing Rutter and Handel; - Torbay Singers - 23/11/2024 7:00pm - Handel Dixit Dominus and Rutter Magnificat
At the University Great Hall, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra present Mad over Mendelssohn - Mad Over Mendelssohn - Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Devon Baroque are accompanying the Cathedral Choir on the afternoon of December 8th performing Handels' Messiah - Handel’s Messiah with the Exeter Cathedral Choir | Exeter Cathedral
Finally, is there someone you know who may be interested to receive this newsletter prior to each concert, as a reminder? If so, feel free to forward this to them. They can then email me at Newsletter@nadsa.co.uk and be added to the mailing list: don't worry about getting swamped - newsletters are only sent out once a month during the concert season, and you can opt out at any time- see below.
That's all for now; happy listening,
John R