We are delighted to welcome the wonderful New London Chamber Ensemble, the renowned wind quintet, who will perform a programme of music by Debussy, Mozart, Hindemith, Holst and others.

The New London Chamber Ensemble last played for us in November 2021 and many of our audience at the time said "We must have them back!" so here they are four years, later for what I'm sure will be a wonderful recital.

Having graced stages globally, the NLCE has left an indelible mark with notable appearances in diverse settings.

​Highlights include collaborations with pianist Angela Hewitt at the Trasimeno Festival (Perugia) and Wigmore Hall; collaborating with percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie in the performance of two world premieres at the Lake District Summer Festival; performances for Courthouse Music in Sweden and the Banff Festival in Canada; the Two Moors Festival performing Walton’s Façade with Prunella Scales and Timothy West; collaborations with the Dante Quartet at the Swaledale Festival and Wigmore Hall; The Forge London with pianist Michael Dussek; Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals at the Leeds International Concert Season; King’s Place London with composer/pianist Martin Butler and premieres at the Cheltenham Festival in 2011 and 2014.

Tickets will also be available on the ticket desk on the evening of the concert.

We look forward to seeing you at the concert on Saturday at the usual start time of 7.30pm

​A slightly earlier reminder for your diaries for our next concert on Saturday 30th November at the usual time and place, when international pianist Victor Maslov will be playing works by Valetin Silvestor and Sergei Rachmaninoff. 

In 2021 Victor graduated from the Royal College of Music, London, having completed his Artist Diploma as a Carne Trust Junior Fellow, and previously having received his Masters of Performance with Distinction and his Bachelor of Music with a First class grade. At the RCM, Victor studied piano with Professor Dmitri Alexeev and Head of Keyboard Professor Vanessa Latarche, and conducting with Toby Purser, Head of Conducting.

​Upon his graduation, Victor was announced as the recipient of the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Rose Bowl for his achievements at the RCM, which was awarded to him by HRH The Prince of Wales in March 2022. For more information about Victor and his programme click the links below.

Please note that if you would like to reserve a ticket for this concert for yourself and/or a friend please phone Gill Smyth on her mobile 07791 439084 as her landline is currently out of action.

We are delighted to welcome for the first time the amazing violist Edgar Francis who will present a wonderful programme of Schubert, Benjamin Britten, Florence Price, Rebecca Clarke and Frank Bridge.

Edgar is a dynamic and versatile musician, with a passion for performing that involves him in all aspects of the viola. He has performed in leading venues including The Royal Albert Hall, Wigmore Hall, Kolner Philarmonie and The Royal Festival Hall and was First Prize Winner at the 2021 Cecil Aronowitz International Viola Competition.

Edgar will be accompanied by pianist Jâms Coleman who has been a regular visitor to Whitstable over the last few years. Jams is a pianist who enjoys performing as a soloist, chamber musician, and accompanist. He regularly performs at prestigious festivals and venues in the UK and internationally. Recent highlights include recitals at the Aldeburgh Festival, BBC Proms, Champs Hill, Cello Biënnale (Amsterdam), Cheltenham Festival, Kings Place, the Leeds Lieder Festival LSO, St Luke’s and the Wigmore Hall.
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Do join us for what looks like being a wonderful evening of great music and great biscuits during the interval!

The Treasurer's Report and the Chairman's Report will both be available at the meeting.  If you are planning to attend could you let us know please, we need to know the numbers: