Please note: This concert has been postponed due to illness within the ensemble. Ticket holders will be contacted about refunds.

The Meliora Collective presents an evening of French Chamber Music at the Anthony Burgess Foundation on April 2nd at 7.30pm.

Programme:

Tomasi – Invocations et Danses rituelles
Milhaud – String Quartet No. 4
L. Boulanger arr. by Emily Earl – Trois Morceaux
Roussel – Serenade
Vivier – Piece for Violin & Clarinet
Ravel – Introduction & Allegro

Musicians:

Violin – Emily Earl
Violin – Ruth Heney
Viola – Rebecca Stubbs
Cello – Julia Sompolińska
Flute – Cara Houghton
Clarinet – Stephanie Yim
Harp – Richard Allen

About the Meliora Collective:

Meliora Collective is a freshly established flexible ensemble, comprising of an array of dynamic, creative and spirited young artists. They are in the unique position of performing as a dectet, formed of five wind players alongside five string players, whilst also presenting concerts with more intimate chamber groupings. an

Born out of a love of chamber music, Meliora Collective strives to celebrate the shared joy of, both with audiences and amongst themselves. Founding members, Meera and Steph dreamt up this ensemble in the midst of the pandemic, following many years of friendship and a long-held desire to launch an ensemble of this nature.

The versatility afforded by this set-up allows for intriguing programming, spanning a range of styles and incorporating concert favourites alongside less familiar but equally enchanting repertoire.

As recent graduates of conservatoires including the Royal Academy of Music, Guildhall School of Music and Drama and the Royal Northern College of Music, each of the musicians brings a strong musical identity to the ensemble. The ethos of shared responsibility and collaborative music making is integral to the ensemble and this paves the way for a bright future.

Please note: This concert has been postponed due to illness within the ensemble. Ticket holders will be contacted about refunds.