Kent College Choirs perform Fauré’s Requiem and ‘The heavens are telling’ from Hadyn’s Creation. Robin plays orchestral organ.
Robin gives a short solo recital, which follows on from choral evensong. Entrance is free with a retiring collection.
This concert includes the World Premiere of Frederick Frahm’s Babbitt Sonata. This three-movement work is inspired by ‘Babbitt’ written by Sinclair Lewis in 1922.
Also, Dietrich Buxtehude’s extended choral prelude on “Nun Freut Euch, Lieben Christen Gmein” BuxWV 210, and Alexandre Guilmant’s March on a theme of Handel “Lift up your heads”.
Come along - it’ll be the best 45 minutes of your week!
Music to celebrate the newly restored Norman & Beard organ of St Mary’s church, Cheveley. Robin will perform a mixed programme to show off the organ to it’s very best, with lots for everyone to enjoy.
The evening starts at 6.30pm with drinks and a chance to meet Robin, and then the concert at 7pm will last approximately 90 minutes without interval. Robin will introduce the music and the organ during the concert, and audience can watch everything projected onto a large screen.
This programme includes: Handel “Arrival of the Queen of Sheba”, Largo from the New World Symphony, Widor Toccata from Symphony No.5, and much more.
Robin plays organ accompaniment for Mozart Missa Brevis in D major, Parry ‘I was Glad’ and Harris ‘Evening Hymn’.
Nicholas Danks conducts the Knightsbridge Festival Choir.
Robin conducts Cantate with period instrumentalists from Vivace! in a programme of opera, cantata and church music from London’s vibrant 18th century musical world.
Full programme to be announced.
Robin plays harpsichord with Lisete da Silva Bull on Baroque Flute. This programme explores the historic meeting of JS Bach, CPE Bach, JJ Quantz and Frederick the Great - a pivotal point in music history.
Concert presented by Canterbury Music Club
Robin conducts Cantate in Johannes Brahms’ Requiem, in the arrangement for two piano accompaniment, alongside pieces by Clara Schumann.
Pianists: David Knotts and Alexander Trigg
Soloists: Anna Gregg and Sonny Fielding
Robin plays organ continuo with Hampstead Chamber Choir, conducted by Dominic Brennen.
MacMillan Strathclyde Motets, Bach Four motets
Robin plays continuo organ with the Cantus Ensemble.
Purcell Hear my prayer, O Lord. J.S. Bach Jesu, meine Freude. MacMillan Strathclyde Motets. Scarlatti Stabat Mater
Robin accompanies singers from The King’s School Canterbury on the fabulous Klais organ in a concert performance of Maurice Duruflé’s sublime Requiem, conducted by William Bersey, Head of Music at the school.
Duruflé sets the Gregorian chant for the Requiem mass and weaves it into a rich and evocative soundscape for contemplation and prayer.
Robin teaches organ at The King’s School Canterbury, and regularly plays for school services in Canterbury Cathedral.
Robin accompanies the City of Canterbury Chamber Choir in two favourite French settings of the Requiem, by Maurice Duruflé and Gabriel Fauré, conducted by Peter Futcher
Tickets £10 from ticketsource or on the door
Robin is the harpsichordist of the Folkestone Baroque Ensemble. In this, their second concert together, they perform music by Georg Philipp Telemann.
Violin: Walter Reiter, Baroque flute: Lisete da Silva Bull, Gamba: Henrik Persson.
Tickets: in advance or on the door, link to follow
Robin plays continuo harpsichord for Ipswich Choral Society’s performance of Messiah.
Cem Mansur conducts Ipswich choral Society with guests Ipswich Chamber and local instrumentalists. This concert marks the end of celebrations of ICS’s 200th anniversary year of concerts.
Join Robin for a midweek lunchtime programme in the stunning Bradford Cathedral.
Lunch available from 12.30pm for a fee. Concert starts at 1pm, free entry.
A light and entertaining programme in the wonderful surroundings of Waltham Abbey church, on the awesome newly rebuilt Walker/Mander organ
Robin plays harpsichord with period Flautists Lisete da Silva Bull. Music by J.S.Bach, C.P.E.Bach, Frederick the Great, and J.J. Quantz.
Tickets on the door or from Eventbrite
Robin performs in the stunning Orvieto Cathedral, Italy.
Programme and full details to be announced
Robin plays organ in the JAM Sinfonia. A programme of music from and inspired by Vienna.
See the festival website for details and to book tickets (highly recommended).
Join Robin and ICS in the beautiful Christchurch Park for a concert with a difference.
ICS join the Wolsey 550 celebrations with specially commissioned works (Stephen Rumsey, Mark Blatchly and Liz Alexander) and other music chosen to enjoy with your picnic in the open air. Bring the whole family and enjoy an hour of live music as you eat, play, dance, enjoy!
Gather and enjoy picnics from 12 noon. Music starts at 12.30pm and lasts about one hour. And it’s all free!
Robin conducts Cantate in a programme inspired by the Paris Olympics, with music from around the world.
Robin, with organ pupils from Woodbridge school and newly appointed Director of Music of St Mary’s James Davy, give a special organ concert at St Mary’s Woodbridge. The evening starts with drinks at 7pm, followed by an hour of music at 7.30pm. Entry is free, and you are invited to donate generously to the new Organ Prize fund for Woodbridge School, to promote and encourage organ study in the school.
Music will include Messaien, Bach, Arvo Pärt and Holst and plenty more.
Join us for a fun and entertaining evening - suitable for all ages. There will be opportunities for younger attendees to see and try the organ after the concert.
Robin accompanies Faversham Voices in the beautiful Assembly rooms for a concert of music which will lift the spirits. Conducted by David Knotts.
Free entry
Robin plays harpsichord in the first concert of this exciting newly formed period instrument ensemble.
Music by Handel, Telemann, Couperin, Buxtehude, Matteis and BoismortierWalter Reiter - Violin. Lisete da Silva Bull - Flute and Recorder. Henrik Persson - Viol.
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Robin conducts Ipswich Choral Society with guests Halifax Choral Society and the Britten Sinfonia in Haydn’s great work. This performance marks the choir’s 200th anniversary.
Come and hear me conduct this ever-popular work in glorious surroundings of Snape Maltings and help us celebrate 200 years of singing.
Robin plays organ solo accompaniment for this Baroque masterpiece with Louisa Hunter-Bradley and Kristy Swift
Join us in the beautiful surroundings of St Lawrence church, Alton.
Robin conducts Cantate with professional period instrument chamber orchestra Vivace! in Handel’s ever-popular oratorio.
Soloists Katherine Gregory, Alasdair Austin, Joseph Hancock and Tom Butler
Tickets via the Cantate website
I’m delighted to join organ Maestro Jamie Rogers at console of the mighty Canterbury Cathedral organ! This is sure to be a great event, full of fun and fireworks, so get it in your diary.
Programme is still tbc. The concert follows evensong (which starts at 5.30pm), so come for the service, and then enjoy the bonus music. Entry is free, retiring collection.
Robin gives the January Music at St Peter’s recital. Please note that concerts currently happen at St Paul’s church, to the east of the city centre.
Robin performs a full length programme, with music ranging from Sweelinck to Stanley, Holst to Hindemith. Favourites include Dvorak’s famous Largo from the “New World” Symphony and Jupiter from Holst’s Planets Suite.
Tickets available from the event website.
Join Cantate for a festive musical feast.
The choir is joined by brilliant local organist Alex Trigg. The programme includes music from the Renaissance to the present day, with Bach, Preatorius, Brahms, and yes, a little bit of Rutter! There’ll be audience carols too, so a chance to get up and join in.
Visit the choir website for more details and buy tickets from Eventbrite - worth buying in advance to avoid missing out.
Robin conducts Ipswich Choral Society and gathered friends in a Gala Christmas feast of music.
Bring the whole family to the fantastic Corn Exchange for a fun and festive Christmas concert. ICS are joined by Martlesham Brass, and singers from Northgate High School and Sidegate Primary. Traditional carols and music from Frozen the Musical and everything in between!
This is a family friendly event, and all ages are welcome.
A repeat of our programme from Saturday in Bønes. For this second concert we travel to the beautiful island of Stord, home to the choir, and the gorgeous Nysæter church.
Programme details as Saturday 25th.
I’m playing organ with the Stord con Spirito Women’s voices choir in a stunning programme, conducted by Tore Kloster and with string quartet.
Saint-Saëns “Juleoratorium” and Charpentier “Messe de Minuit pour Noël”. An early chance to fill up on beautiful Christmas music! I’m also playing a solo piece; Purcell’s Voluntary for Double organ in G, a personal favourite and one of the greatest keyboard pieces from the English Baroque.
Come if you are local! Tickets 250 KR, on the door.
Join Robin and Lisete for a wonderful concert of Baroque Flute, recorder and harpsichord music. This concert is part of the ever popular Faversham Music Club season, in the beautiful surroundings of Faversham Assembly Rooms.
The programme features music by J.S. and C.P.E. Bach, Buxtehude, Frederick the Great, and concludes with movements from Handel’s Music for the Royal Fireworks.
After the hour-long programme audience members are treated to tea and cake.
Robin performs a programme of light music for the organ.
Including Elgar “Chanson de Matin”, Saint-Saëns “The Swan”, and Widor’s famous “Toccata”
Music from England and the USA. Vaughan Williams “Five English Folksongs”, Rutter “Sprig of Thyme”, Copland “American Folksongs” and new music from Frederick Frahm.
Ipswich Choral Society celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in a concert of music from Coronations and other Royal Festivals.
