Margarette Ashton soprano Peter Harrison flute/recorder Rachel Gray violoncello John Treherne harpsichord

Concert Royal is one of Britain’s longest established early music groups. The ensemble has given more than 700 recitals in Britain, Europe, the USA and for the British Council in South America. Since the early days the ensemble’s personnel has remained remarkably stable and this continuity has enabled the performers to develop an individual style, presenting their exclusive repertoire of mostly English eighteenth century music in a uniquely entertaining and informative way.

Concert Royal performs for music societies and festivals and regularly gives recitals for The National Trust. All four musicians hold masters degrees from British Universities in various aspects of research and performance and their combined experience of working with young people is a valuable asset to the ensemble, enhancing presentation and communication.

Sample Programme:

Music for Awile: A programme to celebrate the 350th anniversary in 2009 of the birth of England’s greatest baroque composer, Henry Purcell. Songs, cantatas and instrumental pieces by Henry, his brother Daniel and contemporary English musicians, together with short readings from Samuel Pepys’ diary.

Education:

Whistle Stop: An entertaining presentation in which Concert Royal’s musicians share the simple pleasures of making music with their young audiences. Flutes, recorders and whistles, Tudor dances and children’s songs. For 5-11 year olds.

Recordings:

The Jane Austen Collection: (Divine Art 2-4107); Haydn - The ‘London Trios’ (Divine Art 2-4117)

Performances:

24 Feb 07 Totnes Early Music Society
14 Mar 07 Bideford Music Club
27 May 07 Leicester Early Music Festival

Contact:

Peter Harrison, 72 Huntsmans Lane,
Stamford Bridge

York YO41 1ET

Tel: 01904 410298

Email: peterharrison@beeb.net
Website: www.classical-artists.com/concertroyal