Events

SWEET HARMONY at Ham House Stables

Experience something different with 7 Star Arts…..

A celebration of Shakespeare in Music & Words with Susan Porrett (reader), Sarah Williamson (clarinet) and Viv McLean (piano)

Following previous sold-out events Ham House Stables, 7 Star Arts is delighted return with Sweet Harmony, a words and music concert celebrating the genius of William Shakespeare, appropriately presented just a few days after the Bard’s birthday on 23 April.

Join pianist Viv McLean, clarinettist Sarah Williamson and actress Susan Porrett for delightful programme of piano music interspersed with readings from Shakespeare’s plays and sonnets, plus a chance to mingle with other music lovers, meet the artist – and even some of the horses! – in a relaxed, intimate salon-style setting

Tickets £25 (includes welcome drink)

Tickets must be booked in advance – no on the door sales. Limited capacity – early booking recommended. Dogs welcome – but please book.

Doors open 6.30pm for 7pm start

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Anthony Hewitt – celebrity piano recital at Café Yukari

After recent sold out concerts, “remarkably gifted” concert pianist Anthony Hewitt returns to convivial Cafe Yukari in Kew to give a full-length solo recital. Anthony’s previous performances at this intimate venue have been very popular and this one is likely to sell out quickly – early booking highly recommended (take advantage of our Early Bird offer and save £5).

Tickets

£25 (Early Bird offer – book by 30 April)

£30

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Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm start
Pre-concert dining: enjoy authentic Japanese food, available from 6pm. Please pre-order by telephoning Cafe Yukari direct on 020 8487 1338

https://www.kewcafeyukari.com/

As the venue is unlicensed you may bring your own alcohol which is subject to a small corkage fee

 

PROGRAMME:

Beethoven – Capriccio Op.129, ‘Rage over the lost penny’ J.S. Bach – French Suite No.5 in G major, BWV 816
Chopin – Nocturne in D flat major Op.27,No.2

Skryabin – Nocturne in D flat for the Left Hand, Op.9,No.2

Chopin – Fantaisie-Impromptu in C sharp minor, Op.66, Prelude in F sharp, Op.28, No.13

Skryabin – Sonata No.4 in F sharp, Op.30

Schoenberg – Sechs Kleine Klavierstücke, Op.19
Beethoven – Piano Sonata No.8 in C minor, Op.13 ‘Pathétique’

There will be an interval of approx. 20 mins

Praise for 7 Star Arts at Cafe Yukari:
“a truly uplifting evening of beautiful music!”
“better than Wigmore Hall!”
“such a friendly atmosphere…”
“Inspiring, inspired”
“What a charming experience …to listen to first-class music and eat delicious food while outside, beyond the fairy lights, commuters pour out of Kew Gardens Station”
Café Yukari is an intimate, friendly venue close to Kew Gardens tube station. Concert-goers enjoy high-quality classical music in a convivial setting and a chance to mingle with other music lovers and meet the artists. Plus authentic Japanese food and a beautiful Fazioli grand piano!

Anthony Hewitt (photo by Isabel Ward)