Classic Cornwall

Chamber music group 'Harmoniemusik' returns to the Parish Church of St Columb Major for 3 concerts

Harmoniemusik – Classical Music at the Parish Church of St Columb Major
27/29/31 August 2024

The classical music group Harmoniemusik is delighted to return this August to give three concerts at the Parish Church of St Columb Major.

Harmoniemusik’s ‘Classic Cornwall’ series has secured a loyal and enthusiastic following since its first concerts in August 1992, when it began its annual celebration of outstanding chamber music in the attractive surroundings of the Parish Church at St Columb Major, an historic setting noted for its beautiful acoustic.

Since its formation in 1991, Harmoniemusik has given more than three hundred concerts in the United Kingdom, Europe and beyond, has made a number of CD recordings (which are broadcast from time to time on Radio 3) and has become renowned for its distinctive repertoire and performance style.

This year’s varied programmes include much-loved classics of the chamber music repertoire such as Elgar’s piano quintet, Mozart’s horn quintet (both on Thursday) and Bach’s Suite in B minor (Saturday) with its famous final movement ‘Badinerie’.

Tuesday’s concert features works by Mahler, Vaughan Williams, Faure, Mozart, York Bowen and a new work by Jason Carr called ‘Winter in Sherwood’ for flute, clarinet and piano.

This year’s Saturday programme also includes a colourful quintet by JC Bach, a selection of three miniatures by Frank Bridge adapted for clarinet, bassoon and piano and Rimsky-Korsakov’s impressive quintet for piano and wind (K452).

Light pre-concert suppers (from 6pm) and interval refreshments will be served each evening in the Columba Centre.

Tickets are available in advance by credit or debit card (go to harmoniemusik.square.site), by post from Harmoniemusik Bookings c/o Glebe House, Market Place, St Columb Major, TR9 6AN or on the door.

Prices are £15 / accompanied under 16s free and with a discounted three concert season ticket available for £40.