Monday 12 May 2025
6pm
Milton Court Concert Hall
Instrumental Recital with Gordon Back
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Milton Court
Eating is not permitted in the auditorium. Drinks are allowed inside the auditorium in polycarbonates.
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Latecomers will be able to enter the auditorium at a suitable break in the performance.
Guildhall School of Music & Drama
Founded in 1880 by the City of London Corporation
Chair of the Board of Governors
The Hon. Emily Benn
Principal
Professor Jonathan Vaughan
Vice-Principal & Director of Music
Armin Zanner
Programme
Dvořák Sonatina in G major for violin and piano, Op 100, B183
I. Allegro risoluto
II. Larghetto
Helena Thomas violin
Peixin Nie piano
Guastavino Sonata for clarinet and piano
II. Andante
III. Rondo – Allegro spiritoso
Kathryn Titcomb clarinet
Natalia Medina Levin piano
Brahms Violin Sonata No 1 in G major, Op 78
II. Adagio
III. Allegro molto moderato
Isabelle Allan violin
Hugh Rowlands piano
Dutilleux Sonatine for flute and piano
I. Allegretto
II. Andante
III. Animé
Rachel Howie flute
Paul St-Georges piano
Forthcoming Events
Guildhall Harpists and Friends
12 May 2025
Silk Street Lecture Recital Room
Enjoy a delightful lunchtime fix of harp solos and chamber music.
Chamber Music Masterclass with Johannes Meissl
13 May 2025
Milton Court Concert Hall
Professor of Chamber Music and Vice-Rector for International Affairs and the Arts at Vienna University of Performing Arts (MDW) Johannes Meissl leads this chamber music masterclass.
Trumpet Masterclass with Alison Balsom
12 June 2025
Milton Court Concert Hall
Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired in a free evening masterclass with the world-renowned trumpet player and Guildhall alumna.
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