In well over a decade Maskarade have captivated audiences nationwide with their diverse repertoire and innovative performing style. Encompassing the music of four centuries, Maskarade’s programmes exploit the possibilities of the single reed family to startling effect, including bass and Eb clarinets, basset horn or saxophones.
As recital artists, Maskarade have performed throughout the UK, appearing at the International Convention Centre, the National Portrait Gallery (as guest artists for an invited audience in honour of Sir Simon Rattle), in many National Trust venues, and on BBC radio.
In recent years Maskarade has undertaken a wide range of education and community projects under the auspices of Yehudi Menuhin’s Live Music Now scheme, and currently gives concerts and workshops in special and mainstream schools, hospitals and care homes on behalf of ‘The Council for Music in Hospitals.’
The concert programme will include:
Alec Templeton Bach Goes to Town
JS Bach Fugue in C minor BWV 847/2
CPE Bach Duet in C
Mozart Divertimento: The Marriage of Figaro
Sean Osborn Miniature Trio
John Meadows Prelude for Bass Clarinet
Saint-Seäns Sonata for Clarinet and Piano
Debussy Clair de Lune
Scarlatti Sonata in A minor K54
Verdi Arias from La Traviata and Rigoletto
Malcolm Arnold Divertimento for Two Clarinets
Nigel Wood Schwarzer Tänzer
Gershwin Three Preludes
arr. Wyatt Jazz Suite
Maskarade will be at the Lichfield Garrick on Saturday 26 February at 7.30pm. Tickets cost from £10, and can be booked from www.lichfieldgarrick.com or by calling the Box Office on 01543 412121.
