​1 May

Phil Hopkins is one of the leading UK chromatic harmonica players. He and prize-winning pianist Rachel Fryer take you on a musical journey from Broadway to Baroque and back, visiting Clara Schumann, Piazzolla, Handel and Bernstein along the way!

 

8 May In a change to the previously published programme:

Composer and pianist Neil Crossland presents the elegance of Haydn and Mozart, the lyricism of Mendelssohn, the distinctive atmosphere of Erik Satie , and a contemporary work of his own.

 

22 May

Anglo American Duo: Timothy Schwarz (violin) and Jane Beament (piano) explore works by British and American composers, starting with the ever popular "Hoe-Down" from Rodeo, and ending with the massive and tumultuous Sonata by Ethel Smyth. In-between is a new work by the living British composer, David Osbon.

 

29 May

Concert pianist and world traveler Roman Rudnytsky returns with his own transcription of Mozart’s Piano Concerto in A and a piece composed by his father, Antin Rudnytsky (1902-75), alongside Debussy’s “Estampes”.

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5 June

Sussex-based chamber ensemble The Kelleth Piano Trio: Rachel Ellis (violin), Siriol Hugh-Jones (cello), Stephen Carroll-Turner (piano) play the trio in C minor Op.1 no.3 by Beethoven, alongside a real rarity: the exceptionally beautiful Phantasy Trio by the 20th century Irish composer Joan Trimble.

 

12 June

Brighton-based Turkish Cypriot pianist Emre Öztek will perform a recital of solo piano repertoire by Bach, Beethoven, Chopin and Bartok.

 

19 June

Singing viola player Katherine Clarke returns to Brighton Unitarian Church with music from the 18th century to the present day. The programme will include music by Bach, Katherine’s popular arrangement of Schubert’s Ave Maria for singing viola, as well as a contemporary piece inspired by a medieval form of lighting.

 

26 June

An intimate performance by jazz vocalist & poet Lou Beckerman with pianist Joss Peach, promising to be a warm, vibrant and entertaining performance to lift the spirit. Special guest: poet Roy McFarlane.

 

3 July

Prize-winner and recording artist Nicolas Ventura is excited to be back with a solo piano recital filled with the wit and elegance of Rameau, the primal energy of Prokofiev's Scythian Suite (in Nicolas' own transcription), and the intimacy of Schubert and Mompou. The programme culminates in Bach's monumental Chaconne in D minor, in the towering transcription by Busoni.

 

10 July

The Fabler Trio: Ellie Blackshaw (violin/viola), Linda Atkinson (clarinet), Rachel Fryer (piano) will perform a varied programme including Stravinsky’s arrangement of his famous ‘Soldier’s Tale’ for this ensemble.

 

17 July

Much-loved Brighton pianist John Bruzon presents a varied and enjoyable programme of music by Chopin and Liszt, showcasing his expressive interpretation of these Romantic masters.

 

24 July

Alex Bondonno/Joss Peach Jazz Duo: Lyrical and uplifting jazz from these regulars of the Brighton Jazz scene. Saxophonist Alex Bondonno returns with Joss Peach on piano, playing jazz standards from Abdullah Ibrahim, Horace Silver, Thelonious Monk and many more, as well as a smattering of unexpected tunes (Soundgarden anyone?). This eclectic duo are always a hit, so come early to get a good spot!  

 

31 July

BUC regular, Nick Andrews (piano) is joined by his old friend Matthew Wood (baritone) for a glorious lunchtime of Baroque music. They will close the concert with JS Bach's wonderful solo cantata "Ich Habe Genug". There'll be some Handel too.