Overview

Orlando Jopling Cello
Eleanor Corr Viola

Artistic Director Orlando Jopling joins acclaimed violinist Eleanor Corr for an intimate lunchtime recital exploring classical and twentieth-century chamber music. Bringing together elegance, virtuosity and emotional depth, the programme ranges from Mozart’s conversational brilliance to the fiery technical demands of Halvorsen’s celebrated Passacaglia.

Programme

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Duo in G major, K. 423
Rebecca Clarke Two Pieces
Maurice Ravel Sonata for Violin and Cello
Johan Halvorsen Passacaglia in G minor on a Theme by Handel

Tickets

General Admission £20
Under 30s £15

Timings & Details

Doors open at 11.30am. The concert begins at 12 noon and will run until approximately 1pm.

About the Venues

The Old Library is a beautifully restored historic space within Colchester Town Hall. Its vaulted ceilings and intimate atmosphere make it ideally suited to chamber music performances.

Accessibility

The venue is fully wheelchair accessible with step-free access throughout and accessible toilets on-site. Disabled parking can also be arranged nearby.

Please contact the festival producer at jessie@wildarts.org.uk before the performance to discuss any access requirements.

Directions & Parking

The Old Library,
Colchester Town Hall
South Stockwell Street Entrance
CO1 1PJ

The nearest car park is Nunn’s Road Car Park (CO1 1EJ), located a short walk from the venue.

Biographies

Cellist and conductor Orlando Jopling is known for his dynamic performances and imaginative programming. He performs internationally as both a chamber musician and conductor, and is the Founder and Artistic Director of Wild Arts, and Artistic Director of the Roman River Festival.

Winner of the Royal Overseas League Competition 2020, Eleanor Corr’s solo performances have been broadcast on Sky Arts and BBC Radio 3, and recorded at Abbey Road Studios. She has led Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Ulster Orchestra, Trondheim Symfoniorkester, Stavanger Symfoniorkester and Northern Chamber Orchestra, and co-led Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Her quartet performs across Europe and has been broadcast on WDR 3.