Music@Malling:The Mendelssohns in England
Join the award-winning Fidelio Trio in the Drawing Room at Ightham Mote for a captivating programme celebrating the brilliance of Felix & Fanny Mendelssohn.
- Booking essential
- Free event (admission applies)
Amanda-Jane Doran, Collections & House Manager at Ightham Mote, starts the evening at 7pm with a fascinating talk on Felix & Fanny Mendelssohn — their music, letters, and lives, including their ties to England and Queen Victoria’s admiration for their work.
The talk is followed by the Fidelio Trio; Darragh Morgan (violin), Tim Gill (cello) and Mary Dullea (piano) in concert:
Fanny Mendelssohn - Nocturne Napolitano in B Minor for Piano
Nathan James Dearden - New Work for Solo Violin
Fanny Mendelssohn - Piano Trio in D minor, Op.11
Zöe Martlew - Salat Babilya
Felix Mendelssohn - Piano Trio No.1 in D minor, Op.49
This special evening also shines a light on Ightham Mote's collection that belonged to the celebrated contralto, Mary Postans who sang at Queen Victoria’s coronation in 1838 and worked closely with Felix Mendelssohn notably premiering the oratorio St.Paul in 1836.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Booking details
Call 0345 3191043
- Meeting point
Please show your ticket at Visitor Reception and make your way down to the house where you'll be greeted.
- Accessibility
Designated parking spaces for disabled visitors in the main car park. Gardens have a mixture of gravel and grass paths, some steep slopes, undulating terrain and steps. Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas of the site.
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For more information go to www.musicatmalling.com Book online or in person at Was Down Swan Street, High Street, West Malling, ME19 6LU
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