Concerts, Recitals and Outreach
UPCOMING EVENTS IN 2024/2025
Cricklewood Community Library, Flute and Piano Evening Recital
Friday 25th April 2025
Programme TBC
(Ticketed event)
Parkview Care Home, Flute Recital
Date TBC
(Private Recital)
Music House for Children, Early Years Concert
Date TBC
(Private Recital)
REVIEWS
As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden glow through the library's grand windows, an eager audience gathered for our regular and much-anticipated Last Friday music night. The evening promised a musical journey led by accomplished flautist Sarah Parkes-Bowen and masterful pianist Oli Cuttriss. With a programme dedicated exclusively to the works of female composers through the ages, the duo set the stage for a night filled with inspiration and discovery.
From the first note, Sarah's flute sang with a pure, clear voice. Oli's piano, meanwhile, provided a rich and resonant counterpart, each chord resonating with warmth and depth. Together, their synergy was palpable, a dance of sound that kept the audience rapt with attention throughout. It's fair to say Cricklewood was captivated!
The repertoire was a celebration of diversity and talent, featuring compositions that spanned eras and styles—from the intricate and emotive works of Mel Bonis and Cécile Chaminade to the vibrant and contemporary pieces by Valerie Coleman and Katherine Hoover. Each selection was a testament to the brilliance and creativity of female composers, often overlooked but undeniably pivotal in the tapestry of music history.
Sarah and Oli's performance was nothing short of magical. It was a performance that touched everyone, from the seasoned concertgoer to the curious first-timer, fostering a shared experience of wonder and appreciation.
As the last notes lingered in the air, a palpable sense of connection filled the room. Applause erupted, a heartfelt ovation for two consummate performers who had just gifted the audience an unforgettable evening. In those moments, the library transformed into a haven of culture and community, where music spoke the universal language of the soul. We look forward to welcoming them back again soon.
Wendy Tyrrell, on behalf of Cricklewood Library (concert dated Friday 29th March 2024).
RECENT EVENTS
Chris McMullen Laird Memorial Concert
Sunday 26th January 2025, 17:30-20:00
(Ticketed event)
The Meta Proms: dep with Camellia Flute and Harp Duo, Meta
Tuesday 6th August, 12-14:00
(Private event)
The Wilderness Festival Orchestra: God's Jukebox, The Atrium Stage, Wilderness Festival
Sunday 4th August, 13:00-14:00
(Ticketed event)
The Wilderness Festival Orchestra & Mark Kermode: On Film, The Atrium Stage, Wilderness Festival
Sunday 4th August, 17-18:30
(Ticketed event)
The Claremont Project, Solo Flute Recital
Friday 14th June 2024, 14:00-15:00
Claude Debussy (1862-1918), Syrinx
JS Bach (1685-1750), Cello Suite No. 2, for alto flute (arr. Carla Rees)
Katherine Hoover (1937-2018), Kokopeli
Valerie Coleman (1970), Danza de la mariposa
(Private Recital)
St Philip's Church, Earls Court Road, Solo Flute Recital
Thursday 13th June 2024, 12:30-13:00
Claude Debussy (1862-1918), Syrinx
JS Bach (1685-1750), A selection from his Cello Suite No. 2, for alto flute (arr. Carla Rees):
I. Prelude, III. Courante, V. Menuets 1 and 2 & VI. Gigue
Valerie Coleman (1970), Danza de la mariposa
(Free Public Recital)
Croydon Minster, Solo Flute Recital
Friday 31st May 2024, 13:10-13:50
Claude Debussy (1862-1918), Syrinx
JS Bach (1685-1750), A selection from his Cello Suite No. 2, for alto flute (arr. Carla Rees):
I. Prelude, III. Courante, V. Menuets 1 and 2 & VI. Gigue
Katherine Hoover (1937-2018), Kokopeli
Valerie Coleman (1970), Danza de la mariposa
(Free Public Recital)
United Reformed Church, Beaconsfield, Solo Flute Recital
Thursday 23rd May 2024, 13:00-13:40
Claude Debussy (1862-1918), Syrinx
JS Bach (1685-1750), A selection from his Cello Suite No. 2, for alto flute (arr. Carla Rees):
I. Prelude, III. Courante, V. Menuets 1 and 2 & VI. Gigue
Katherine Hoover (1937-2018), Kokopeli
Valerie Coleman (1970), Danza de la mariposa
(Free Public Recital)
The Royal Hospital, Foyer Music
19th April 2024
(Free Public Recital)
Cricklewood Community Library, Flute and Piano Recital with Oli Cuttriss
Friday 29th March 2024
Anna Bon (1738-1769), Flute Sonata No. 1 in C major, Op. 1
Valerie Coleman (1970), Danza de la mariposa
Mel Bonis (1858-1937), Flute Sonata in C sharp minor
INTERVAL
Claude Arrieu (1903-1990), Sonatine
Katherine Hoover (1937-2018), Kokopeli
Lili Boulanger (1893-1918), Nocturne & D'un matin de printemps
Cécile Chaminade (1857-1944), Concertino
Westminster Music Library, Women's History Month Recital with Oli Cuttriss, piano
Wednesday 13th March 2024
Mel Bonis (1858-1937), Flute Sonata in C sharp minor
Valerie Coleman (1970), Danza de la mariposa
Georges Brun (1878-1961), Romance, Op. 41
Lili Boulanger (1893-1918), Nocturne & D'un matin de printemps
George Hue (1858-1948), Fantasie
Ampthill Methodist Church, Flute and Piano Recital with Lance Mok
Friday 9th February 2024
Anna Bon (1738-1769), Flute Sonata No. 1 in C major, Op. 1
Valerie Coleman (1970), Danza de la mariposa
Mel Bonis (1858-1937), Flute Sonata in C sharp minor
A SELECTION OF 2023's EVENTS
The Royal Hospital, Foyer Music
21st August 2023
Claremont Project, Private Lunchtime Recital with Oli Cuttriss
21st July 2023
St Mary Le Strand, Free Lunchtime Recital with Oli Cuttriss
11th May 2023
JAWA Care Home, Private Afternoon Recital
17th February 2023
Mozart, G major Flute Concerto with St John's Chamber Orchestra
Norden Farm, Maidenhead
28th January 2023