Stratford4Europe is a local, cross-party, grass-roots organisation which has campaigned since 2016 for Britain to remain within the European Union.
Following the result of the general election in Dec 2019 and the election of a new Conservative Prime Minister, Stratford4Europe will continue to make the positive case for the European Union in order to show, through the use of fair and honest argument, what leaving the EU really means for the people of Britain in terms of both our economy and national security.
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ABOUT THE EVENT
Following the success of last year’s concert, we are excited to be joined again by young artists appearing by kind permission of the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. The Conservatoire is a world class institution with an international reputation for providing exceptional training for the musicians, actors, stage managers and performers of the future.
Performing will be NOTUS SAXOPHONE QUARTET named after the Greek god of the southeast wind and summer. Notus Saxophone Quartet brings together four dynamic musicians the Conservatoire’s Saxophone Department: Andrey Fjeldstad (Soprano sax), Junyu Zhou (Alto sax), Helen Grout (Tenor sax), and Amy Hunt (Baritone sax).
With diverse musical backgrounds, Notus explores a wide-ranging repertoire, from Baroque-inspired works and arrangements to contemporary compositions and experimental performances. Recent appearances include Fjord Fantasia, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire’s Black History Month Concert, and the Mixed Wind and Brass Concert. Alongside these have been collaborations with the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire’s Saxophone Department and larger ensemble projects.
Driven by a passion for innovation and expressive performance, Notus Saxophone Quartet continues to push boundaries, celebrating the versatility of the saxophone quartet in both traditional and modern settings.
Performing along with them will be the VAGABUNDO PIANO TRIO. Formed in 2024, the Vagabundo Trio brings together French violinist, Luanah Lefebvre, Chinese cellist, Gen Li, and Spanish pianist, Maria Linares. The trio met at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and bonded over a shared performance of Chausson’s Concert Op. 21 which led to their coming together as an ensemble.
The name ‘Vagabundo’, meaning ‘wanderer’ in Spanish, reflects the trio’s diverse cultural backgrounds and strong, distinct personalities. Between them they have garnered prestigious awards including the Leamington Music Prize, the Musician’s Company Award, the Harrison Frank Foundation Award and the Myra Hess HelpMusicians Award. They have also performed in a variety of important venues including the Birmingham Symphony Hall.
In addition to performing, the trio is committed to music education. The Vagabundo Trio recently provided piano trio coaching with Young Sounds UK’s Attune chamber music programme, sharing their expertise and passion with the next generation of musicians.
Please note the programme of music for the evening will be announced nearer the date.
EVENT INFORMATION
Thanks to the financial support of the European Movement UK admission is FREE but owing to limitations on numbers strictly by ticket only.
Doors will open at 7.00 pm before the 7.30 pm start. There will be one interval when free refreshments will be available. The event will end by 9.30 pm.
The Hall at Holy Trinity Parish Centre is just across the road from ‘Shakespeare’s church’ and a 10 minute walk from the centre of Stratford.
For those travelling by car there is parking on the roads by the Centre or the Centre is only a short walk from the main car parks in Stratford.
ABOUT THE EUROPEAN MOVEMENT UK's CAMPAIGNS
The concert is supporting two campaigns: one calling on the government to find a solution to the barriers faced by musicians post Brexit wishing to work in Europe. These barriers are having a devastating impact on the music industry and especially on young musicians about to start their careers.
The other is a campaign to have the ERASMUS + scheme reinstated in the UK after it was cancelled as a direct result of Brexit. The Erasmus+ Programme is a European funding programme established in 1987 offering university students the possibility of studying in Europe and other countries for up to12 months.
More information about the campaigns and the European Movement UK can be found by following this link: https://www.europeanmovement.co.uk/
ABOUT STRATFORD4EUROPE
Stratford-on-Avon for Europe, or Stratford4Europe for short, is a local, cross-party, grass-roots organisation which since 2016 has been campaigning for the UK to play a leading role in Europe and eventually to rejoin the EU.
For more information about Stratford4Europe please contact us by any of the means below:
Website: www.stratford4europe.org.uk
Email: stratford4europe@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/stratford4europe
We can keep you posted with the latest arrangements, please email us at stratford4europe@gmail.com
