Earl Mountbatten Hospice
Welcome to our established series of concerts to suit all musical tastes at Earl Mountbatten Hospice, featuring the talents of professional musicians from the Isle of Wight and beyond.
Earl Mountbatten
CONCERT
Series 2016 / 17
First Thursday of every month at 7:30pm with additional concerts throughout the series £10 tickets include canapés and wine – Free entry for patients
‘There is something for everyone and each concert promises to be a great evening. Come along and enjoy the atmosphere’ Nigel Hartley, Chief Executive At the Island’s community venue, the John Cheverton Centre at: Earl Mountbatten Hospice, Halberry Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2ER
For more information visit www.iwhospice.org and to book contact Tina Groves (01983) 217311 or email tina.groves@iwhospice.org
Lauran Hibberd
Jim Thorn Quartet
Thursday 1 September
Amy Green
venues in the UK as well as throughout Europe, Japan, Australia and the USA. Lauran Hibberd Viv studied at the Royal Academy of A young and ver y talented Music and was made an Associate in singer / songwriter from the Island, 2005. He has recorded regularly for BBC Lauran will be opening Bestival Radio 3, as well as Classic FM and Sky 2016. Lauren and her band play Arts Channel, with commercial releases contemporary songs which strike a for labels including Sony Classical Japan poetic balance between Pop and Folk and Naxos. by combining her ethereal vocal with a simple, delicate guitar style. Thursday 3 November
Thursday 1 December
Afton
Island singer / songwriter Mark Cook took the inspiration for the name Afton from the famous site of the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival. Mark is well known for his performances of covers across the local music scene and has appeared at a variety of venues including the 2015 Isle of Wight Festival. But tonight is a special chance to hear some original The Alberts Thursday 6 October material that he has written over the An acoustic trio with a twist, playing years, which is sure to engage the Jim Thorn Quartet modern lively cover songs in a unique audience at this unique and intimate Modern jazz, just perfect for an autumn way. Combining guitar, double bass, gig. evening. Jim Thorn is the event director mandolin / fiddle / banjo and a trio of for the annual Newport Jazz Festival vocals, songs range from the 1950s to Friday 9 December and runs the trio / quartet comprising the present day. Catchy tunes and an Amy Green, Saxophonist and some of the leading local musicians. entertaining show will have you up and Christine Zerafa, Pianist Tonight, a quartet with Nick Page – a dancing the night away! night for true jazz lovers! Performing a diverse range of music, Amy Green is one of the rising stars Friday 14 October “It feels as if we belong here – of our generation. She studied at the Viv McLean, Pianist there is something very special Royal College of Music and at the Winner of the First Prize at the 2002 which makes the evenings even Paris Conservatoire, won a number of prestigious awards and given recitals Maria Canals International Piano better.” at venues including London’s Royal Competition in Barcelona, Viv McLean Festival Hall and the National Gallery. has performed at all of the major
Florian Mitrea
photograph © Hana Zushi, courtesy of Royal Academy of Music
The Alberts Tapestry
Viv McLean Christine Zerafa
She has also performed as a soloist in the BBC Proms Plus series, broadcast on BBC Radio 3. Accompanying Amy is Maltese pianist Christine Zerafa. Christine has appeared as a soloist and chamber musician in various venues and festivals around the UK and overseas. This award-winning musician is currently based in London where she is in high demand as a collaborative pianist. Join them as they bring their own musical magic to the Hospice.
Thursday 2 February
Thursday 2 March
Tapestry
The Elderberries
A night of country / folk acoustic If you enjoy the sounds of the 60s, covers is in store from this talented then this is a show not to be missed! male / female duo. Tapestry perform Sit back and relax as this talented vocal all around the country, so we have group take you back to the fab 50s and been fortunate to secure them for this swinging 60s with some truly timeless concert at the Hospice. Join us for an classics. evening of toe-tapping live music in the comfort of the John Cheverton Centre. Thursday 6 April Friday 10 February
Florian Mitrea, Pianist
Born in Bucharest, Romania, Florian Mitrea’s early passion for the piano The Sharpetones led him to a scholarship to study at A night of blues and cajun with three the Royal Academy of Music. He has very established Island musicians and performed recitals and concertos a unique three-part vocal harmony across the globe, including in Romania, sound. The band plays an eclectic mix Austria, France, the Netherlands, of material, ranging from early delta Poland, Portugal, Germany, Japan blues, through Chicago blues, swing, and South Korea. Florian remains folk, gospel, rhythm and blues, and an active chamber musician and his even some rock and roll. See the New performances have been broadcast on Year in with style, with an act that really BBC Radio 3 and Romanian radio and tv. shouldn’t be missed. Thursday 5 January
Jukebox Jazz Back for a second year, Jukebox Jazz are always a popular choice and promise to deliver a mix of traditional and modern tunes played in a very unique way. Full of passion and energy, this young group will get you up and moving in no time!
“I was a little afraid of coming but all my ideas have changed – everyone is so kind and the concerts are really entertaining: now we come regularly.”
Elena Margolina Damien Paul Band
Claydon Connor
Saturday 29 April
Thursday 4 May
Thursday 6 July
Elena Margolina, Pianist
Sam Sheasby
Damien Paul Band
Elena Margolina has become the prize winner of many famous piano and chamber music competitions, among them the International Piano competition in Glasgow. Elena is often engaged throughout Europe and overseas, has had performances with leading orchestras and has also played under prominent conductors. She is welcomed as a guest in the large European concert halls and has had a great number of TV and radio recordings. The most distinguished German critic of music, Prof. Dr. Joachim Kaiser, writes about the artist:
Sam Sheasby is another amazing talent from the Island. At the tender age of 20, he is one of the most accomplished singer / songwriters to hail from our fair isle. Currently performing as a soloist, Sam’s work falls into the style of alternative country / soft rock with his influences including Bruce Springsteen, John Mayer and Ryan Adams. His storytelling, thought‑provoking lyrics and tranquillity can truly capture an audience.
Damien and his band of merry men will be entertaining you in July. Damien can be seen all around the Island in his Black Daniels duo or band, along with his Folsom Prisoners, but tonight will give you the chance to hear some of Damien’s original material.
“The listener feels Elena Margolina’s power and individuality of the Russian piano school: she has a wonderfully round sound and plays precisely, highly romantically, sensuously and still entirely controlled”.
Claydon kicks off our start of the Summer concert with his Americana style music, which he has performed all over the country and in the States. Look forward to a night of country music in the relaxed surroundings of our lounge at the John Cheverton Centre.
All details correct at the time of going to print.
Look out for additional concert announcements in the ‘events’ section at www.iwhospice.org
Thursday 1 June
Claydon Connor 2017 is the 35th anniversary of Earl Mountbatten Hospice. We are holding a year of celebrations and a new fundraising appeal, which will mean we can create a centre of excellence for community education and research. Your continued support throughout this special anniversary year is invaluable and we hope you will be able to get involved with the may awareness and fundraising events during 2017. Thank you.
For more information visit www.iwhospice.org and to book contact Tina Groves (01983) 217311 or email tina.groves@iwhospice.org