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SUMMARY:Event M07: ECCO Community Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:The ECCO Encore Chichester Community Orchestra presents musical favourites\, including the first movement of Beethoven’s 5th\, the Allegretto from Beethoven’s 7th\, themes from James Bond\, and more. The orchestra\, directed by Laura Ritchie\, comprises dozens of community members who come together to play and enjoy music-making. \nFor more information about ECCO please see encore-orchestra.org/about/
URL:https://festivalofchichester.co.uk/event/event-m07-ecco-community-orchestra/
LOCATION:University Chapel (Chapel of the Ascension)\, College Ln\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO19 6PE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Ritchie":MAILTO:dr.laura.ritchie@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Event M08: Young-Choon Park\, Classical Pianist
DESCRIPTION:World-renowned pianist Young-Choon Park returns to Chichester for an evening of music\, including Mozart’s Sonata No.8 in A minor and Beethoven’s Pathétique. Young-Choon has played in the Birmingham Symphony Hall\, New York’s Lincoln Center and the Musikverein in Vienna. The event is kindly supported by the University of Chichester.
URL:https://festivalofchichester.co.uk/event/event-m08-young-choon-park-classical-pianist/
LOCATION:University Chapel (Chapel of the Ascension)\, College Ln\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO19 6PE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Williams":MAILTO:benwilliams303@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Event M16: Classical Threads\, Persian Colours
DESCRIPTION:The concert bridges two worlds: the intricate elegance of Western classical music meets the unique textures of contemporary Iranian compositions. Iranian musicians will present an evocative programme that highlights the dialogue between tradition and innovation\, East and West\, in a captivating concert experience. \nClassical Threads\, Persian Colours brings together two rich musical traditions in a programme that explores dialogue\, contrast\, and connection. Pianist Mahya Mahroomi is joined by Laleh Abbasi\, the Ney (Persian Flute) player\, a traditional wooden wind instrument with a deeply expressive and almost vocal quality\, to create a sound world where Western classical forms meet the colours and sounds of Iranian music. \nFollowing the success of last year’s East in the West; From Classical Roots to Persian Resonance\, which showcased contemporary Iranian composers to a delighted audience\, this concert continues the journey of bringing Persian music into dialogue with Western classical traditions. The programme highlights both solo and collaborative performances\, blending Mahroomi’s piano interpretations of Iranian compositions with the evocative melodies of the Ney. \nThe works by contemporary Iranian composers are rooted in classical structures yet enriched with Persian modes\, rhythms\, and poetic sensibilities. Together with Western classical pieces\, they reveal surprising resonances\, emotional depth\, and a vibrant conversation between two musical worlds. \nRather than fusing East and West into a single style\, the concert celebrates their dialogue\, a meeting of lyricism\, storytelling\, and expressive nuance. From intimate\, reflective passages to virtuosic displays\, the performance offers a journey through tradition\, innovation\, and the shared language of music. \nClassical Threads\, Persian Colours is a celebration of cultural exchange and artistic connection. It invites audiences to experience the richness of contemporary Iranian music alongside Western classics\, continuing a mission to highlight the voices of Iranian composers on the international stage.
URL:https://festivalofchichester.co.uk/event/event-m16-classical-threads-persian-colours/
LOCATION:University Chapel (Chapel of the Ascension)\, College Ln\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO19 6PE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Event M33: Cello & Piano with Prof. Laura Ritchie & Dr Christine Tokatlian
DESCRIPTION:An evening recital in the University Chapel\, with music by Shostakovich\, Debussy\, Brahms\, Jarman\, Schnittke\, and the UK premiere of Spiros Mazis’ Adagio. \nThis concert features cello & piano sonatas from the Romantic period. Alongside these Laura and Christine present three short\, deeply moving\, melodic contemporary works: Schnittke’s Musica Nostalgica\, composed in 1992; Dr Spiros Mazis’ Adagio\, composed in 2016; and Dr Jill Jarman’s Prelude\, composed in 2025. \nProfessor Laura Ritchie is Professor of Learning and Teaching at the University of Chichester Conservatoire and Dr Christine Tokatlian is Assistant Professor Music/Music Performance at the American College of Greece. \nParking Charges at The University of Chichester are:\n£2.10 an hour from 8am – 6pm.\n£1.50 from 6pm until 8am next morning.
URL:https://festivalofchichester.co.uk/event/event-m33-cello-piano-with-prof-laura-ritchie-dr-christine-tokatlian/
LOCATION:University Chapel (Chapel of the Ascension)\, College Ln\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO19 6PE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Ritchie":MAILTO:dr.laura.ritchie@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Event M37: Cello Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of music-making and learning for intermediate-advanced cellists. Prof Laura Ritchie leads the Cello Ensemble; Dr Christine Tokatlian offers workshops working with an accompanist; and Ray Box provides strategies to keep us mentally and physically ready to play. Music is provided. Participants bring their own lunch. \nCello Day Schedule:\n10:00 Arrive\n10:15 Cello Ensemble\n11:45 Working with an accompanist with Dr Christine Tokatlian\n12:30 Lunch (Please bring your lunch)\n1:15 Cello Ensemble\n2:00 Break\n2:15 Healthy Musician with Ray Box\n2:45. Cello Ensemble\n3:30 Final Performance\n3:45 Reflection/Feedback\n4:00 End \nParking Charges at The University of Chichester are:\n£2.10 an hour from 8am – 6pm.\n£1.50 from 6pm until 8am next morning.
URL:https://festivalofchichester.co.uk/event/event-m37-cello-day/
LOCATION:University Chapel (Chapel of the Ascension)\, College Ln\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO19 6PE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Ritchie":MAILTO:dr.laura.ritchie@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Event M38: Piano Masterclass with Dr Christine Tokatlian
DESCRIPTION:Dr Christine Tokatlian comes to us from Athens\, Greece\, to present this masterclass featuring students and alumni from the University of Chichester Conservatoire. \nChristine Tokatlian is an Associate Professor at Deree – The American College of Greece. A concert pianist praised for her academic distinctions and passionate performance\, she has been awarded the honorary Eleni Myconiou prize for artistic excellence by the Athens Academy (2008). A graduate of RCM\, she has extensively performed in national and international venues and has collaborated with renowned ensembles and orchestras. Her repertoire includes works by classical\, romantic and contemporary composers\, as well as new and experimental music. \nResearch findings of her PhD thesis\, Redefining Armenian Musical Identity (Chichester\, 2023) have been extensively presented in conferences. Her recording Armenian Piano Images (2011) includes works of contemporary Armenian composers. Christine serves as a jury member in national competitions and gives piano masterclasses in Greece and abroad. Her students have been awarded several prizes and distinctions in international piano competitions. She is also active in organising and supervising music festivals and workshops. \nParking Charges at The University of Chichester are:\n£2.10 an hour from 8am – 6pm.\n£1.50 from 6pm until 8am next morning.
URL:https://festivalofchichester.co.uk/event/event-m38-piano-masterclass-with-dr-christine-tokatlian/
LOCATION:University Chapel (Chapel of the Ascension)\, College Ln\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO19 6PE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Ritchie":MAILTO:dr.laura.ritchie@gmail.com
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