SPRING SHINES BRIGHT for 2026!
The Autumn series began with a chamber music feast performed by the superb Ensemble 360. Five hugely accomplished musicians gave us a brilliant programme playing at the highest level and receiving rapturous applause. Stephen Devine’s mastery of the harpsichord took us on a journey of inspiration and his thoughtfully crafted programme was splendid and enlightening. The Aurora Trio’s distinctive blend of timbres from the flute, viola and harp made for an ideal concert for a winter afternoon and to close the series.
Following the autumn of vibrant music-making and warmly attended concerts, Horsham Music Circle is delighted to present a sparkling Spring Series featuring world-class artists, rising stars and one of the UK’s best-loved vocal ensembles. Three contrasting concerts promise expressive richness and memorable musical moments.
However, we are sorry to announce that Sheku Kanneh-Mason’s ongoing recovery from his finger injury is taking longer than he had anticipated and with huge regret, he must withdraw from all his concerts over the next few months. He is extremely disappointed, as we are, to be unable to play at Horsham as planned. Firstly our thoughts, commiserations and best wishes go out to Sheku but despite our disappointment we are indebted to the family and delighted that they have devised a new programme for us in April which is detailed below.
The series opens in March at the Causeway Barn when we welcome one of the Countess of Munster Musical Trust Recital Scheme artists. Pianist AMIRI HAREWOOD is definitely making a name for himself - ‘His future should be worth watching’ Geoff Brown The Times. A post graduate student at the RCM, he has performed at some of the UK’s most prestigious venues, including Royal Albert Hall, St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Wigmore Hall and Royal Festival Hall. After being selected as a Grand Prize winner of the Young Classical Artist Trust and Concert Artists Guild International Auditions, Amiri has since been named a Classic FM Rising Star for 2025 and has performed at 10 Downing Street, St George’s Hanover Square and Harrogate International Festival. His programme includes works by Shostakovich, Rachmaninoff, Granados, Walker and Bach.
The KANNEH-MASON’s concert on Friday 17th April in St Mary’s Church 7pm is going ahead with Isata appearing as solo pianist joined by her violinist brother Braimah and his accompanist Jâms Coleman. These three world class musicians offer a splendid programme. We will hear sonatas for violin and piano by Mozart and Grieg, and for solo piano Beethoven’s ‘Waldstein’ Sonata and Ravel’s Gaspard de la nuit. Don’t miss this great opportunity to hear these stellar musicians in live performance.
We stay at St Mary’s for the Music Circle’s 84th Anniversary concert in May when we welcome back CANTABILE. Known for their trademark mix of comedy, charm and virtuosity they have long been recognised as one of Britain’s great vocal groups. Founded at Cambridge University, they have appeared in a huge variety of venues in programmes encompassing early polyphony, jazz and contemporary music. They have toured extensively singing for prestigious clientele in prestigious venues. Often in Europe they are regular visitors to Vienna and can also be found at their regular haunts in London, the Crazy Coqs in Piccadilly and the Pheasantry in Chelsea. They bring us Renaissance works, 20th-century favourites and close-harmony classics. A perfect finale to the spring series.
More details from the website www.horsham-music-circle.org.uk
Cash accepted for interval refreshments and programmes (Wine/Juice £4/£1, Programmes £1).
Nearest parking: behind Causeway Barn (from 6pm), Denne Road Car Park RH12 1JH, or Forum Car Park RH12 1NU (closes 10pm).
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We look forward to seeing you again—and to welcoming new audience members discovering the joy of live music for the first time. Come along and give it a try!
