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, we now look forward to a Spring Series filled with star performers, expressive breadth and exceptional variety. This trio of concerts brings together internationally acclaimed artists, distinguished young talent and a beloved vocal ensemble — a season designed to uplift, inspire and delight. We warmly invite both regular audience members and new listeners to join us for these remarkable musical events.
The Series opens in February at St Mary’s Church. We have been thrilled by the visits to the Music Circle from the KANNEH-MASON family and now, at last, we have succeeded in booking this brother and sister duo of SHEKU and ISATA. Both are in high demand as soloists in their own right. Their collaboration as a cello and piano duo continues with a European tour this February. Isata is described as ‘one of today’s most in-demand classical musicians’ and has a busy schedule of concerto, solo and chamber music appearances. Sheku continues his mission to make music accessible to all, current highlights being Artist in Residence at the New York Philharmonic, performing with major orchestras and chamber music concerts with his siblings. Playing Mendelssohn, Boulanger, Schumann and Clarke, don’t miss this great opportunity to hear these stellar musicians in live performance.
Moving to the Causeway Barn in March 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.
Returning to St Mary’s for the Music Circle’s 84th Anniversary concert in May 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!
