BADKE QUARTET SLIM CHANCE When Ronnie Lane left The Faces and formed Slim Chance he created a band which was hugely enjoyable as well as being a platform for his great songwriting skills. Original members Steve Simpson, Charlie Hart, Steve Bingham, Alun Davies and Colin Davey have established a reputation around the country as a top quality band playing Ronnie’s songs with passion and commitment.
Lana Trotovsek (violin), Jonathan Byers (Cello), Jon Thorne (Viola), Emma Parker (Violin) The Badke Quartet is widely recognised as one of Britain’s finest string quartets. Winners of the 1st prize at the 5th Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition in 2007, the Badke Quartet has received widespread acclaim for its energetic and vibrant performances. Lecturer and writer Terry Barfoot will introduce Britten String Quartet No. 3 with musical examples played by the quartet.
Monday 4 March, 7.30pm £15, £13.50 concessions, £12.75 members
Saturday 2 March, 8pm £12.50, £11.25 concessions, £10.65 members
Programme: Benjamin Britten: String Quartet No. 3 Op. 94 | Interval | Wolfgang Mozart: String Quartet No 14 in G major K.387 Johannes Brahms: String Quartet in C major, Opus 51 No. 1
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HAZEL O’CONNOR
BREAKING GLASS BAREFOOT TOUR
Tuesday 5 March, 8pm £15, £13.50 concessions, £12.75 members BOX OFFICE: 023 9247 2700 | THESPRING.CO.UK
MUSIC
Plus Support Coinciding with the publication of Hazel’s long-awaited autobiography Breaking Glass Barefoot and celebrating the release of the digitally re-mastered DVD movie ‘Breaking Glass’. Hazel teams up with two legendary performers – saxophonist Clare Hirst (Bellestars, Communards, David Bowie) and Sarah Fisher (Eurythmics) on keyboards. Expect a soulful introspective dip into the old and the new with stories and tales along the way. Hear live her unforgettable songs from the film including ‘Eighth Day’, ‘Will You’ and ‘If Only’. With the release of a critically acclaimed new album ‘I Give You My Sunshine’ and a special Meet & Greet immediately after the show you’re in for a real treat!