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AT THE STABLESTickets:£12.50, £17.50, Students £5 *Family of 4 £30, £40SUBSCRIPTION OFFERBook 5 concerts......save £2 per ticket* Subscription offer on full-price tickets onlyKungsbacka Piano Trio Wednesday 21 October, 8pmHaydn Piano Trio in C No.27, Schumann Piano trio No.2 in F Op.80, Copland Vitebsk, Dvorak PianoTrio No.4 in E minor Op.90 DumkyThe Strad asked “Is there a better Trio ensemble in Western Europe?” as theKungsbackas’ dynamism, openness and conviction of performance is inspiring.The Schumann piano trio that they perform here is lively and spirited, with anexcitability generated by short, breathless tunes. Dvorak’s Dumky trio is one ofhis most celebrated works, as he takes six dumky (Ukrainian laments) to createone work full of beauty, fun and sheer drama. With Malin Broman (violin), JesperSvedberg (cello), Simon Crawford-Philips (piano).4-Mality Wednesday 11 November, 8pmSteve Reich Drumming (Part 1), Nigel Westlake Calabash, Jan Bradley Supersonic, plus new worksby Paul Tanner, Julie Cooper and 4-MALITY’s own Sophie HastingsThrow away any preconceptions about “just percussion” – 4-MALITY isboth visually and musically inspiring. Their virtuosic musicality and uniquesoundscape unite audiences of all tastes and ages. Last year saw their BBCProms debut – watch and hear them at www.4mality.com. After the concert, goonstage and meet the musicians!ludwig String Trio & Bengt Forsberg Wednesday 27 January, 8pmBrahms Piano Quartet in C minor Op.60, Schumann Piano Quartet in E flat Op.47,Dvorak Piano Quartet in E flat Op. 87When world-class musicians get together to do what they love most, magichappens - as is the case when the Ludwig String Trio are joined by top Swedishelpianist Bengt Forsberg. The Brahms piece is full of an energetic yet disturbingvigour, reflecting his turbulent self-doubt. Schumann was inspired by the music ofBeethoven which is evident in his Op.47 quartet. Dvorak’s Op.87 quartet premieredjust days before he started writing the Dumky piano trio, heard earlier in the series.With Peter Cropper (violin), James Boyd (viola), Paul Watkins (cello).Red Priest Wednesday 10 March, 8pmThe Bach ProjectThis is Bach as you’ve never heard him before! Red Priest take a look at the greatestgenius of the Baroque era, adding their legendary creativity, wit and virtuosity alongthe way. Hear some of the most sublime adagios ever composed, a mix of delightstaken from his flute, oboe and violin sonatas, cello and keyboard suites and witnessan epic performance of the great Toccata and Fugue in D minor. Watch and hearthem at www.piersadams.com/RedPriest“Virtuosity, verve and creative spontaneity are fused together in a way that makesthe impact positively volcanic.” Daily Telegraphensemble 360 Wednesday 16 June, 8pmProkofiev Quintet Op.39, Martinu Nonet, Schumann Piano Quintet in E flat Op.44A programme of unjustly neglected works! Prokofiev’s Quintet was commissioned for acircus-themed ballet called Trapeze and is quirky, fun and not to be taken too seriously.Martinu’s Nonet looks back to some of his inspirations; the music of Haydn and thetunes of his Czech homeland. Schumann’s Piano Quintet is widely acknowledged asone of the favourite works in the genre. Two days after completing it he started writinghis Op.47 piano quartet, yet the two works could not be more different.To receive a brochure with full details of all five concerts in the Music In The Roundseries call the Box Office on 01908 280800 or email stables@stables.orgwww.musicintheround.co.ukLATE ADDITION TO SEASONThe Ben Waters, Charlie Watts &Axel Zwingenberger BandDate: Wednesday 2 September, 8pmTickets: £24.50*Ben Waters is one of the most exciting boogiewoogiepiano players around today, and drummerCharlie Watts is as respected for his jazzier workas he is for being the powerhouse that drives theRolling Stones. The rest of the lineup featuresDave Green on double bass, Axel Zwingenberger onpiano (yes, there’ll be two pianos on stage!) plusDerek Nash and Willie Garnett on saxes - as a finea mix of musicians as you’ll ever see.www.benwaters.com*Fundraising concert in aid of Wavendon Allmusic Plan LtdBill Wyman’s Rhythm Kingslike this? try this:6 DecemberOli Brown BandDate: Friday 2 October, 8pmTickets: £12.50The Oli Brown Band have been busy since theirfirst gig back in 2007 – playing up and down thecountry, live sessions for the Paul Jones BluesShow on BBC Radio 2, supports slots for WalterTrout, Aynsley Lister, Ian Parker, Devon Allmanand others, touring in the USA… They’ve alsomanaged to fit in getting signed to Ruf Recordsand releasing their first album, Open Road. 2009sees them touring the Open Road material.“Has the blues under his fingernails.” Classic Rockwww.oliselectricblues.co.ukAynsley Listerlike this? try this:25 NovemberZumDate: Thursday 1 October, 8pmTickets: £15Zum creates acoustic meltdown - a culturalalchemy, where the world’s music collides.From the melting pot of cosmopolitanLondon, this ground-breaking fusion weavesmelodies from around the globe into anexhilarating musical journey, creating aninspirational fusion of folk music traditions.Salsa, bluegrass, klezmer, calypso and bebopcomplement masterpieces by Astor Piazzolla,music from the golden era of Argentiniantango, traditional gypsy melodies and dazzlingvirtuoso fiddling.“Triumphant… tremendous fun.”Financial Timeswww.zum.org.ukChris Garrick: Grapellilike this? try this:27 OctoberMeal DealFor just £25 you can enjoy a taste ofArgentina (vegetarian options available) servedin Café in2.Includes a ticket for the concert.Go to www.stables.org for menu details.Book in advance through the Box Office toreserve your table.Sept / Oct jim marShall auditOrium4 Treat someone special - gift vouchers are available from the Box OfficeBox Office:01908 280800 email:stables@stables.org www.stables.org5