Join us for an exquisite afternoon of classical music at Paxton House with the Music At Paxton: Consone Quartet featuring Francesca Gilbert & Alexander Rolton. This special event takes place in the stunning Picture Gallery, offering a unique ambiance for an unforgettable musical experience.

**Date & Time:** Sunday, 21st July, from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm.

**Program Highlights:**
- **Gavin Bryars String Sextet "The Bridges of Königsberg"** - Enjoy the Scottish première of this lyrical sextet, inspired by a historic mathematical puzzle. This piece explores the integration of two additional players into the string quartet, creating a rich and warm sound.
- **Richard Strauss Prelude to Capriccio, Op.85** - Experience the seductive movement of Strauss’s unique string sextet, an opening to an opera that captivates with its beauty.
- **Mozart Grande Sestetto Concertante** - Delight in the 1808 arrangement of Sinfonia Concertante, K364, a masterpiece that showcases the enchanting interplay of strings.

The Consone Quartet, known for their exceptional performances of classical and early romantic repertoire on period instruments, will be joined by Francesca Gilbert (Viola) and Alexander Rolton (Cello) for this event. Together, they will bring to life the warm sound of string sextets, ranging from the classical period to the present day.

**Tickets:** £26 (concessions available). Secure your spot for this musical journey through time and book your tickets now.

**Venue:** Picture Gallery, Paxton House, a historical setting that adds to the magic of the performance.

Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of classical music performed by talented musicians in one of the most picturesque settings. Sponsored by Wynne Harlen, this event promises to be a highlight of the summer at Paxton House.

Music At Paxton: Consone Quartet with Francesca Gilbert & Alexander Rolton

Paxton House

The programme includes the exciting dancing textures created by pioneering multi-layered tape pieces such as Steve Reich’s Violin Phase and Vermont Counterpoint. Richly complex patterns create compelling listening in Julius Eastman’s Joy Boy and modern New York icon Julia Wolfe’s East Broadway. We’ll look to the British version of the movement with Michael Nyman’s captivating In C Interlude while the weaving melodies hypnotise in Anna Clyne’s Just as they are. The concert will close with a performance of Gavin Bryars’ extraordinary Jesus' Blood Never Failed Me Yet, in celebration of the composer’s strong links to Portsmouth in his highly experimental ensemble the Portsmouth Sinfonia.  

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Minimalism

Portsmouth Guildhall

In a new piece by Gavin Bryars, Viano String Quartet and Mahan Esfahani come together with sharp coherence. Viano String Quartet are First Prize winners of the 2019 Banff International String Quartet Competition, and their crispness as an ensemble continues to enjoy international praise. The combined force of Viano and critically-acclaimed harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani is bound to inspire awe.

Gavin Bryars

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