Eaton Concert Series

03/06/2025

Eaton Concert Series is currently taking a summer break but you might like to take a look at this video featuring Nathaniel Mander playing Bach's Goldberg Variations recorded at St Martin-in-the-Fields last July - some people might remember when he performed this for us in Eaton back in May 2021.

We are also delighted that Nat will be returning to play at St Andrew's on 14th September with baroque cellist, Kate Bennett Wadsworth.

Nathaniel Mander introduces and performs Bach's monumental Goldberg Variations live in concert, 12th July 2024 at St.Martin in the Fields, London.00:00 Intro...

12/04/2025

06/04/2025

Just a reminder about our fabulous concert coming up next Sunday 13th April with Piers Adams and Lyndy Mayle. To get a taste of what Baroque Alchemy is all about, take a look at this brief promotional video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h36lpRSU8lc&t=9s

Recent reviews have described their performances as 'pure gold’. Here’s what Sussex World had to say: 'Alchemy’ originally referred to transmuting base metals into gold. No-one could possibly describe Baroque music as ‘base’, but what has been discovered over many years is how adaptable much of this music is to new and effective treatments and instrumentation. But few transmutations have been as genuinely electrifying as this one, a combination of the simple recorder allied to modern-day synth technology, performed by two spectacularly gifted musicians: Piers on a dizzying array of recorders – seemingly snatched at random from their canvas holders – and keyboard player and harpsichordist supremo Lyndy Mayle. What a perfectly matched duo for this innovative and extremely entertaining venture!

Please note that admission to this concert is £20, £10 for students and children admitted free of charge so bring along all those young recorder players to be inspired! You will regret this if you miss it!

Baroque Alchemy - Piers Adams (recorders) and Lyndy Mayle (keyboards) present their stunning new album and touring show, "Breaking Free". Early music as ne...

16/03/2025

We had a fantastic concert last Sunday - those who came were completely enthralled with Adrian’s delivery of Ferdinand the Bull. The programme was so varied and entertaining - it was just wonderful to see two virtuosos playing together, one at the top of his profession and the other just starting out on his professional journey.

We have one more concert coming up next month before taking a break until September. Prepare to be uplifted and enthralled by one of the most original duos in today’s rapidly changing musical world. Ancient and modern meet in a spectacular musical fusion as Baroque Alchemy (Piers Adams and Lyndy Mayle) perform a unique programme of works for recorder and keyboards. Piers made his name with his ensemble ‘Red Priest’ - he really is a ‘pied piper’ captivating audiences with his virtuosic recorder playing and charisma. Not one to be missed!

To register your interest, please visit www.eatonconcertseries.co.uk/events

11/03/2025

We had a fabulous concert at Eaton on Sunday! Originally written for two pianos, here is Adrian Adlam’s expertly transcribed version of Milhaud’s Brazileira for two violins, brilliantly played here by Adrian and Dylan.

09/03/2025

Adrian and Dylan limbering up before today’s Eaton concert! 🎵🎶

04/03/2025

Just one of the exciting pieces in this Sunday’s Eaton concert which violinist Adrian Adlam (seen here) has arranged for two violins - the Brasileira from Milhaud’s ‘Scaramouche’. Can’t wait to hear it performed by Adrian and Dylan!

28/02/2025

Very much looking forward to welcoming two outstanding musicians playing together again for the first time in 12 years!

Dylan is a local lad who has achieved much success having graduated from the Royal Northern College of Music where he was awarded the Concerto Competition in 2023. In 2013 Dylan was given scholarships to Norwich School, the Junior Guildhall and Pro Corda, where his love of chamber music began.

Adrian is a former leader of the LSO and an Associate Concertmaster with the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra. He is also artistic director of the Freden International Music Festival in Germany which he founded in 1991.

Together they will be performing works arranged for two violins by J S Bach, Godard and Milhaud (the Brazileira from ‘Scaramouche’); Dylan will play Amy Beach's 'Romance' and the Violin Sonata by César Franck. Adrian will also perform and narrate Alan Ridout’s ‘Ferdinand the Bull’. This will be a wonderfully animated concert guaranteed to inspire children so do spread the word!

Admission is £15 for adults, £7.50 for students and children admitted free of charge.

16/02/2025

What a fabulous recital Hannah Watson Emmrich gave us at Eaton last Sunday. Quite simply it was stunning - a beautifully crafted programme which was exquisitely executed. We are so fortunate to have so many talented musicians to come and perform for us and next month is no exception. We are delighted to welcome back violinist Adrian Adlam who will be joined by talented home-grown violinist, Dylan Latham.

Back in 2013, Adrian gave a masterclass which was attended by a young Dylan – some 11/12 years later, they will be performing together again! Dylan is now a fully fledged concert violinist having graduated from the Royal Northern College of Music and is currently performing various violin concerti locally before heading off to study in the States. In January 2013, he became the youngest recipient of the Michael Badminton Most Promising Strings Award at the Norfolk Young Musician Competition, winning the prize 4 more times since. In 2023, whilst studying in Manchester, Dylan won the Concerto Competition. Adrian is a former leader of the LSO and is an Associate Concertmaster with the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra. He is also artistic director of the Freden International Music Festival in Germany which he founded in 1991.

This concert will celebrate the achievements of Dylan and showcase the virtuosity of both performers. The programme will include music for two violins (Bach 2-part Inventions arranged for 2 violins), the famous sonata by Cesar Franck played by Dylan and accompanied by Adrian, the Brazileira from Milhaud's Scaramouch and more. Adrian will also perform and narrate Alan Ridout’s ‘Ferdinand the Bull’ which he does so brilliantly! This concert would be suited to both children and adults alike.

For further information and to register your interest, please visit:

A programme of music for 2 violins, and violin & piano.

02/02/2025

Just a reminder about our concert coming up next Sunday 9th February with pianist Hannah Watson Emmrich. This will be a super concert so do support it if you can!

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19/01/2025

We had a very successful concert at Eaton last Sunday with over 80 people in attendance - wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could achieve such numbers on a regular basis?!

It’s now only 3 weeks until our next concert on Sunday 9th February followed by the next one in quick succession on 9th March. We very much look forward to welcoming pianist Hannah Watson Emmrich to perform for us at Eaton for the first time. Hannah is currently living in Norwich and has already made her mark locally by playing concertos with the Mozart Orchestra and will also be performing at the Assembly House in Norwich next month.

From 2017-2021, Hannah worked as Music Director at the Anglican Cathedral in Nairobi, leading a team of around 200 musicians over 8 adult and children’s choirs, as well as a major organ restoration project. She continued to give solo, song and chamber recitals and perform as a concerto soloist with orchestras including the Nairobi Orchestra and Kenyan National Youth Orchestra. She also taught and mentored several talented teenagers, two of whom are now studying at US conservatoires. She maintains an ongoing link with music in Kenya and will be returning in March to perform Beethoven’s 4th piano concerto with the Nairobi Orchestra and for the opening of a new music education centre with Baraka Opera Kenya. Alongside her performing work, Hannah is currently music director for St Anselm’s Church in Kennington and Norwich-based chamber choir Sine Nomine.

For this programme, Hannah will be performing an all-French recital of piano and keyboard music from Couperin to Messiaen, via Elizabeth Jacquet de la Guerre, Debussy, Ravel and Mel Bonis.

10/01/2025

Just a reminder about our first concert of 2025 this Sunday. This is a fundraising concert in aid of the Eaton Concert Series and will definitely have a feel-good factor so do come along and support it if you can.

The first half of this concert will be given by Serendipity, an all-female vocal chamber ensemble performing arrangements of songs from across the centuries - from early music through to modern day classics. Serendipity delight audiences across the region and give several concerts a year under the direction of Andrew Mildinhall who also accompanies the group.

The second half will be devoted to instrumental arrangements of some catchy tunes performed by local folk musicians, led by Paul Keeler who was instrumental in founding the Norwich Folk Ensemble. This year has seen the group perform at the Bungay Folk Festival, Plantation Garden and the Strumpshaw Tree Festival.

3pm at St Andrew's Church, Eaton.
Admission to this concert is £10 for adults, £5 for students and children admitted free of charge.