Eaton Concert Series

05/09/2025

05/09/2025

September is upon us and with it comes the launch of the Eaton Concert Series as we enter our 26th season of concerts!

This Sunday’s concert promises to be very special as we welcome back harpsichordist Nathaniel Mander (who will be exquisitely attired for the occasion!) and baroque cellist Kate Bennett Wadsworth in a programme of sonatas for cello and continuo by Joseph Bodin de Boismortier. Nat will also play works by Scarlatti and Duphly.

To get a flavour of Nat's playing, see him here in Handel's set of variations on an air, popularly known as 'The Harmonious Blacksmith'! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDnJ0oPMTAI

For all concerts in the series, please visit www.eatonconcertseries.co.uk - we have a fabulous line up of concerts coming up!

What better setting to perform Handel's beloved 'harmonious blacksmith' variations than London's glittering Armourer's Hall in the City? Nathaniel returns to...

18/08/2025

Really excited to announce that tickets are now on sale for the Rick Wakeman Christmas Special on Friday 19th December in Aid of Saving Strays. Get your tickets now to avoid disappointment!

Join Legendary keyboardist Rick Wakeman and a host of friends for the Saving Strays Christmas Concert series. In our third year...

01/08/2025

We're entering our 26th Season! After a few months of silence, we are delighted to announce the line up for this season’s series of concerts at St Andrew’s Eaton - there’s plenty of variety on offer with a mix of talented young newcomers alongside some of our longstanding faithful who have contributed over the past 25 years. Having Rick Wakeman perform at St Andrew’s is certainly a first for Eaton and a personal triumph! We have also been steadfast in keeping our overall admission price at £15 which represents excellent value for money!

Please note that there has been a shift in dates so we are not rigidly sticking to the second Sunday of the month - it is hoped that this will maximise the chances of survival for the Eaton Concert Series as we endeavour to avoid clashes with conflicting events. Our opening concert in September features baroque specialists Kate Bennett Wadsworth (baroque cello) and harpsichordist Nathaniel Mander. They promise to deliver a sparkling programme showcasing Boismortier's characterful and enticing compositions for cello and harpsichord as well as dazzling sonatas by Scarlatti.

As always, it is really helpful if people could register their interest if they intend coming to a particular concert. The exception to this is the Rick Wakeman Christmas Special on Friday 19th December - tickets will be going on sale very soon and are likely to sell fast. You will receive another email when tickets sales go live.

We hope you like the new programme and look forward to seeing you at a concert soon - your support is very much appreciated as we enter another quarter century!

Find out about upcoming events in the Eaton Concert Series, Norwich.

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 7th September with baroque cellist, Kate Bennett Wadsworth. Please note that this date has changed from 14th September.

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...

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.