Penrith Music Club

12/12/2025

Wonderful London Handel Players who impressed many of our audience in January and will return to Penrith in March will be playing at Wigmore Hall on Thursday 15th January!! 🥰🎉

12/12/2025

Attention, Cumbrian singers!!! 😃

SING WITH THE CUMBRIA OPERA GROUP

Cumbria Opera Group 10th Anniversary: Carmen

To celebrate our 10th Anniversary, the Cumbria Opera are organising a semi-staged production of Carmen with acclaimed Cumbrian-born mezzo Jess Dandy. Lauded for her 'stunning, sumptuous tone and beautiful legato' (The Times), Dandy has appeared at the BBC Proms, Covent Garden, Bayreuth, and with all the major UK Orchestras. For two performances, she leads an all-Cumbrian Cast to perform Bizet's seminal masterpiece.

We are currently recruiting a Chorus of 40-50 people for this project, who will be on-copy for the production and be singing in French. The Chorus are the heartbeat of this production, so it's essential we get a team of brilliant Cumbrian singers who are able to make all the rehearsals! We're delighted that the brilliant Ian Jones, our Chorus Master for St John Passion in 2023, has agreed to return for this project. Edition specifications will be confirmed in due course, but we will be providing vocal scores and will circulate digital copies to the Chorus.

Chorus-only Rehearsals taken by Ian Jones (Chorus Master)

Wednesday 26th August, 7.00-9.30pm (Kendal)
Thursday 27th August, 7.00-9.30pm (Kendal)

Chorus and Orchestra Rehearsals taken by Joe Davies

Friday 28th August, 6.00-9.00pm (Victoria Hall, Grange-over-Sands)
Saturday 29th August, 2.00-5.00pm (Victoria Hall, Grange-over-Sands)

Performances

Saturday 29th August, 7.00pm (Victoria Hall, Grange-over-Sands)
Sunday 30th August, 3.00pm (Victoria Hall, Grange-over-Sands)

To register your interest in singing in the Chorus, please fill in this form and we'll be in touch to confirm your participation: https://forms.gle/4Hj5rQzBcuLXRjSNA

12/12/2025

Thinking of auditioning for a Principal role in our 2026 Production of Massenet's beautiful opera Manon? There are so many fabulous roles available in this opera.
And to make your life easier all the audition extracts are available on our website.
https://www.prestonopera.org.uk/manon-auditions.html
Email us at [email protected] to sign up for an audition on Tuesday December 16th and Wednesday December 17th in Preston.

12/12/2025

Lovely news!! 🥰🎉🎉

Huge news! Today, we're thrilled to launch the CUMBRIA OPERA SCHOLARSHIP - generously supported by The David Snowdon Trust - which will support young Cumbrian singers for their training at a Conservatoire or University. The first three recipients and their respective Conservatoires are:

Hannah Weakley, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Andrew Woodmass-Calvert, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

Sam Weakley, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

All three singers were part of our inaugural Young Artists' Scheme this year, covering roles in 'Turn of the Screw' and 'The Marriage of Figaro' and performing in a brilliant Young Artists' Showcase. They all have brilliantly exciting futures ahead of them!

09/12/2025

Leon McCawley will be playing in Lancashire tomorrow!

Clitheroe Concerts Society offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of chamber music

09/12/2025

Come and have a big dollop of Christmas cheer with South Lakes Acappella. Teaming up with the children of St Cuthbert’s Primary School Windermere for fun and festive singing. It’s free but donations can be made to school funds. Join us after for tea and cake. Yum yum! THIS THURSDAY. Carver Church Windermere. 1.30pm

09/12/2025

Today! 9th December ❤️

Tim Horton takes part in a star-studded concert to honour the late pianist Alfred Brendel - follow the link to learn more.

04/12/2025

An evening of world-class music at Netherby Hall 🎹🎻

📅 Friday 12th December
🕑 6:30pm
🎟️Adults £20 | Under 26s FREE

Join us for an evening of exceptional music in partnership with Absolute Classics. This special concert brings together two internationally acclaimed performers. Swiss-French-German Christoph Croisé - Cellist is praised for his “delicate yet virtuosic” playing and has appeared at world-renowned venues including Carnegie Hall and Wigmore Hall. He will be joined by Oxana Shevchenko - Pianist, winner of the Scottish International Piano Competition, celebrated for her artistry and versatility on stages across the globe.

🍴 Add a festive touch:
Pre-book a 2-course dinner for £40 per person. Bookings close midday this Friday, 5 December. Don't miss out on this festive treat!

Reserve your tickets now: Link in comments

03/12/2025

Concert Series at Netherby Hall 🎼

Christoph Croisé - Cellist & Oxana Shevchenko - Pianist

📅 Friday 12 December
🕠 6:30pm

Join us for an unforgettable evening of world-class music in partnership with Absolute Classics.

About the Artists:
Cristoph Croisé, a Swiss-French-German cellist praised by BBC Music Magazine for “delicate yet virtuosic” playing, this Swiss-French-German cellist has graced stages from Carnegie Hall to the Elbphilharmonie.
Oxana Shevchenko, winner of the Scottish International Piano Competition, is celebrated for her artistry and versatility, performing worldwide as a soloist and chamber musician.

Programme Highlights:
Strauss – Sonata
Fauré – Après un rêve
Brahms – Sonata in F Major
Sarasate – Gypsy Airs

🎟️ Tickets: £20 (Adults) | Free for under 26s
🍴 Optional 2-Course Dinner: £40 per person (book by 5 Dec)
The menu includes festive favourites like roast turkey or nut roast, followed by Christmas pudding or cheese selection.

📍 On-site parking available.

Book today and experience an evening of exceptional music!
🔗Link in comments

03/12/2025

HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY ANIPictures of Ani in her first year since 'Gotcha' dayHans Gál Prelude op 65 no 3 played by Yours Truly!© Sarah Beth Briggs

03/12/2025

Wonderful news! Gould Piano Trio🎉All the best from Penrith Music Club 🥰❤️

🌟International Classical Music Awards (ICMA) 2026 Nominee – 🎹Chamber Music🎻🌟
MARSCHNER: Piano Trios, Vol. 1, No. 1 Op. 29 and No. 7, Op. 167 (8.574612)
'I’m most grateful to the Gould Trio for their committed advocacy of these neglected, often delightful works, and I’m eagerly awaiting the next instalment.' —

LISTEN / BUY: https://naxos.lnk.to/8574612FA

Gould Piano Trio