Downloads
MP3 of Britten, played by Vengerov
MP3s of Eroica, played by Barenboim with the East-West Divan Orchestra
Eroica 3rd movment, in 3 parts for ease of practice
Links
Dan's 70th birthday celebrations in (or near) Valdottavo
Violists of the world ....
YouTube video of the complete Eroica, by Barenboim and the Divan Orchestra
YouTube video of the complete Britten, played by Vengerov
YouTube videos of the Britten played by Janine Jansen (in parts)
The first day of the rest of Kingston Philharmonia's life, post-Lev, has now arrived.
We hope that the impetus of our SJSS concert — as always, a resounding succès d'estime — will
inspire members to continue to support the orchestra during this transition period,
where we will have auditioned eight excellent candidates to fill the void.
Rehearsals started on Friday 12th April.
The first four sessions were devoted to conductor auditions.
Two candidates conducted us in each session; the results will be announced soon.
We are now rehearsing for the July 2013 concert. It will be conducted by Peter Fender,
who stood in for Lev in the 22nd March rehearsal.
Programme as on the home page
Lev's metronome markings for Elgar Symphony No 1
1st Movement
Andante. Crotchet = 72
Allegro: minim =104, but more like 96 I think
Figure 18: minim = 72
Figure 19: minim = 84
After figure 24, tempo I, minim = 96, accelerating to 120 at 27
Then back to 96 at 28
Then 72 at 29
Figure 31, minim = 84
Tempo I at 32, minim = 96
Figure 48, minim = 84
Figure 53, minim = 72
2nd Movement
Minim = 69, so crotchet = 138
3rd Movement
Quaver = 50
4th Movement
Beginning, crotchet = 58
After 111, minim = 84, but realistically more like 72-76
Usual rehearsal venue is St Nicholas Church Hall, Summer Road, Thames Ditton
KT7 0QQ (5 minutes walk from Thames Ditton station) unless otherwise indicated.
Rehearsals are from 19:30 (for 19:45 start) to 22:00.
If arriving by train, then the train leaving Waterloo at 19:06 and arriving at Thames Ditton at 19:39 is just about acceptable (it will take you 5 minutes at a brisk walk).
Note that the post code is located on the wrong side of Summer Road — and we are in the Church Hall, not the Church.
Scroll to the bottom of this page for a picture; Thames Ditton station is bottom left, Church Hall is under the Alto Clef near the top right.
Coming from the station, you should go down Speer Road, then turn right into Church Walk, and keep left when you get to Ashley Road after 50 yards.
Turn left when you get to Church Lane.
If driving, approach from the Summer Road side; there is a car park in front of the hall.
Please send an email to kpoadmin@gmail.com
if you can't make a rehearsal.
Download the Kingston Philharmonia Constitution
here
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Dan's pictures from (mainly) Italy on his 70th birthday celebration are in the links section. And thanks to Susannah for producing the cake!!
Because timing is everything with Britten and Eroica, especially the 2nd and 3rd movements respectively, we have uploaded MP3 versions of these movements so you can practice alongside.
Simply listening repeatedly to the music and following it in your part is itself a good form of mental practice.
To download to your computer after you have clicked on a link, right-click and choose "save as". You can then cut a CD.
Bowed viola parts of the Britten and Lloyd can be downloaded from the download section.
There is an excellent YouTube recording of the Eroica (Barenboim with the East-West Divan Orchestra).
There is also a complete recording of the Britten by Vengerov.
Clare's recommended performance by Janine Jansen unfortunately only comes in bits.
Follow the links on the right.
As we have so few rehearsals for this concert, and a short rehearsal on the day, familiarity with the music will be absolutely paramount, as well as punctual attendance. Thanks.
Concert details
- Start: 7.30pm
- Dress: All black for women; DJs for men
- Stands: supplied by St John's - so no need to bring your own
- Location: St John's, Smith Square, London, SW1P 3HA
- Travel information: (supplied by St John's)
Click on this link
| Date |
Week |
Music |
Location |
| 12th April 13 | 1 | conductor auditions
| St Nicholas Church Hall |
| 19th April 13 | 2 | conductor auditions
| St Nicholas Church Hall |
| 26th April 13 | 3 | conductor auditions
| St Nicholas Church Hall |
| 3rd May 13 | 4 | Spring Bank Holiday
| -
|
| 10th May 13 | 5 | conductor auditions
| St Nicholas Church Hall |
| 17th May 13 | 6 | as was
| St Nicholas Church Hall |
| 24th May 13 | 7 | as was
| St Nicholas Church Hall |
| 31st May 13 | 8 | half term break
| -
|
| 7th June 13 | 9 | Britten 3rd mov, Lloyd opening,
Beethoven 1st mov
| St Nicholas Church Hall |
| 14th June 13 | 10 | Britten 2nd mov, break,
Lloyd, Beethoven 3rd & 4th movs
| St Nicholas Church Hall |
| 21st June 13 | 11 | Britten 1st & 2nd movs, Lloyd opening,
Beethoven 1st & 2nd movs
| St Nicholas Church Hall |
| 28th June 13 | 12 | Britten 2nd & 3rd movs, break,
Lloyd, Beethoven 3rd & 4th movs
| St Nicholas Church Hall |
| 5th July 13 | 13 | All!
| St Nicholas Church Hall |
| Sat 6th July 13 |
|
2.00pm tba 7.30pm Concert
|
St Andrew's Church
|
Easy publicity tips
There are some easy (electronic) steps you can take to spread the word amongst friends and colleagues about our concerts – the easiest being to add a note to your email signature. This and other steps are described now. If you come up with any others,
let us know.
Email signature
This is a standard text message that goes at the bottom of your emails. It is easy to set up, so why not add a couple of lines describing our concert, such as the following:
Next Kingston Phil concert Sat 17th October
Rimsky-Korsakov, Shostakovich Cello Concerto No 1, Dvorak
Symphony No 7
http://www.kingstonphil.org.uk/ for more
Here's how to do it:
- In Outlook, use the Tools/Options menu option, select the Mail Format tab and click on the Signature button.
- In Outlook Express, use the Tools/Options menu option, and select the Signature tab.
- In Hotmail, click on Options at the top-right corner of the screen and then on Personal email signature in the Customize your mail section, or for a fuller description follow this link.
- In gmail (googlemail), click the Settings link at the top right of the screen and enter the text in the box provided.
Facebook
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