Established in 2021, Cambridge Takht & The Pomegranates is a vibrant and dynamic Arabic music ensemble based in Cambridge. The group is dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich traditions of Arabic music. Comprised of talented musicians from diverse backgrounds and countries, the group brings together a unique blend of traditional and folkloric Arabic music with contemporary influences. Beyond their musical endeavours, the ensemble is dedicated to fostering a sense of community and cultural exchange in Cambridge.
Experience the timeless beauty of Persian classical music with the Cambridge Nahoft Ensemble in a special performance at MAA. With vocals alongside the evocative sounds of the Ney, Daf, Tonbak, and Oud, this concert offers a unique journey into the rich traditions of Persian music. The programme will centre on improvisation, interwoven with a selection of traditional melodies and songs, as well as original compositions created by the Ensemble. Join us for an evening of vibrant rhythms, soulful expression, and musical dialogue that bridges past and present in inspiring harmony.
A programme full of contrasts from one of today’s most impressive pianists. Clare’s imagination and thirst for discovery have put her in a league of her own. She enjoys a rich career working as a soloist, chamber musician, with major orchestras and conductors, and in 2024 Clare made her debut at the BBC Proms. This evening will range from dancing miniatures to major new works by leading composers. Simplicity alongside virtuosity, it will be the perfect finale to the season.
Doors open at 7.30pm.
Programme:
Doors open at 7.30pm.
Programme:
- Rebecca Clarke, Poem
- Caroline Shaw, Entr’acte
- Fanny Mendelssohn, Quartet
- Dmitri Shostakovich, String Quartet No.3
Doors open at 7.30pm.
Programme:
- Erich Wolfgang Korngold, String Quartet No.2
- Ryan Latimer, Spinfall
- Antonín Dvořák, String Quartet in G major, Op.106
Doors open at 7.30pm.
Programme:
- JS Bach, Partita in E minor, BWV830
- Scriabin, Sonata No.5, Op.53
- Chopin, Three Mazurkas, Op.59; Barcarolle, Op. 60; Piano Sonata No.3, Op.58
Doors open at 7.30pm.
Programme:
- Claude Debussy, Cello Sonata in D minor
- Alexander von Zemlinsky, Clarinet Trio, Op.3
- Robert Schumann, Phantasiestücke for clarinet and piano, Op.73
- Johannes Brahms, Clarinet Trio, Op.114
Two fearless performers whose musical brilliance is matched by the physical theatricality of their work. This electro-acoustic programme will bring together powerful explorations of body, voice and sound. You can expect a set that alternates from the visceral to the hypnotic; music that is both challenging and beautiful, and that draws inspiration from across artforms.
Riot Ensemble have become a vital part of the new music scene in Britain and increasingly worldwide. They champion composers with tireless dedication, giving jaw-dropping performances of the most exciting new works. For this concert a set of solos and duos will take place in every corner, making full use of the unique acoustics of this special space. A sextet from the Riot Ensemble will then unite to perform a major new work by Norwegian composer Eric Skytterholm Egan, a meditation on a passage from James Joyce’s Ulysses.
Doors open at 7.30pm.
Doors open at 7.30pm.
Programme:
- Arthur Honegger, Intrada
- Benedetto Marcello, Oboe Concerto in C minor
- Gabriel Fauré, Vocalise-étude
- Alan Hovhannes, Sonata for trumpet and organ
- Jean-Baptiste Arban, Carnival of Venice
- Astor Piazzolla, Bordel 1900 & Café 1930
- Carl-Maria von Weber, Konzertstück (arr. for solo accordion)
- Astor Piazzolla, Ave Maria
- Vassily Brandt, Concert Piece No.2
