Belfast Music Society 1986/87 Programme Subsidised by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland in association with The Department of Music, Queen's University. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 7.30 pm Saturday October 4th Harty Room Queen's University followed by Michael McGuffin and Philip Hammond Two of Northern Ireland's most versatile musicians join forces in a programme for two pianos at the opening recital of the BMS season. THE FAIRFIELD QUARTET 7.30 pm Saturday October 18th Elmwood Hall Queen's University Ruth Ehrlich (1st Violin) Jennifer Godson (2nd Violin) Catherine Marwood (Viola) Julia Debruslais (Cello) Haydn Quartet Op. 33 No.2 "The Joke' Shostakovich Quartet No. 3 Beethoven Quartet Op. 95 The Fairfield Quartet has consolidated the reputation it has earned as one of the most exciting young Quartets to emerge in Europe in recent years. LINDA HIRST GRAHAM JOHNSON 7.30 pm November 1st 1986 Elmwood Hall Queen's University Purcell - Songs Handel Lucrezia Debussy - Chansons de Bilitis Ravel Britten Histoires Naturelles Folk Songs With engagements in Rome, San Diego, Rouen, Iceland, Glyndebourne and Bath Festival, 1986 is an extremely busy year for Linda Hirst. We are particularly pleased that she has agreed to sing in the BMS programme together with her accompanist Graham Johnson who will be enthusiastically remembered by all who have had the privilege of hearing him on his previous visits to Belfast. Tear along dotted line and return to us. ORDER FORM Name Address Postal Code Season Ticket for all seven recitals 0 00 00 0 Full price Season Ticket £18 Full price Season Ticket (purchased before 31st July £16 OAP and Unemployed Season Ticket £15 OAP and Unemployed Season Ticket (purchased before 31st July) £13 Student Season Ticket £10 Student Season Ticket Telephone No. (purchased before 31st July) £8 Please complete ticking boxes as appropriate. Cheques and P.O.s should be made payable to: BELFAST MUSIC SOCIETY Please send your remittance with a SAE to: BMS Honorary Treasurer 52 Glenhugh Park Belfast BT8 4PQ Programmes correct at time of going to press. Single Recital Tickets Also available at Ulster Orchestra Shop, Central Arcade, Belfast Telephone (0232) 233240. Dates required Full price £4.00 OAPS & Unemployed £3.50 Students ₤3.00

PETER FRANKL (Piano) 7.30pm Saturday January 17th Elmwood Hall Queen's University Mozart Fantasy in D minor (K397) Mozart - Adagio in B minor (K540) Mozart-Minuet in D major (K355) Mozart - Rondo in D major (K485) Chopin Sonata in B minor. Brahms 3 Intermezzi Op. 117 Debussy 6 Preludes from Book 2 Debussy L'Isle Joyeuse Recognised as one of the most outstanding pianists of his generation, Peter Frankl is in exceptional demand all over the world. The programme choice for his BMS recital will give a true account of his superb musicianship. DMITRI AND TANYA ALEXEEV (Piano Duet) 7.30 pm Saturday March 14th, Elmwood Hall Queen's University LONTANO 7.30 pm Saturday February 28th Elmwood Hall Queen's University Musical Director & Conductor Odaline de la Martinez Ingrid Culliford (Flute) Ruth Crouch (Violin) Sally Beamish (Viola) Margaret Powell (Cello) Rachel Masters (Harp) Mozart Flute Quartet Ravel - Sonata for Violin and Cello Debussy Trio Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp Roussel-Serenade for Flute, Harp and String Trio The ensemble Lontano is a unique musical group, cach musician a virtuoso soloist, its musical director and conductor a woman of endless talent and vitality. The group itself is an outstanding example of the highest standards in musical teamwork. PAUL GALBRAITH (Guitar) 7.30 pm Saturday April 4th Elmwood Hall Queen's University Programme to include: Haydn Piano Sonata No. 33 in D (arranged by Galbraith) Takemitsu Folios Bach Lute Suite No. 2 (arranged by Galbraith) Programme will include works for 'four hands' by Schumann, Beethoven, Debussy & Prokofiev Husband and wife team, Dmitri and Tanya Alexeev are both distinguished pianists with careers of their own, but their delightful duo performances are equally matched in musical exuberance. Segovia said of Paul Galbraith "Paul is magnificent. He will be a great artist". With such recommendation BMS are proud to close their prestigious season with a recital by this young genius of the guitar. 4 Belfast Music Society Proudly announce a programme offering a rich diversity of artists, all of international reputation at remarkably low ticket prices. Join Now Don't Delay - Wine and soft drinks available during the interval in the coming season.