Belfast Music Society 1987/88 Concert Programme JOHN OGDON : Piano Sponsored by T.S.B. Northern Ireland p.l.c. 7.30 p.m. Saturday 17th October Elmwood Hall Queen's University Programme: Mozart C minor Fantasy Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition Gaspard - De La Nuit Liszt - Totanaz Subsidised by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland in association with The Department of Music, Queen's University THE SCHOLARS 7.30 p.m. Saturday 16th January Elmwood Hall Queen's University Kym Amps: Soprano Angus Davison: Counter Tenor Robin Doveton: Tenor David Van Asch: Bass Programme: "Der Mai Beginnt" A programme of early German Romantic music for voices and piano. B.M.S. are delighted to open the season with a welcome return visit of the greatly admired British pianist and composer, John Ogdon, who celebrated his 50th birthday earlier this year. Tear aking led line and return to us ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Saturday 19th September 1987 at 7.30 p.m. Harty Room followed by The Belfast Wind Quartet SEASON TICKET ORDER FORM Name During the 1987/88 season The Scholars will be celebrating their 1,500th concert since the start of their professional career 18 years ago. Virtually all their concerts have been 'a capella' and they decided that for the forthcoming season they will present a special programme of music by early German Romantic composers. Full price Season Ticket Full price Season Ticket (purchased before 31st July £18 £16 OAP and Unemployed Season Ticket £15 OAP and Unemployed Season Ticket (purchased before 31st July) £13 Student Season Ticket £10 Student Season Ticket (purchased before 31st July) Family Season Ticket (Adult member & Child under 16).. £8 £20 Address Postal Code Telephone No. Programmes correct at time of going to press. 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 All information and correspondence to: Honorary Secretary: Betty Craig 92 Kensington Road, Belfast BT5 6NH. Tel. (0232) 798022

FELIX SCHMIDT: Cello ANNETTE COLE: Piano 7.30 p.m. Saturday 30th January Elmwood Hall Queen's University THE COULL QUARTET 7.30 p.m. Saturday 20th February Elmwood Hall Queen's University Roger Coull: Violin Philip Gallaway: Violin John Todd: Cello Programme: Schubert Arpeggione Sonata Beethoven Seven Variations on a Theme from the Magic Flute Shostakovich-Sonata Rachmaninov Vocalise Rachmaninov Oriental Dance Felix Schmidt will be joined by Annette Cole for the B.M.S. recital, following his performance the previous evening with the Ulster Orchestra. With the Trio Zingaro, they have a busy schedule of concerts throughout Britain, and tours next season include Germany, France, Switzerland and Canada. DIVERTIMENTI QUINTET Saturday 12th March 1988 Elmwood Hall Queen's University David Curtiss: Viola Programme: Mozart K.458 "The Hunt" Beethoven Op. 18 No. 4 Smetana Quartet No. 1 A masterclass will take place earlier in the day. "The Coull Quartet gave the kind of spirited playing that makes an evening seem relaxed and improvised, even though it was quite obvious that nothing they did lacked careful and deeply- considered preparation." D. F. "GUARDIAN" NIGEL KENNEDY : Violin Tuesday 19th April 19 Elmwood Hall Queen's University Paul Barritt: Rachel Issleris: Violin Violin Roger Tapping: Viola Josaphine Horder: Cello Sebastian Comberti: Cello Programme: Boccherini-Quintet Op. 37 No. 1 in C Arensky-Quartet (violin, viola, 2 cello) in A minor Op. 35 Schubert Quintet in C major, Op. 163 Divertimenti Ensemble was formed in London in 1978. It has become widely known as the most exciting and imaginative group of its kind in London. Its members are some of the finest young soloists and chamber musicians of their generation. "Belfast born Paul Barritt, a founder member of the ensemble, now leads it with assurance and dedication of a born concertmaster/soloist." "Music and Musicians" Programme to be announced, but it will include works by Brahms, Bartok, Ravel and Gershwin. One of Britain's foremost violinists, Nigel Kennedy is interested in all types of music and has appeared with major orchestras all over the world. His busy 1987/88 schedule includes his orchestral debut in New York and recital debut in Washington. B.M.S. are privileged to welcome back to Belfast, for the closing concert, this brilliant young artist. 4 Belfast Music Society A wonderful opportunity to hear world class artists on your doorstep at remarkably low prices. Join Now Don't Delay - Wine and soft drinks available during the interval