Galashiels violinist Gina leads Brodsky foursome to Kelso
The highlight of the year, in January, will undoubtedly be Catriona Morison who was the first British singer to win the Cardiff Singer of the World in 2017 against enormous international competition.
She comes to the Tweedside town with Malcolm Martineau, one of the region’s very top accompanists.
Both are Edinburgh born and well known in the Borders.
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The other artists this year are all of international renown and very exciting musicians of the highest order ... it really does promise to be a thrilling season of music.
This Sunday’s offering is the Brodsky Quartet, three of whom have been playing together in the quartet for 40 years, and they are making their third visit to Kelso.
This time, they have taken on Gina McCormack to be their leader. Gina is a wonderful violinist from Galashiels who has played in Kelso many times. They are coming with the ever-popular pianist Martin Roscoe who came to Kelso a few years ago to give a memorable concert of Schubert and Dohnanyi.
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Hide AdMany of the younger pianists who come to Kelso have been under Martin’s tutelage at some time in their lives.
They will be playing three of Elgar’s major chamber works – his string quartet, violin sonata and piano quintet for a magnificent push-start to an exceptional season.
For only £75 you can have a ticket to the whole series.
They are all featured on the group’s website – www.kelsomusic society.com – where you can see videos and read all about them.