We have invited Lisa Beznosiuk, flute and harpsichord, Gemma King, soprano and Richard Tunnicliffe, cello and viola da gamba, to play for us for our first Advent Concert.
They have chosen a selection of music which will include seasonal pieces for us to enjoy at the start of this festive season.
Waterloo Gallery will be decorated with local foliage and seasonal items to warm us on a cold winter evening enhanced with canapes, mulled wine and mulled apple juice.
6:30pm Canapes & Mulled Wine
7:30pm Music
£35 per ticket, please purchase here.
Credit to Simon King for the photos of our Advent Concert 2025.
LISA BEZNOSIUK
Lisa Beznosiuk is one of the world’s leading performers on early flutes. As soloist and orchestral principal with many leading UK ensembles she has performed and recorded a wide range of 18th and 19th century repertoire, on a variety of historical flutes from her own collection. Her solo recordings include Bach and Handel sonatas and concertos by Vivaldi and Mozart, which have drawn much praise.
Lisa trained at the Guildhall School of Music in London where she developed a great interest and love for the wooden flute, studying with Stephen Preston. She also found herself busy playing harpsichord continuo, a skill which has proved to be very useful during her teaching career.
She is currently Professor of Historical Flutes at the Royal Academy of Music and Guildhall School.
RICHARD TUNNICLIFFE
In his long career Richard Tunnicliffe has performed and recorded a wide repertoire, drawn from six centuries of music. He was a founder member of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, with whom he has been orchestral principal, continuo cellist and viola da gamba soloist, and was a member of renowned viol consort Fretwork until 2015. He now divides his time between solo playing and chamber music.
His acclaimed solo recordings include a disc of Early Italian Cello Music, the 6 cello concerti by the 18th century Durham-based composer John Garth, which is broadcast frequently, and a 2012 recording of Bach’s cello suites as well as 20th century works. He teaches baroque cello at the Royal College of Music.
Richard and Lisa live in Clun in South Shropshire. In 2018 with their daughter, violist Luba Tunnicliffe, they founded a chamber music series Clun Valley Music which brings internationally renowned artists to Clun and surrounding villages. For details please visit www.clunvalleymusic.co.uk
GEMMA KING
Gemma is a professional soprano soloist and choral singer. She trained at the Birmingham Conservatoire, graduating in 2006 with a First Class Bachelor of Music degree with honours.
Now living in Clun, Shropshire, Gemma performs regularly in choirs and consorts, including The Gabrieli Consort (London), Chamber Choir Ireland (Dublin), Ex Cathedra (Birmingham) and The Armonico Consort (Warwick). In addition to singing in these groups, Gemma gives solo recitals and appears as guest soloist for various choirs and choral societies.
In addition to her performing work, Gemma is Music Teacher at Wigmore High School in Herefordshire. She is an experienced choir leader and regularly holds Come and Sing events in her home-town of Clun.
Gemma’s album can be accessed on Bandcamp: https://simonpeterking.bandcamp.com/album/gemma-king-dedication
