The Bridgepoint Ensemble is joined by 'The Renaissance Man of classical music' (Classical Music Magazine), Matthew Sharp, for an eclectic evening, demonstrating his versatility and all-round musicianship. In the first half of the concert, Matthew will sing with the string quartet accompanying him in Schubert songs, Mozart arias and a little Jaques Brel. 

In the second half, Matthew will take his cello and join the quartet for a performance of the piece that Artur Rubinstein referred to as being a depiction “of the entrance to heaven”; Schubert’s Quintet for Strings. The work is widely regarded as being one of the pinnacles of the western classical music canon.

This performance is part of Rye Creative Centre’s weekend of music events aimed at establishing Rye’s newest venue as a cultural hub, with musical activity at its heart. In association with Bridgepoint Music and East Sussex Music the weekend will provide opportunities for community music-making, string instrument taster sessions, workshops, a mass sing-along and round off with a spectacular day of concerts! For the full weekend programme please click here.

Programme:

Mozart - Divertimento in Bb
Mozart- ‘Madamina’ from Don Giovanni
Jaques Brel- des Vieux Amants
Schubert - Der Erlkӧnig 

- Interval -

Schubert - Quintet for Strings in C major

The Bridgepoint Ensemble:
Ruth Rogers and Matthew Ward, violins; 
Ian Rathbone, viola; 
Hannah Sloane, cello 

with Matthew Sharp, baritone and cello

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Ticket Information:
Adults £20 
Under 18s Free

Please note this event is likely to be socially distanced, in line with the Government’s current Covid restrictions.

Access:
Rye Creative Centre has level access throughout the performance wing, and offers disabled parking and accessible toilet facilities.