Are you ready for an exciting new season of live music? The Club is thrilled to announce its 2025–2026 programme, featuring a lineup of eight captivating recitals. Whether you’re a seasoned concert-goer or new to live performances, you’re invited to join. You don’t need any musical knowledge – just an enthusiasm for great live music. All performances will be held at the Clevedon Community Centre on Princes Road. Get ready to experience a season filled with diverse and wonderful musical wonders.
An Excursion into Music, Near and Far
The season kicks off with a bang on Sunday, September 21st, at 3.00 p.m., in Princes Hall, featuring The Bristol Brass Consort.
Formed in 1985, The Bristol Brass Consort is a dynamic symphonic brass ensemble known for its diverse repertoire. The group performs everything from established brass classics to lesser-known pieces and new commissions. Their performances feature arrangements of music from all styles, including medieval, Baroque, and popular classics, as well as original compositions.
The Consort’s core is a brass quintet – two trumpets, French horn, trombone, and tuba, but the group frequently expands to a larger brass dectet and even an 18-piece large ensemble for bigger performances.
They regularly perform for music societies, choirs, festivals, and concert series, and are also available for weddings and special events. They have performed at many prestigious venues across Bristol and the Southwest, including St. George’s, Bristol; Bristol Beacon (formerly Colston Hall); and St. David’s Hall, Cardiff. Notable past performances include the annual Rush Sunday service at St. Mary Redcliffe Church and a 1990 concert for HRH The Princess Royal. The ensemble also appeared on BBC Television for the first-ever simultaneous broadcast of Midnight Mass from Clifton Cathedral in 1986.
The Consort’s music can be found on several recordings, including two albums: ‘Music for Metal Instruments’ and ‘Festive Brass.’
This group of five brilliant musicians opened the 2023/2024 season and are delighted to be asked to play for the Club again, and will bring a programme of music from all around the world. They use witty and humorous banter to connect with the audience, making classical music feel less formal and more fun.
As they put it themselves: “Expect some well-known pieces by famous composers such as Bach, Dvořák and Debussy as well as a number of less familiar but equally intriguing global stars, so fasten your seat belts and let the Consort be your guide for this worldwide musical excursion!”
On Tuesday, October 21st, at 7:30 p.m., head to the Teignmouth Room for Duo Correa-Andrews. The duo are a highly regarded musical partnership consisting of Emily Andrews on flute and voice, and Francisco Correa on guitar. They are a husband-and-wife team who met in France in 2011 and have been performing together internationally ever since. They’re praised for their intimate and engaging performances, which blend classical repertoire with vibrant Latin American music, particularly from Francisco’s native Colombia.
Emily Andrews is a British flautist and mezzo-soprano who is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Music and the University of Cambridge. In addition to her work with the duo, she’s an accomplished chamber musician and has performed with orchestras like the Welsh National Opera and the BBC National Orchestra of Wales.
Francisco Correa is an acclaimed Colombian guitarist and composer. He has performed with leading orchestras on both sides of the Atlantic. He is a prominent figure in the classical guitar community, serving as president of the Bristol Classical Guitar Society. His debut CD, ‘Música de la tierrita‘ (‘music from the homeland’), focuses on classical guitar music by young Colombian composers, with several pieces written specifically for him.
The duo’s repertoire is a unique blend of styles, including traditional classical music and a variety of Latin American genres. They specialise in music from ‘the land of a thousand rhythms,’ a nickname for Colombia, and their performances often feature works that blend classical harmonies with Colombian folk styles like the Bambuco and Pasillo.
Beyond their work as a duo, Emily Andrews and Francisco Correa are part of the award-winning CarmenCo trio, which also features guitarist David Massey. This trio performs their own arrangements of classical and operatic pieces, often incorporating movement and storytelling into their concerts. CarmenCo grew out of the Andrews Massey Duo, which Emily and David formed in 2009. The addition of Francisco allowed for a richer texture and greater variety in their performances.
Next up, on Tuesday, November 18th, at 7:30 p.m., internationally acclaimed pianist Béla Hartmann returns to Clevedon for his fourth visit and will play Bach, Beethoven, (late) Schubert and Chopin.
Béla Hartmann’s career is marked by significant achievements in performance, competition, and musical scholarship. He has performed in prestigious venues worldwide, including Carnegie Hall in New York and Wigmore Hall in London. A notable aspect of his performance career was a London series where he performed the complete Piano Sonatas of Schubert at Steinway Hall.
In terms of recognition, Hartmann was a prize-winner at the International Schubert Competition in Dortmund in 1997 and received the Beethoven Medal of the Beethoven Piano Society of Europe in 1995. His talent was further highlighted when he was a semi-finalist at the Leeds International Piano Competition in 2000.
His work extends beyond the stage to include a successful recording career and other musical endeavours. His debut CD, released by Meridian Records in 2011 and featuring works by Schubert, was met with critical acclaim. He has also recorded the early Piano Concerto in A Minor by Mendelssohn with the Keld Ensemble.
Beyond performing and recording, Hartmann is also a musical essayist, publishing articles and reviews on a range of topics. He has recently begun composing pieces for aspiring pianists and is an active teacher, working with students from beginners to post-graduate level, in addition to serving as an adjudicator and giving masterclasses.
The Autumn programme concludes on Tuesday, December 9th, at 7:30 p.m., in Princes Hall, with The Lansdown Quartet.
The Lansdown String Quartet is a British chamber music ensemble formed in 2023. The quartet’s name comes from the fact that they rehearse in the Lansdown area of Bath. This fine string quartet will play Dvořák’s (American) Quartet, along with pieces by Debussy, Sibelius, and more.
The four members of the Modern Lansdown String Quartet are: Richard Couldridge, 1st violin, Claire Goldie, 2nd violin, Rachel Wilks, viola and Kate Robey, cello.
The members were all friends who had played together in orchestras and other quartets for many years before deciding to form their own group. They were looking for a way to continue making music and seeing each other regularly, particularly during quieter periods of the winter.
They are a community-focused ensemble that performs classical repertoire in intimate settings and at select events. Their performances often take place in small, intimate venues like village halls. A notable part of their rehearsal process includes enjoying tea and cake, which they credit for keeping their inspiration going. Some of their events have also included ‘high tea’ for the audience, blending the musical performance with a social experience.
The New Year Brings More Musical Wonders
The season continues in the new year on Sunday, January 25th, 2026, at 3.00 p.m., in Princes Hall, with the Bochmann String Trio. They will perform works by Beethoven, Taneyev, and Ravel’s beloved ‘Pavane pour une Infante défunt.’
The Bochmann String Trio is a highly regarded chamber music group, led by its founder, the violinist Michael Bochmann, MBE. While Michael Bochmann is perhaps best known for founding the long-standing Bochmann String Quartet, he also leads this trio, which features a different lineup of accomplished musicians.
The trio is a more recent formation that has performed in various concert series. The current members are:
Michael Bochmann: An internationally acclaimed violinist and conductor, Bochmann is the trio’s leader. He is also the founder and artistic director of the Lenthall Concerts. He formed the Bochmann String Quartet in 1977, which toured and broadcast for 25 years. He has performed with Sir Yehudi Menuhin and other prominent musicians.
Carol Hubel-Allen: A talented violist who studied at the Royal Academy of Music and has performed with several orchestras and string quartets in the UK, Europe, and the US, including the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.
Nicola Tait Baxter or David Powell, cello: The trio has featured different cellists, including Nicola Tait Baxter, who is an acclaimed soloist and chamber musician, and David Powell, who is the sub-principal cellist with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.
The Bochmann String Trio’s repertoire often includes works from the classical and romantic periods. They have performed works by major composers such as Beethoven, Schubert, and Mozart. They are noted for their intimate and expressive performances, and their concerts are often featured in smaller, more personal venues.
On Tuesday, February 17th, at 7:30 p.m., head to the Teignmouth Room for a performance by the esteemed pianist Paul Turner. Turner specialises in chamber music and is the founder of the Swindon Recital Series. His career is marked by a deep commitment to collaboration and a reputation for sensitive and soulful playing.
An honours graduate and an elected Associate of the Royal Academy of Music, Turner won several awards during his time there, most notably the prestigious Peter Pears Accompaniment Prize, which was adjudicated by Peter Pears himself. He studied under renowned musicians such as John Streets and Geoffrey Parsons.
Turner’s career is marked by his collaborations with a wide range of eminent musicians. As a sought-after accompanist and chamber musician, he has performed with acclaimed vocalists including Jane Eaglen, Patricia Rozario, and Ruggero Raimondi. His work with instrumentalists includes collaborations with Michael Collins, Nicholas Daniel, Caroline Dale, and Jack Brymer. He is also an official accompanist for masterclasses and summer schools.
A founder and artistic director of the Swindon Recital Series, a professional chamber music series, Turner has demonstrated his commitment to bringing high-quality, affordable performances to the community and promoting educational outreach. His repertoire is extensive and varied, ranging from classical composers like Chopin and Mussorgsky to contemporary pieces. He has performed works such as Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and Concerto in F and has had new works written for him, including Anastasia Pavlyk’s Roads to Freedom. Turner has performed at major concert halls in London and across the UK, as well as in Europe and South America. He has been involved in several recordings, including Lydia Kakabadse’s Ithaka and Turner Carr’s I Offer You Love. Critics have consistently praised his playing, describing it as ‘superlative in every way—wonderfully sensitive, with a very wide tonal palette.’
Next, on Tuesday, March 17th, at 7:30 p.m., in the Teignmouth Room, enjoy a performance by mezzo-soprano Rudge Rudge, and pianist Claire Wilding. They are promising songs and piano solos by Purcell, Mozart, Fauré, Vaughan Williams, Ireland, and others, with a light-hearted finale.
Pamela Rudge, Mezzo-soprano
Rudge is a classical mezzo-soprano with a long and distinguished career as a performer, educator, and musical director. She trained at the Royal College of Music and has a wide repertoire, including opera, light opera, oratorio, and recital and concert work. She has performed throughout the UK and internationally in countries such as France, Germany, the Netherlands, Zimbabwe, and Mali.
She is a soloist with UK orchestras, known for her performances in works like Elgar’s ‘Sea Pictures’ and Rossini’s ‘Petite Messe Solennelle.’ She has also been featured on BBC Radio 3 and 4. Her operatic roles are diverse, ranging from Mrs. Herring in Britten’s ‘Albert Herring’ to Suzuki in Puccini’s ‘Madame Butterfly.’ She also created the role of Madame Coulette in the world premiere of Eric Wetherell’s opera, ‘A Foreign Field,’ for which she received critical acclaim.
Rudge has a significant career in education. She worked at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School for over two decades, eventually becoming Head of Music and Singing. In this role, she trained actors in singing, with her students achieving considerable success in competitions like the Stephen Sondheim Student Performer of the Year Competition. She has also been a musical director for numerous shows, including the critically acclaimed ‘London Road’ and ‘Catastrophe Bay’ at the Bristol Old Vic. She is also the President of the Portishead Choral Society.
Claire Wilding, Pianist
Clare Wilding has been a piano teacher for many years, offering both in-person and online lessons via Skype. She has also served as a piano section contact for the Bristol Festival of Music, Speech & Drama. As a musician, she has performed in concerts, including a classical music performance with mezzo-soprano Alison Bell. This performance featured a variety of music for voice and piano, including works by Schumann and Fauré.
The season concludes on Tuesday, April 21st, at 7:30 p.m., in Princes Hall, with the return of the excellent Rockhampton Wind Quintet. They will perform a programme of music from Mozart to Scott.
Based in South Gloucestershire, the Rockhampton Wind Quintet is a chamber music ensemble that has established itself as a vibrant part of the local music scene. Known for their dynamic and varied performances, the quintet showcases the rich and diverse repertoire written for wind instruments.
The ensemble is composed of five talented musicians, each bringing their unique voice to the group: Gareth Williams on flute, Sophie Cottrell on oboe, Emma Tenison on clarinet, Mike Lea-Wilson on horn, and Hazel Woods on bassoon. Together, they expertly navigate a wide range of musical styles, from the elegant classical works of Mozart to the contemporary sounds of Poulenc and beyond. Their programs frequently feature a captivating mix of composers, including everything from the traditional melodies of Malcolm Arnold to the jazzy rhythms of George Gershwin, demonstrating the versatility of their instrumentation.
The quintet is deeply rooted in the local community, performing at a variety of venues across the region. Their history of concerts includes notable appearances at the Horton and Little Sodbury Village Hall and even the grand setting of Bristol Cathedral. Their performances have consistently been met with acclaim, with a review in the Bristol Post from 2013 praising their recital as ‘Wonderful tunes brilliantly played by these talented musicians.’ The group’s name, Rockhampton, likely pays homage to the village in South Gloucestershire, a testament to their strong local ties. Through their active presence and high-quality performances, the Rockhampton Wind Quintet continues to enrich the cultural landscape of the area.
Ticket Information
2025- 2026 Concert Season Subscriptions
The subscription rates for the eight concerts in the 2025 – 2026 season are as follows;
- Full Subscription = £72 (a saving of £24 to the door rate of £12 per concert)
- Half Subscription (four concerts) = £38 ( a saving of £10)
Half Subscription entitles you to attend the four Autumn or Spring concerts
Under 18s get in free!
Ways to pay
You can pay in advance either by BACS transfer (which they would prefer), or at the door of the first concert – either by card, cash or cheque.
BACS payments should be made to Clevedon Community Association Music Club (it may show as just Clevedon Community Association), Account Number 00460957, Sort Code 30-18-88. Please put your surname as a reference. You will receive a confirmation email from the Treasurer when payment is received. Please email any questions about payments to markcraddy@gmail.com or phone 07542 778769.