Join us as we perform a seasonal selection - of course including carols for everyone to sing together!
Full programme details to come.
Robin accompanies the Thanet Chamber Choir in a concert of Christmas music.
Conducted by Peter Futcher in the charming church of St Nicholas-at-Wade.
Robin (harpsichord) joins Lisete da Silva Bull (flute and recorders), Henrik Persson (viola da gamba and cello), and Walter Reiter (violin) for another concert in the extraordinary ballroom of the Grand Hotel, Folkestone.
In their third concert together the ensemble look to Baroque France for inspiration (following from Germany and Italy). Come along for an afternoon of beautiful music and stunning playing.
Cantate are joined by an selected ensemble of professional musicians to perform two beautiful and thought provoking works: Mozart’s Requiem mass and Tom Randle’s ‘The Affirming Flame’.
Randle wrote his work for Ipswich Choral Society in 2019, and in this concert Cantate premiere a specially prepared reduced score version. The soloists who performed in the Snape Maltings Premiere, Gillian Keith and Trevor Bowes, return to perform with Cantate again.
Robin plays harpsichord with Lisete da Silva Bull on Baroque Flute. This programme explores the historic meeting of JS Bach, CPE Bach, JJ Quantz and Frederick the Great - a pivotal point in music history.
Concert presented by Canterbury Music Club
Robin plays harpsichord with the Folkestone Baroque Ensemble, this time in a feast of music by Vivaldi. Robin plays J.S. Bach’s keyboard arrangement of Marcello’s Oboe concerto in d minor.
Full programme details to come
Robin performs a short concert designed to fit into your lunch break. On the stunning Richards, Fowkes and Co organ.
Roseingrave (Organist at St George’s 1725-1749) Voluntary and Fugue
Frederick Frahm London Premiere of Babitt Sonata
Mendelssohn Sonata V
Robin returns to play organ in the JAM on the Marsh Festival in an exciting concert with the choir of Selwyn College Cambridge and Onyx Brass conducted by Sarah MacDonald.
Including world premieres by Dani Howard and Steve Richer and The Farthest Shore by Paul Mealor.
Robin accompanies the choir of Junior King’s School Canterbury on their concert tour to Germany and the Netherlands.
Concerts in Jüchen, Niederkrüchten, Schwalmtal, Doesburg.
Singer-Composer Helgi Ingvarsson sings his own magical and transporting songs inspired by the nature and mythology of his home country, Iceland. Accompanied on the piano by Robin. All in the stunning performance space of the iconic St Pancras Hotel clock tower.
Robin conducts Cantate with period instrumentalists from Vivace! in a programme of opera, cantata and church music from London’s vibrant 18th century musical world.
Full programme to be announced.
Robin plays organ accompaniment for Mozart Missa Brevis in D major, Parry ‘I was Glad’ and Harris ‘Evening Hymn’.
Nicholas Danks conducts the Knightsbridge Festival Choir.
Music to celebrate the newly restored Norman & Beard organ of St Mary’s church, Cheveley. Robin will perform a mixed programme to show off the organ to it’s very best, with lots for everyone to enjoy.
The evening starts at 6.30pm with drinks and a chance to meet Robin, and then the concert at 7pm will last approximately 90 minutes without interval. Robin will introduce the music and the organ during the concert, and audience can watch everything projected onto a large screen.
This programme includes: Handel “Arrival of the Queen of Sheba”, Largo from the New World Symphony, Widor Toccata from Symphony No.5, and much more.
Robin gives a short solo recital, which follows on from choral evensong. Entrance is free with a retiring collection.
This concert includes the World Premiere of Frederick Frahm’s Babbitt Sonata. This three-movement work is inspired by ‘Babbitt’ written by Sinclair Lewis in 1922.
Also, Dietrich Buxtehude’s extended choral prelude on “Nun Freut Euch, Lieben Christen Gmein” BuxWV 210, and Alexandre Guilmant’s March on a theme of Handel “Lift up your heads”.
Come along - it’ll be the best 45 minutes of your week!
Kent College Choirs perform Fauré’s Requiem and ‘The heavens are telling’ from Hadyn’s Creation. Robin plays orchestral organ.
Robin conducts Cantate in Johannes Brahms’ Requiem, in the arrangement for two piano accompaniment, alongside pieces by Clara Schumann.
Pianists: David Knotts and Alexander Trigg
Soloists: Anna Gregg and Sonny Fielding
Robin plays organ continuo with Hampstead Chamber Choir, conducted by Dominic Brennen.
MacMillan Strathclyde Motets, Bach Four motets
Robin plays continuo organ with the Cantus Ensemble.
Purcell Hear my prayer, O Lord. J.S. Bach Jesu, meine Freude. MacMillan Strathclyde Motets. Scarlatti Stabat Mater
Robin accompanies singers from The King’s School Canterbury on the fabulous Klais organ in a concert performance of Maurice Duruflé’s sublime Requiem, conducted by William Bersey, Head of Music at the school.
Duruflé sets the Gregorian chant for the Requiem mass and weaves it into a rich and evocative soundscape for contemplation and prayer.
Robin teaches organ at The King’s School Canterbury, and regularly plays for school services in Canterbury Cathedral.
Robin accompanies the City of Canterbury Chamber Choir in two favourite French settings of the Requiem, by Maurice Duruflé and Gabriel Fauré, conducted by Peter Futcher
Tickets £10 from ticketsource or on the door
Robin is the harpsichordist of the Folkestone Baroque Ensemble. In this, their second concert together, they perform music by Georg Philipp Telemann.
Violin: Walter Reiter, Baroque flute: Lisete da Silva Bull, Gamba: Henrik Persson.
Tickets: in advance or on the door, link to follow
Robin plays continuo harpsichord for Ipswich Choral Society’s performance of Messiah.
Cem Mansur conducts Ipswich choral Society with guests Ipswich Chamber and local instrumentalists. This concert marks the end of celebrations of ICS’s 200th anniversary year of concerts.
Join Robin for a midweek lunchtime programme in the stunning Bradford Cathedral.
Lunch available from 12.30pm for a fee. Concert starts at 1pm, free entry.
A light and entertaining programme in the wonderful surroundings of Waltham Abbey church, on the awesome newly rebuilt Walker/Mander organ
Robin plays harpsichord with period Flautists Lisete da Silva Bull. Music by J.S.Bach, C.P.E.Bach, Frederick the Great, and J.J. Quantz.
Tickets on the door or from Eventbrite
Robin performs in the stunning Orvieto Cathedral, Italy.
Programme and full details to be announced
Robin plays organ in the JAM Sinfonia. A programme of music from and inspired by Vienna.
See the festival website for details and to book tickets (highly recommended).
Join Robin and ICS in the beautiful Christchurch Park for a concert with a difference.
ICS join the Wolsey 550 celebrations with specially commissioned works (Stephen Rumsey, Mark Blatchly and Liz Alexander) and other music chosen to enjoy with your picnic in the open air. Bring the whole family and enjoy an hour of live music as you eat, play, dance, enjoy!
Gather and enjoy picnics from 12 noon. Music starts at 12.30pm and lasts about one hour. And it’s all free!
Robin conducts Cantate in a programme inspired by the Paris Olympics, with music from around the world.
Robin, with organ pupils from Woodbridge school and newly appointed Director of Music of St Mary’s James Davy, give a special organ concert at St Mary’s Woodbridge. The evening starts with drinks at 7pm, followed by an hour of music at 7.30pm. Entry is free, and you are invited to donate generously to the new Organ Prize fund for Woodbridge School, to promote and encourage organ study in the school.
Music will include Messaien, Bach, Arvo Pärt and Holst and plenty more.
Join us for a fun and entertaining evening - suitable for all ages. There will be opportunities for younger attendees to see and try the organ after the concert.
Robin accompanies Faversham Voices in the beautiful Assembly rooms for a concert of music which will lift the spirits. Conducted by David Knotts.
Free entry
Robin plays harpsichord in the first concert of this exciting newly formed period instrument ensemble.
Music by Handel, Telemann, Couperin, Buxtehude, Matteis and BoismortierWalter Reiter - Violin. Lisete da Silva Bull - Flute and Recorder. Henrik Persson - Viol.
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Robin conducts Ipswich Choral Society with guests Halifax Choral Society and the Britten Sinfonia in Haydn’s great work. This performance marks the choir’s 200th anniversary.
Come and hear me conduct this ever-popular work in glorious surroundings of Snape Maltings and help us celebrate 200 years of singing.
Robin plays organ solo accompaniment for this Baroque masterpiece with Louisa Hunter-Bradley and Kristy Swift
Join us in the beautiful surroundings of St Lawrence church, Alton.
