Ambrosian Strings

Celebrating Coleridge-Taylor's 150th Birthday
2025-10-24 18:45 - 21:00 (Europe/Paris) | St. Mary the Virgin Church, 93 Fore Street, St Marychurch,, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4PZ, United Kingdom
Ambrosian Strings with Guest Artist, Victoria Cornet, Clarinet

Join us for a special evening of live chamber music at the historic St Mary the Virgin Church, St Marychurch, Torquay.
This concert celebrates Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s 150th birthday with a performance of his Clarinet Quintet in F-Sharp minor, Op.10, alongside Mozart’s much-loved Clarinet Quintet in A Major, K.581.
We are excited to welcome guest artist Victoria Cornet (clarinet), admired for her sensitive, lyrical playing. Victoria has performed with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, Glyndebourne Touring Opera, and at festivals across Europe, bringing her artistry to audiences far and wide.
With a history stretching back to the year 901, the ancient parish church of St Mary the Virgin, St Marychurch, Torquay, has stood through Saxon missionaries, Norman builders, Victorian renewal, and even wartime tragedy. Today, its rich heritage and remarkable acoustics provide the perfect backdrop for this special evening.
The evening features two masterpieces of the chamber repertoire:
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s Clarinet Quintet in F-sharp minor, Op.10, was performed in celebration of the composer’s 150th birthday.
Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet in A Major, K.581 one of the most beloved works for clarinet and strings.
Fine wines will be served before the concert and during the interval. We can not wait to welcome you to this delightful evening.
Ambrosian Strings cordially invites you to share in this occasion of culture, history, and musical artistry.
Please note: Wheelchair-accessible seating is available at this event. If you require accessible seating or have specific access needs, please let us know when booking your ticket so we can make the necessary arrangements. Companion seats are also available.
info@ambrosianmusic.com.

Duo Lamorniana
2025-11-28 19:30 - 21:30
Ambrosian Strings are proud to host Duo Lamorniana at St Mary’s for an evening of intimate and profound chamber music.

Robert Schumann„Dichterliebe“, op. 48 (arr. Stegner)
Dmitri Shostakovich Sonata for viola and piano, op. 147
Johannes Brahms Sonata for viola and piano, op. 120 no 1, F minor

Experience the poetic passion of Robert Schumann’s Dichterliebe Op.48 (arr. Stegner), the profound intensity of Dmitri Shostakovich’s Sonata for Viola and Piano Op.147, and the romantic depth of Johannes Brahms’ Sonata for Viola and Piano Op.120 No.1 in F minor.
Advance tickets: £15 (under 16s £5). £20 on the door. Doors open at 6:45pm. Refreshments available.
EARLY BIRD PRICES AVAILABLE ONLINE UNTIL 24th Nov.@12:00am
(Premium discount until 27th Nov@12:00)
For group bookings larger than 5 or enquiries, call 07886 201643 or visit ambrosianmusic.com.
Supported by Therapia and Castle Retreats.
Secure your seats now for this captivating viola and piano recital.

About Duo Lamorniana:
Ricarda Schmidt, viola, has worked with the principal orchestras inWeimar, Baden-Baden and Augsburg before joining the Meiningen Opera house as co-principal violist, a position that she held for almost 20 years. Here, she collaborated with such notable musicians as Kirill Petrenko and Elina Garanča.
After performing the gamut of operas and symphonies, Ricarda now has now dedicated herself to performing music for solo viola and chamber music with her partner Ute.
Ute Weickenmeier, piano, specialised in vocal accompaniment, and after graduation from the Hochschule für Musik “Franz Liszt in Weimar has gone on to work in the opera houses of Jena, Meiningen, Osnabrück , Halle and Nürnberg. Ute has also spent time as Assistant to the Board at her parent’s Architecture company in Munich.
She now lives in England and plays chamber music with Ricarda Schmidt.
With a history stretching back to the year 901, the ancient parish church of St Mary the Virgin, St Marychurch, Torquay, has stood through Saxon missionaries, Norman builders, Victorian renewal, and even wartime tragedy. Today, its rich heritage and remarkable acoustics provide the perfect backdrop for this special evening.
Fine wines, beers and soft drinks will be served before the concert and during the interval. We look forward to welcoming you to this delightful evening.
Ambrosian Strings cordially invites you to share in this occasion of culture, history, and musical artistry.
Please note: Wheelchair-accessible seating is available at this event. If you require accessible seating or have specific access needs, please let us know when booking your ticket so we can make the necessary arrangements. Companion seats are also available.
info@ambrosianmusic.com.
