What's On

Sunday 13 October 2024, 3.30pm

Coco Tomita & Simon Callaghan

Coco Tomita & Simon Callaghan

Presented by Saffron Hall

Part of Young Artist Concerts

The full range of colours, textures and moods of the violin and piano combination are explored in a richly varied programme. Prokofiev’s expansive sonata contains music of brittle, sometimes savage energy framed by music of restless beauty, whilst Debussy acts as a counterweight - a refined, concise wartime masterpiece of elegance and exuberance. Takemitsu links the two with music of cloudy, shimmering textures and a haunting introspection.

Japanese violinist Coco Tomita is a former BBC Young Musician of the Year strings winner and a rising star, named as ‘One to Watch’ by Gramophone Magazine and ‘Young Classical Star’ by Classic FM. Her debut album Origins received a succession of rave reviews from The Strad, Gramophone and BBC Music Magazine and was selected as ‘disc of the month’ by Apple.

Performance information

Running time

1 hour

Content warnings

Age Guidance 7+

This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.

Booking information

Seating style

This event has tiered stalls and balcony seating

Transport

Shuttle bus

The shuttle bus won't be running for this event

Programme and performers

Programme

  • Prokofiev Violin Sonata No.1
  • Takemitsu From Far beyond Chrysanthemums and November Fog
  • Debussy Violin Sonata in G minor

Performers

  • Coco Tomita violin
  • Simon Callaghan piano

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Information for your visit

Sunday 13 October 2024, 3.30pm

Schedule

All timings are approximate and will be updated closer to the show date. Please check the website on the day of the performance for up-to-date information.

Latecomers can usually be admitted at a suitable gap within the performance.

When to arrive

2.30pm - 3.15pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.

Foyer opens

2.30pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the auditorium opens.

Auditorium opens

3pm
Get your tickets ready for checking, find your seats, sit back and relax.

Show starts

3.30pm

Show ends

4.30pm (approx)

Content warnings

Age Guidance 7+

This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.

Location

Saffron Hall

Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4UH

Transport

Shuttle bus

The shuttle bus won't be running for this performance
More info

Additional information

Cloakroom

We are unable to allow any bags into the performance space which are larger than a hand bag or small backpack. Unfortunately our cloakroom will not be in operation.

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