Dear colleague,
Please find below details of two very exciting concerts which will be taking place imminently in Sidmouth Parish Church. Both concerts feature the extremely talented Devonian violinist Joel Munday who has recently joined the roster of the Tillett Trust as a Tillett Trust Debut Artist. The concert on 21st. June features a very interesting programme including the regional première of the Second Violin Concerto by Philip Glass. You will be entranced by the infectious rhythmic drive of this unique piece coupled with the requirement of virtuosic violin playing. The second concert on 24th. June features a selection of wonderful repertoire for violin and cello. The cellist teaming up with Joel Munday is the extremely talented Aurélien Pinchon from Paris.
Wishing you well and a happy summer!
Roger Hendy.
Saturday 21st. June 2025 at 7.30 p.m.
Sidmouth Parish Church
SUMMER ORCHESTRAL CONCERT
ISCA ENSEMBLE SOUTHWEST
JOEL MUNDAY
Prize-winning Devonian violinist and Tillett Trust Debut Artist.
Mendelssohn – ‘Hebrides’ Overture
Philip Glass – Violin Concerto No 2
‘The American Four Seasons’ (Southwest première)
Beethoven – Symphony No. 3 ‘Eroica’
Philip Glass : The American Four Seasons
Since its première in 2009 by Robert McDuffie and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, ‘The American Four Seasons’ has gained popularity in concert halls worldwide. The work is praised for its blend of Baroque forms with contemporary minimalism, making it both accessible and deeply moving.
Beethoven’s ‘Eroica’ Symphony
The ‘Eroica’ Symphony redefined the symphony genre, expanding its length, complexity, and emotional scope. It challenged listeners’ expectations and established Beethoven as a revolutionary figure in music. The work’s themes of heroism, struggle, and triumph resonate deeply, reflecting both personal and universal experiences.
Tickets now available in advance at www.iscaensemble.org.uk at Paragon Books, 38 High Street, Sidmouth or at the door.
Tuesday 24th. June at 3 p.m.
Sidmouth Parish Church
VIRTUOSI CHAMBER CONCERT
JOEL MUNDAY violin
AURÉLIEN PINCHON cello
Montinari – Sonata in D for Violin and Basso
Ravel – Sonata for Violin and Cello
Piazzolla – Three Tangos
Peteris Vasks – Castillo interior
Stravinsky – Pulcinella Suite arr. Piatigorsky
Admission for this recital is free.
Complimentary tickets are available from roghendy@gmail.com or from Paragon Books, 38 High Street, Sidmouth.
Application for tickets by email can now be received.
A final note.
Special appeal by Joel Munday.
The Isca Ensemble and I wish to continue to support Joel Munday and his recent appeal to secure a bow to match the Hudelmayer violin he recently acquired through the generosity of many well-wishers.
If you can find a way of supporting this new appeal, we would be very grateful.
Thank you.
Roger Hendy.
Please use the link below for further details and access to a special Go Fund Me appeal which has been set up.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/a-bow-by-daniel-schmidt-for-violinist-joel-munday?
Click here to listen to Joel and pianist Julian Trevelyan playing some enchanting Boulanger.
Joel and Julian will be presenting a special programme entitled ‘La Belle Epoque’ in Sidmouth Parish Church on Thursday 6th. November at 3 p.m.
Admission for this recital is free.
Complimentary tickets are available from roghendy@gmail.com or from June at Paragon Books, 38 High Street, Sidmouth.
Application for tickets by email can now be received.
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/isca-ensemble
Roger Hendy
roghendy@gmail.com
MD Isca Ensemble
www.iscaensemble.org.uk
Tel. 01404 823150
Mob. 07769354332
