January
Sa. 12.1.2008 at 8 pm in the Rathaussaal Bad Karlshafen (Bad Karlshafener Kammerkonzerte):
“Bohemian Rhapsody“ — Piano trio. Where is Bohemia? The answer to this question lies in the performance by the Hamburg Chamber Players of Haydn’s “Gypsy“ Trio and works by Suk, Janácek, Dvorák and Smetana. Ian Mardon (violin), Rolf Herbrechtsmeyer (cello) and Yuko Hirose (piano)
Free Admission
Sa. 19.1.2008 at 7:30 pm in the Kreuzkirche Henstedt-Ulzburg, Gemeindesaal, Hamburger Str. 30:
“Bohemian Rhapsody“ — Piano trio. Where is Bohemia? The answer to this question lies in the performance by the Hamburg Chamber Players of Haydn’s “Gypsy“ Trio and works by Suk, Janácek, Dvorák and Smetana. Ian Mardon (violin), Rolf Herbrechtsmeyer (cello) and Yuko Hirose (piano)
Admission EUR 10,- (EUR 8,-)
Sa. 26.1.2008 at 6 pm in St. Johannis-Kirche in Hamburg-Eppendorf, Ludolfstr. 66:
“Lux Aeterna“. “Through my music, I wish to inspire everyone to discover their own inner strength and to fulfill their hearts desires. “ Enjoy the intense, warm tone of the unaccompanied Guadagnini. Works by Bach, Paganini and Debussy as well as Mardon’s newest composition, “Lux Aeterna“. Ian Mardon (violin)
Free Admission
February
Su. 3.2.2008 at 11 am in Museum Langes Tannen Uetersen, Heidgrabener Straße, Museumsscheune: „Immer wieder Sonntags“:
"Fuego Español – the Fiery Passion of Spain" - Recital. Spanish music to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the death of the Spanish violin virtuoso, Pablo de Sarasate, in 2008. The fiery melodies accompanied by short anecdotes from the lives of the composers allow the audience to escape into the culture of southern Europe. Ian Mardon (violin), Yuko Hirose (piano)"
Admission EUR 9,- Tickets: Tel. 04122-42441.
We. 6.2.2008 at 6 pm in the St. Georgsberg Church, Ratzeburg, Wedenberg 9:
"Fuego Español – the Fiery Passion of Spain" - Recital. Spanish music to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the death of the Spanish violin virtuoso, Pablo de Sarasate, in 2008. The fiery melodies accompanied by short anecdotes from the lives of the composers allow the audience to escape into the culture of southern Europe. Ian Mardon (violin), Yuko Hirose (piano)"
Free Admission
March
Sa 8.3.2008 at 8 pm in Trapp´s Alter Gasthof Dahlenburg-Ellringen, Ellringer Neetzetal 10:
"Fuego Español – the Fiery Passion of Spain" - Recital.Spanish music to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the death of the Spanish violin virtuoso, Pablo de Sarasate, in 2008. The fiery melodies accompanied by short anecdotes from the lives of the composers allow the audience to escape into the culture of southern Europe. Ian Mardon (violin), Yuko Hirose (piano)"
Admission EUR 12,-. Tickets: 05851-7469, www.kunst-auf-trapp.de
Su.16.3.2008 at 6 pm in the Thomaskirche Norderstedt, Glashütter Kirchenweg 20:
"Fuego Español – the Fiery Passion of Spain" - Recital. Spanish music to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the death of the Spanish violin virtuoso, Pablo de Sarasate, in 2008. The fiery melodies accompanied by short anecdotes from the lives of the composers allow the audience to escape into the culture of southern Europe. Ian Mardon (violin), Yuko Hirose (piano)"
Admission EUR 8,- www.thomaskirche-norderstedt.de
April
Tu. 1.4.2008 at 7 pm in the Yelm High School, Auditorium in Yelm, WA, USA:
"Fuego Español – the Fiery Passion of Spain" - Recital. Spanish music to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the death of the Spanish violin virtuoso, Pablo de Sarasate, in 2008. The fiery melodies accompanied by short anecdotes from the lives of the composers allow the audience to escape into the culture of southern Europe. Ian Mardon (violin), Wolfgang Wortberg (piano)"
Admission $10
Sa. 5.4.2008 at 7 pm in the St. Johannis Church, Hamburg-Curslack, Curslacker Deich 142:
"Yearning for the Springtime" - String Trio. Mozart’s masterpiece, the Divertimento for string trio in E flat major, was written around the same time as the famous song, “Sehnsucht nach dem Frühlinge“ (“Yearning for the Springtime”). It is perhaps not surprising then to find a portion of the melody from this song in the 6th Movement of the Trio. This and other magical melodies by Mozart, Hindemith and Debussy offer a delightful listening experience, and not just in the springtime! Between the musical works, the musicians will offer short explanations to the pieces and their composers. Ian Mardon (violin),Julia Mensching (viola) and Rolf Herbrechtsmeyer (cello)
Free Admission
Sa. 12.4.2008 at 7 pm in the Erlöserkirche Uetersen, Ossenpadd 62:
Yearning for the Springtime - String Trio. Mozart’s masterpiece, the Divertimento for string trio in E flat major, was written around the same time as the famous song, “Sehnsucht nach dem Frühlinge“ (“Yearning for the Springtime”). It is perhaps not surprising then to find a portion of the melody from this song in the 6th Movement of the Trio. This and other magical melodies by Mozart, Hindemith and Debussy offer a delightful listening experience, and not just in the springtime! Between the musical works, the musicians will offer short explanations to the pieces and their composers. Ian Mardon (violin),Julia Mensching (viola) and Rolf Herbrechtsmeyer (cello)
Admission EUR 10,-
Fr. 18.4.2008 at 8 pm in Schloss Neuenburg, Zetel near Wilhelmshafen:
Yearning for the Springtime - String Trio. Mozart’s masterpiece, the Divertimento for string trio in E flat major, was written around the same time as the famous song, “Sehnsucht nach dem Frühlinge“ (“Yearning for the Springtime”). It is perhaps not surprising then to find a portion of the melody from this song in the 6th Movement of the Trio. This and other magical melodies by Mozart, Hindemith and Debussy offer a delightful listening experience, and not just in the springtime! Between the musical works, the musicians will offer short explanations to the pieces and their composers. Ian Mardon (violin),Julia Mensching (viola) and Rolf Herbrechtsmeyer (cello)
Admission EUR 10,- Kulturbüro Neuenburg, Urwaldstr. 37, Tel. 04452 - 1302, kultur@t-online.de
Su. 20.4.2008 at 4 pm in Jagdschlösschen am Ukleisee, Eutin: „Schauen, lauschen und genießen“:
"Fuego Español – the Fiery Passion of Spain" - Recital. Spanish music to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the death of the Spanish violin virtuoso, Pablo de Sarasate, in 2008. The fiery melodies accompanied by short anecdotes from the lives of the composers allow the audience to escape into the culture of southern Europe. Ian Mardon (violin), Yuko Hirose (piano)"
Admission EUR 14,- Tickets: Ticket Shop Eutin. Tel. 04521-70 97 24 www.eutiner-konzertsommer.de
Fr. 25.4.2008 at 8 pm in the Zeiss Planetarium Bochum, Castroper Str. 67:
“Lux Aeterna“. “Through my music, I wish to inspire everyone to discover their own inner strength and to fulfill their hearts desires. “ Enjoy the intense, warm tone of the unaccompanied Guadagnini. Works by Bach, Paganini and Debussy as well as Mardon’s newest composition, “Lux Aeterna“. Ian Mardon (violin)
Admission EUR 12,-. Tickets: 0234-516060. www.planetarium-bochum.de
Sa. 26.4.2008 at 7:30 pm in the Bandreißerkate Haseldorf near Wedel, Achtern Dörp 3:
"Fuego Español – the Fiery Passion of Spain" - Recital. Spanish music to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the death of the Spanish violin virtuoso, Pablo de Sarasate, in 2008. The fiery melodies accompanied by short anecdotes from the lives of the composers allow the audience to escape into the culture of southern Europe. Ian Mardon (violin), Yuko Hirose (piano)"
Admission EUR 15,- Tickects: 04129 - 452 or 1033. www.kulturverein-haseldorfermarsch.de
We. 30.4.2008 at 7:30 pm in Refektorium Kloster Zarrentin:
“Bridges Between Tonal Worlds of Time” — Recital Programme. On every imaginary “bridge”, we pause to listen to and experience from a historical viewpoint, works by Debussy, Schumann, Kreisler, Sarasate and Saint-Saëns. With Yuko Hirose, piano.
Admission EUR 14,- Tickets: 038851-838-510 www.kloster-zarrentin.de
May
Fr. 16.5.2008 at 8 pm in the Gemeinnützigen Lübeck, Königstr. 5
"Fuego Español – the Fiery Passion of Spain" - Recital. Spanish music to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the death of the Spanish violin virtuoso, Pablo de Sarasate, in 2008. The fiery melodies accompanied by short anecdotes from the lives of the composers allow the audience to escape into the culture of southern Europe. Ian Mardon (violin), Yuko Hirose (piano)"
Admission EUR 10,- www.diag-luebeck.de
Sa. 17.5.2008 at 8 pm in the Kulturmühle Friedrichskoog:
"Fuego Español – the Fiery Passion of Spain" - Recital. Spanish music to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the death of the Spanish violin virtuoso, Pablo de Sarasate, in 2008. The fiery melodies accompanied by short anecdotes from the lives of the composers allow the audience to escape into the culture of southern Europe. Ian Mardon (violin), Yuko Hirose (piano)"
Admission EUR 10,- Tickets 04854-90 49 40 www.kik-kultur.de
Su. 18.5.2008 at 8 pm in the Eine Welt Kirche, Schneverdingen:
“Lux Aeterna“. “Through my music, I wish to inspire everyone to discover their own inner strength and to fulfill their hearts desires. “ Enjoy the intense, warm tone of the unaccompanied Guadagnini. Works by Bach, Paganini and Debussy as well as Mardon’s newest composition, “Lux Aeterna“. Ian Mardon (violin)
Free Admission
June
Su. 1.6.2008 at 6 pm in the Paul-Gerhard-Gemeinde church hall, Mannheim, Paul-Gerhardt-Str. 6:
"Fuego Español – the Fiery Passion of Spain" - Recital. Spanish music to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the death of the Spanish violin virtuoso, Pablo de Sarasate, in 2008. The fiery melodies accompanied by short anecdotes from the lives of the composers allow the audience to escape into the culture of southern Europe. Ian Mardon (violin), Yuko Hirose (piano)"
Free Admission www.dsg-rhein-neckar.de
Fr. 20.6.2008 at 8 pm in the Ev. Gemeindehaus (Church Hall) Norddorf / Amrum, Prästerstigh 3:
“Reality and Dreams” — Piano quartet. Dream away with the Hamburg Chamber Players performing Schumann’s Piano Quartet in E flat Op. 47 as well as works by Dohnányi, Smetana and Dawydow. Ian Mardon (violin), Julia Mensching (viola), Rolf Herbrechtsmeyer (cello) Yuko Hirose (piano).
Advance Tickets EUR 12,- Evening Admission EUR 13,- Amrum Tourism 04682 – 940315. www.amrum.de
Sa. 21.6.2008 at 7 pm in the Petri-Kirche Burg / Dithmarschen, Am Markt:
“Reality and Dreams” — Piano quartet. Dream away with the Hamburg Chamber Players performing Schumann’s Piano Quartet in E flat Op. 47 as well as works by Dohnányi, Smetana and Dawydow. Ian Mardon (violin), Julia Mensching (viola), Rolf Herbrechtsmeyer (cello) Yuko Hirose (piano).
Advance Tickets EUR 12,- Evening Admission EUR 14,- Tickets: Burger Bücherstube und Buchhandlung Schopf, Brunsbüttel. www.kirche-burg.de
Su. 29.6.2008 at 6 pm Guts-Scheune Stuhr, Varrel near Bremen:
Saint-Saëns: Introduction et Rondo Capriccioso op.28 for Violin and Orchestra. Ian Mardon (violin). Orchester der Universität Bremen. Conductor: Prof. Dr. Susanne Gläß.
Admission EUR 12,- www.orchester.uni-bremen.de
July
We. 2.7.2008 at 30 Uhr Universität Bremen. Open Air. Nearby Haus am Walde. In case of rain, in the Hörsaal für Jura.:
Saint-Saëns: Introduction et Rondo Capriccioso op.28 for Violin and Orchestra. Ian Mardon (violin). Orchester der Universität Bremen. Conductor: Prof. Dr. Susanne Gläß.
Free Admission
We. 16.7.2008 at 6:10 in the St. Marienkirche Rendsburg:
"Fuego Español – the Fiery Passion of Spain" - Recital. Spanish music to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the death of the Spanish violin virtuoso, Pablo de Sarasate, in 2008. The fiery melodies accompanied by short anecdotes from the lives of the composers allow the audience to escape into the culture of southern Europe. Ian Mardon (violin), Yuko Hirose (piano)"
Free Admission
August
Sa. 16.8.2008 at 8 pm in the church of Neukirchen / Ostsee: „Angeliter Sommerkonzerte“:
"Yearning for the Springtime" - String Trio. Mozart’s masterpiece, the Divertimento for string trio in E flat major, was written around the same time as the famous song, “Sehnsucht nach dem Frühlinge“ (“Yearning for the Springtime”). It is perhaps not surprising then to find a portion of the melody from this song in the 6th Movement of the Trio. This and other magical melodies by Mozart, Hindemith and Debussy offer a delightful listening experience, and not just in the springtime! Between the musical works, the musicians will offer short explanations to the pieces and their composers. Ian Mardon (violin),Julia Mensching (viola) and Rolf Herbrechtsmeyer (cello)"
Admission EUR 10,- Tickets: 04632-849 140, www.angeliter-sommerkonzerte.de
We. 27.8.2008 at 8 pm in the Halligkirche Hooge:
“Lux Aeterna“. “Through my music, I wish to inspire everyone to discover their own inner strength and to fulfill their hearts desires. “ Enjoy the intense, warm tone of the unaccompanied Guadagnini. Works by Bach, Paganini and Debussy as well as Mardon’s newest composition, “Lux Aeterna“. Ian Mardon (violin)
Free Admission
Sa. 30.8.2008 at 7:30 pm in Domäne Scharnebeck, Scharnebeck near Lüneburg, Mühlenstr. 3:
"Fuego Español – the Fiery Passion of Spain" - Recital. Spanish music to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the death of the Spanish violin virtuoso, Pablo de Sarasate, in 2008. The fiery melodies accompanied by short anecdotes from the lives of the composers allow the audience to escape into the culture of southern Europe. Ian Mardon (violin), Yuko Hirose (piano)"
Admission EUR 10,- Tickets: 04136-90721 www.scharnebeck.de
September
Su. 14.9.2008 at 8 pm in the St. Peter-Kirche, St. Peter-Ording, Olsdorfer Straße:
“Parallel Worlds of the Romantic” — Piano Quintet. The Hamburg Chamber Players invite you to participate in a little thought experiment and compare the compositions of two friends from Hamburg in terms of “Parallel Worlds“: The Piano Quintet Op. 20 in D major by Ferdinand Thieriot and the Piano Quartet in C minor Op. 60 by Johannes Brahms. Ian Mardon (violin), Ilona Raasch (violin), Rudolf Seippel (viola), Martin von Hopffgarten (cello), Yuko Hirose (piano).
Tickets and Info 04863-2260
Fr. 19.9.2008 at 8 pm in the Auferstehungskirche Glücksburg:
"Fuego Español – the Fiery Passion of Spain" - Recital. Spanish music to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the death of the Spanish violin virtuoso, Pablo de Sarasate, in 2008. The fiery melodies accompanied by short anecdotes from the lives of the composers allow the audience to escape into the culture of southern Europe. Ian Mardon (violin), Yuko Hirose (piano)"
Admission EUR 10,-
Sa. 21.9.2008 4:30 pm in the St. Pankratius-Kirche Hamburg-Neuenfelde, Organistenweg: „Musikwerft“
“Lux Aeterna“. “Through my music, I wish to inspire everyone to discover their own inner strength and to fulfill their hearts desires. “ Enjoy the intense, warm tone of the unaccompanied Guadagnini. Works by Bach, Paganini and Debussy as well as Mardon’s newest composition, “Lux Aeterna“. Ian Mardon (violin)
Free Admission
Sa. 27.9.2008 at 8 pm in Kreismuseum Ratzeburg, Rokokosaal, Domhof 12:
“Bohemian Rhapsody“ — Piano trio. Where is Bohemia? The answer to this question lies in the performance by the Hamburg Chamber Players of Haydn’s “Gypsy“ Trio and works by Suk, Janácek, Dvorák and Smetana. Ian Mardon (violin), Rolf Herbrechtsmeyer (cello) and Yuko Hirose (piano)
Advance Tickets EUR 15,- Evening Admission EUR 17,- Tickets: Pressezentrum Luebeck 0451-7996060
Su. 28.9.2008 at 6 pm in Prinzenhaus Plön, Schlossgebiet: „Plöner Musikherbst“ closing concert:
“Bohemian Rhapsody“ — Piano trio. Where is Bohemia? The answer to this question lies in the performance by the Hamburg Chamber Players of Haydn’s “Gypsy“ Trio and works by Suk, Janácek, Dvorák and Smetana. Ian Mardon (violin), Rolf Herbrechtsmeyer (cello) and Yuko Hirose (piano)
Admission EUR 18,- Tickets: 04522-747820. www.musikherbst.de
October
November
We. 5.11.2008 at 8 pm in Kulturforum Stadtgalerie Kiel, Andreas-Gayk-Str. 31:
"Fuego Español – the Fiery Passion of Spain" - Recital. Spanish music to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the death of the Spanish violin virtuoso, Pablo de Sarasate, in 2008. The fiery melodies accompanied by short anecdotes from the lives of the composers allow the audience to escape into the culture of southern Europe. Ian Mardon (violin), Yuko Hirose (piano)"
Admission EUR 10,- Tickets: Deutsch-ibero-amerikanischen Gesellschaft Kiel. Tel. 0431-80 36 38 und www.solera-difusion.de
Fr. 14.11.2008 at 7 pm in the church in St. Michaelisdonn:
"Passionate Pictures" - Sting Trio. Duos by Albrechtsberger, Ravel and Fuchs as well as Beethoven's Trio in D major Op. 9 No. 2. Ian Mardon (violin),Julia Mensching (viola) and Rolf Herbrechtsmeyer (cello)"
Admission EUR 10,-
Tu. 18.11.2008 at 8 pm in Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe, Hamburg, Steintorplatz 1, Spiegelsaal:
"Fuego Español – the Fiery Passion of Spain" - Recital. Spanish music to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the death of the Spanish violin virtuoso, Pablo de Sarasate, in 2008. The fiery melodies accompanied by short anecdotes from the lives of the composers allow the audience to escape into the culture of southern Europe. Ian Mardon (violin), Yuko Hirose (piano)"
Advance Tickets EUR 15,- Evening Admission EUR 17,- Tickets: 040-44 02 98 www.mkg-hamburg.de
Fr. 21.11.2008 at 8 pm in Rathaus Oststeinbek, Bürgersaal:
“Parallel Worlds of the Romantic” — String Sextet. The Hamburg Chamber Players invite you to participate in a little thought experiment and compare the compositions of two friends from Hamburg in terms of “Parallel Worlds“: The String Sextet in D major by Ferdinand Thieriot and the String Sextet No. 1 in B flat major Op. 18 by Johannes Brahms. Ian Mardon (violin), Young Kun Kwak (violin), Julia Mensching (viola), Rudolf Seippel (viola), Martin von Hopffgarten (cello), Rolf Herbrechtsmeyer (cello).
Tickets and Info: Oststeinbeker Kulturring Tel. 040-7126391