This stunning program will take you on a journey into the beauty of France through the eyes of Ravel, Poulenc, Francaix and Satie. In Trish Dean’s arrangement of the achingly beautiful clarinet sonata by Poulenc, the string quartet is engaged to create an expanded world of depth and French flavour. The much loved Ravel String Quartet is the centrepiece and we are joined by Huw Jones and David Mitchell to present the essence of French music in Francaix’s fun Divertissement for wind trio.

Program:

Poulenc Clarinet Sonata
Francaix Divertissement
Eric Satie Gnossiennes 1 & 4
Ravel string quartet

Performers are Sophie Rowell and Anne Horton, violins; Martin Alexander, viola; Trish Dean, cello; Paul Dean, clarinet; Huw Jones, oboe; David Mitchell, bassoon.