We are delighted to welcome back Cathy Matthews, violin, who is joined on Sunday 4th August at 3.30pm by Eunice Pike, piano. They are bringing us some very beautiful classical music and I am very much looking forward to it. Treat yourself and join me at Holy Trinity Church, Gosport, for an hour of memorable music in a magnificent setting. Free entrance with a retiring collection; your donations will help us to maintain our historic 'Handel' organ. Tea and cakes will follow.
Programme
| Sonatina in G minor | Schubert |
| Melodie from Orpheus and Euridice | Gluck (transcribed by Kreisler) |
| Liebesleid | Kreisler |
| Schon Rosmarin | Kreisler |
| Meditation from Thais | Massenet |
| Sonata in F major (Spring) | Beethoven |
Biographies
Cathy grew up in Manchester and studied at the Royal Northern College of Music. She then enjoyed a career as an orchestral violinist, with positions in the Bournemouth Sinfonietta, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, the Welsh National Opera Orchestra, the BBC Radio Orchestra and the BBC Concert Orchestra. Cathy also freelanced extensively in and around London. She now plays in local orchestras.
Eunice studied piano, violin and piano accompaniment at the Royal Academy of Music and was a visiting teacher. She has acted as official accompanist at music festivals in the south of England and has been house pianist on several courses for violin and cello in Gloucester. Besides working with opera groups she has an extensive piano duet repertoire and plays chamber music with local musicians.