Saturday 26 January - 7pm - St Nicholas Church, Hatherop
Harp, Violin, Voice and Choir
Francis & Vijselaar
Giles Francis (violin) and Marije Vijselaar (harp)
with
Kate Hicks Beach (mezzo-soprano)
and
Coln Choir
Giles Francis (violin) and Marije Vijselaar (harp)
with
Kate Hicks Beach (mezzo-soprano)
and
Coln Choir
It is such a treat to have our friend and one time Hatherop resident, Marije Vijselaar back to give a concert in Hatherop Church with violinist Giles Francis.
Marije and Giles first met during a benefit concert in Fairford Church. Their various common histories also brought them together: English Giles grew up in the Cotswolds but has lived many years as a musician in Holland; whereas Dutch Marije grew up in Holland but has lived until recently in Hatherop, Gloucestershire.
Luckily, their passion for music united them ,as well as passion for the West Country! Since their successful debut in 2016 they have performed regularly together; and Marije’s return to the Netherlands has also made this much easier.
The repertoire for violin and harp lends itself beautifully to both instruments. The programme they'll play at Hatherop is comprised of varied music from diverse styles and periods.
Giles Francis was born in London, read Music at Cambridge University and studied violin at Guildhall School of Music and Drama. He was Principal Viola for 10 years of the Netherlands Ballet Orchestra, and has played regularly with the English Chamber Orchestra, London Symphony, Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Rotterdam Philharmonic and Netherlands Chamber Orchestra.
Giles also played for 8 years as 2nd violinist of the Dante String Quartet, and thereafter the Rubens Quartet.
Marije Vijselaar was selected aged just 16 for the Young Talent Programme at the Sweelinck Conservatorium of Amsterdam reaching both her Bachelor and Masters. Marije is much in demand as a solo performer and teacher in the Netherlands. She was also for a time Sales Manager of Clive Morley Harps, in Filkins (Cotswolds) - the oldest existing harp shop in the world.
Marije and Giles first met during a benefit concert in Fairford Church. Their various common histories also brought them together: English Giles grew up in the Cotswolds but has lived many years as a musician in Holland; whereas Dutch Marije grew up in Holland but has lived until recently in Hatherop, Gloucestershire.
Luckily, their passion for music united them ,as well as passion for the West Country! Since their successful debut in 2016 they have performed regularly together; and Marije’s return to the Netherlands has also made this much easier.
The repertoire for violin and harp lends itself beautifully to both instruments. The programme they'll play at Hatherop is comprised of varied music from diverse styles and periods.
Giles Francis was born in London, read Music at Cambridge University and studied violin at Guildhall School of Music and Drama. He was Principal Viola for 10 years of the Netherlands Ballet Orchestra, and has played regularly with the English Chamber Orchestra, London Symphony, Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Rotterdam Philharmonic and Netherlands Chamber Orchestra.
Giles also played for 8 years as 2nd violinist of the Dante String Quartet, and thereafter the Rubens Quartet.
Marije Vijselaar was selected aged just 16 for the Young Talent Programme at the Sweelinck Conservatorium of Amsterdam reaching both her Bachelor and Masters. Marije is much in demand as a solo performer and teacher in the Netherlands. She was also for a time Sales Manager of Clive Morley Harps, in Filkins (Cotswolds) - the oldest existing harp shop in the world.
Admission Free - No Ticket Needed - Retiring Contributions for Hatherop Church will be much appreciated!