BMS member Madeleine Mitchell directed the London Chamber Ensemble in a wonderful programme of British music filmed at St. John’s Smith Square on March 8.
The focus of the concert was to celebrate a Century of Music by British Women from 1921-2021 on International Women’s Day.
The concert is still available to watch online for another month:
Eight women composers were featured in the programme:
- Rebecca Clarke (1886-1979) – Piano Trio (1921) 23′
- Judith Weir (b.1954) – Atlantic Drift duo for 2 violins (1995-2006) 3’
- Helen Grime (b.1981) – Miniatures for oboe & piano 2005) 5’
- Judith Weir (b.1954) – The Bagpiper’s String Trio (1985) 8′
- Cheryl Frances-Hoad (b.1980) – Invocation for cello & piano (1999) 3′
- Thea Musgrave (b.1928) – Colloquy (violin & piano, 1960) 11′
- Ruth Gipps (1921-99) Prelude for bass clarinet (1958) 6′
- Errollyn Wallen (b.1958) – Sojourner Truth for Madeleine Mitchell violin & piano c5′, 2021 – World Premiere
- Grace Williams (1906-77) – Suite for Nine Instruments (1934) 14′
Photo credits: Zerlina Vulliamy