Flautist Jennifer Fraser
JENEFER Fraser, flute, and Chris Hughes, piano, will perform this month’s Dementia Friendly Tea Concert on Maundy Thursday at St Chad’s Church, Campleshon Road, York.
“I’m really looking forward to this solo flute recital, playing some really lovely and fun repertoire, including La Flute de Pan by Mouquet and Carmen Fantasy by Francis Borne,” says Jenefer, who is studying for a MMus in Performance at the University of Leeds.
She will be joined by accompanist Hughes for the 2.30pm programme on April 17 that also will feature music by John Rutter and Massanet’s Meditation before concluding with Borne’s Carmen Fantasy, based on tunes from Bizet’s opera.
“It will be a great start to the Easter weekend,” says co-organiser Alison Gammon. “Please encourage your friends to come too! As usual, 45 minutes of music will be followed by tea, coffee and homemade cakes in the church hall.
“The event is a relaxed concert and ideal for people who may not feel comfortable at a formal classical concert, so we do not mind if the audience wants to talk or move about.
“Seating is unreserved and there is no charge although donations are welcome. We give a donation to the church to cover heating and the rest goes to Alzheimer’s charities.”
Along with a small car park at the church, on-street parking can be found on Campleshon Road, but it can become busy, so do allow plenty of time. “If you are more mobile, it would really help if you could park on the street to allow for disabled parking in the car park,” advises Alison. Wheelchair access is via the church hall.
Dates for the 2025 diary of Dementia Friendly Tea Concerts are: May 22, York Guitar Quartet; June 19, Patrick Wilson, trumpet, Maria Marshall, cello, and Robert Gammon, piano; July 17, Flauti Felice flute ensemble; Aug 14, Tina Sanderson and friends, string ensemble.
The season will continue on September 18, Robert Gammon, piano; October 16, Giocoso Wind Ensemble; November 20, Billy Marshall, French horn, and Robert Gammon, piano, and December 11, Ripon Resound Choir.