The Salus Trio’s Carmen Troncoso, left, Andrii Polishchuk and Sarah McNulty
THE Salus Trio performs tomorrow’s Dementia Friendly Tea Concert at St Chad’s Church, Campleshon Road, near York Racecourse.
Flautist Sarah McNulty, guitarist Andrii Polishchuk and recorder player Carmen Troncoso have put together the 2.30pm programme of music by Purcell, Telemann, Duarte and Carlos Zamora.
York ensemble The Salus Trio takes its name from the Roman goddess of safety and well-being of both the individual and state. This is particularly pertinent as guitarist Andrii Polishchuk had to leave behind his professional performing career and instrument in Ukraine following the Russian invasion, leading to the trio’s recent concerts raising funds to buy a new guitar for him.
“As usual, tomorrow there will be about 45 minutes of music, followed by tea, coffee and homemade cakes in the church hall,” says co-organiser Alison Gammon.
“There’s a small car park at the church, and on-street parking along Campleshon Road, but it can get 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.” Wheelchair access is via the church hall.
Tomorrow’s event has a relaxed format, 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,” says Alison.
“Seating is unreserved and there’s no charge for the concert, although donations are welcome. We give a donation to the church to cover heating and the rest goes to Alzheimer’s charities.”
Still to come this year will be concerts by Alan Easterbrook and Friends, playing Schubert’s work The Trout Quintet, March 19; Brass Quartet, April 16; Katie Jankinson, violin, Maria Marshall, cello, and Robert Gammon, piano, May 21, and Thea Jacob, soprano, and David Hammond, piano, June 18.
Then, Ripon Resound Choir’s Summer Concert will follow on July 16; Tina Sanderson and Friends, string ensemble, August 13; Billy Marshall, French horn, and Robert Gammon, piano, September 17; Flauti Felici, flute ensemble, October 15; Robert Gammon, piano, November 19, and Ripon Resound Choir’s Christmas Concert, December 10.