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Classical Music in Cleveland UK
Bringing classical music to smaller communities
Marske Centre (formerly known as Marske Leisure Centre) is a modern, purpose-built community centre with a large concert room, smaller meeting rooms, a licensed bar and coffee bar. There is a stair-lift to the concert room on the first floor to assist guests with impaired mobility. There is ample free and unrestricted parking behind the building.
Classical Cleveland is pleased to work alongside Marske Leisure Centre and to present this exciting new series of concerts.
Spring & Summer 2025
Thursday 16th January 2025, 2.00pm
Jack Callaghan violin
& Elio Gaviria piano
The two highly accomplished musicians present a programme of romantic music.
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Bedřich Smetana - From My Homeland
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Ponce (arr. Heifetz) - Estrellita
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Florence Price - Violin Concerto No.1 in D, Mvmt 1
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Erich Wolfgang Korngold - Incidental Music to "Much Ado About Nothing" No.4 Gartenscene
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Fritz Kreisler - Caprice Viennois
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César Franck - Violin Sonata, Mvmt 4
The musicians appear by kind permission of the RNCM
Thursday 20th February 2025, 2.00pm
The Roseberry Rhapsody Duo
Jeremy Harbottle is one of the region's best known and highly acclaimed cellists and musical directors, regularly directing several of the area's leading choirs and the Cleveland Chamber orchestra.
Sarah Paterson graduated from the RNCM with a B.Mus (Hons) and has since established herself as one of the North-East's most highly regarded harpists. Sarah has made two recordings with Victorian Opera Northwest and with the Black Dyke Band She teaches the harp at Queen Mary’s School, Yarm School and privately.
Programme: includes music by Debussy, Chopin, Massenet, Rubbra and a selection of favourites from musical theatre.
Tickets £10 are on sale now from Marske Centre.
Phone bookings 01642 478006 with credit card
Mon - Fri, 9.00 am - 12 noon - or pay at the door.
A full length
Evening Concert
with interval &
licensed Bar
Doors open 7.00pm
Saturday 8th March 2025, 7.30pm
Doors open 7.00pm
A full length evening concert with interval & licensed bar
Charlotte Potter, soprano
Alison Gill, acompanist
and the Odell Singers
Musical Director - Paula Odell
Charlotte Potter is one of the rising stars in the world of opera. Originally from Guisborough, Charlotte has recently graduated from London's Guildhall School of Music with a BMus (Hons). Charlotte has already performed alongside Lesley Garrett, and as guest soloist at the Great North Proms in Newcastle. She has performed at many of Britain's most prestigious venues including The Sage Gateshead, the Royal Festival Hall, Birmingham Symphony Hall and Westminster Central Hall.
Charlotte also appeared as an 'Oxford music undergraduate' in an episode of ITV's 'Endeavour' series, the spin-off from the original 'Morse' detective series. It is a real privilege to be able to present such a versatile and highly regarded musician here in Marske.
Programme: includes music from popular light opera and favourites from the best of current musical theatre.
Tickets: Earlybird £12.00 from Marske Leisure Centre, Mon-Fri 9.00 - 12 noon Tel. 01642 478006. Or pay £15 on the day. Early booking is recommended
Thursday 20th March 2025, 2.00pm
J2Duo - Josh Hughes & Joel Redfern
Classical guitars
J2Duo consists of Josh Hughes from Grimsby and Joel Redfern of Doncaster who are both fourth year undergraduates under the tutelage of internationally renowned classical guitarist Craig Ogden. The duo often perform pieces not originally composed for the guitar, demonstrating their ability to bring a new dimension to the music.
Programme includes:
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Bach - Invention no.13 in A minor BWV784
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Tedesco - Two Preludes & Fugues
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Brouwer - Hika, in memorianm Takemistu
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Debussy (arr. Detlef), Clair de Lune
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Sakamoto (arr. Redfern) - Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence
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Piazzolla - Four Seasons of Buenos Aires
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Myers - Cavatina
Tickets £10 from Marske Centre.
Phone bookings 01642 478006:with credit card
Mon - Fri, 9.00 am - 12 noon - or pay at the door.
The musicians appear by kind permission RNCM
Thursday 15th May, 2.00pm
Oliver Charles-Lee, clarinet
& Keelan Carew, piano
Oliver Charles-Lee began learning the play the piano at the age of seven, following in the musical footsteps of his great-grandfather, an award-winning musician 100 years ago and his mother, a highly regarded pianist. Ollie is also an accomplished saxophonist.
Pianist Keelan Carew hails from Kent. After completing his studies at RNCM, Keelan’s musical ambitions for the future revolve around championing new works for the piano and unsung composers from the past. He has also developed a particular affinity for the lesser-known works of great composer-pianists like Busoni, Godowsky and Medtner, whose music he is keen for others to discover and enjoy.
Programme includes:
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Poulenc - Clarinet Sonata
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Debussy - Premiere Rhapsody
Tickets £10 from Marske Centre.
Phone bookings 01642 478006:with credit card
Mon - Fri, 9.00 am - 12 noon - or pay at the door.
The musicians appear by kind permission of the RNCM
Thursday 19th June, 2.00pm
Kaylee Ramella violin &
Stanley Butcher piano
Kaylee Ramella Kaylee served as concertmaster of her school orchestra and was coached by members of the Cleveland (Ohio) Orchestra. In 2018-2019, she served as concertmaster for both the Ohio Regional and All-State Orchestras. Kaylee is currently studying at RNCM for her Masters Degree in Violin Performance.
Stanley Butcher is a pianist, conductor, and composer from Norwich.He has performed in venues across Norfolk and also works as an accompanist for examinations, auditions, and concerts. He plays his second instrument, the French horn, with a number of ensembles in venues including the Royal Albert Hall and Birmingham Symphony Hall.
Programme: includes music by Brahms and Beethoven
Tickets £10 from Marske Centre.
Phone bookings 01642 478006:with credit card
Mon - Fri, 9.00 am - 12 noon - or pay at the door.
The musicians appear by kind permission of the RNCM
