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WHAT’S ON
In and Around Thrapston
Four Seasons with a twist at Pilton Church
Pilton All Saints & St Mary will continue its
popular concert series of classical music with
another performance from the well-known
harpist, Eleanor Turner at Pilton on Friday 30th
May. She will be accompanied by two equally
distinguished musicians, Clare O’Connell
(cello) and Nathalie Klouda (violin).
The unusual twist in their presentation
of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons will be the novel
way in which they will perform each season
interspersed with music from other Baroque
composers, such as Kapsberger, Dietrich
Stoeffken, Nicola Matteis, Jacques Gallot, Marin
Marais, John Eccles and Albinoni. These three
talented musicians have extensive international
as well as national experience.
Clare O’Connell founded and curates Behind
the Mirror – a personal series of intimate
chamber music in Berkhamsted, for which she
commissions new works from contemporary
composers. www.clareoconnell.com
Natalie Klouda is a violinist and composer
based in London. She has performed in major
venues across Europe and the USA. www.
natalieklouda.com
Eleanor Turner lives in Stamford and is a
passionate ambassador for the harp and its
music. She has been a regular performer at
Pilton. www.eleanorturner.biz
So do come along on Friday 30th May to
appreciate the twist and decide whether you like
the way in which Clare, Natalie and Eleanor’s
arrangement differs from how the Four Seasons
are usually performed.
To be sure of a seat, please book tickets @ £18
each in advance from ctreffgarne@gmail.com.
All proceeds from this concert will go towards
church funds.
FOUR SEASONS
with a twist !
Thrapston Ladies Club
Thrapston Ladies Club meets on the first
Tuesday of every month at 7.30pm at
Thrapston Baptist Church.
We are an informal group of ladies, the
first visit is £3 and thereafter a joining fee of
£30 per year pro-rata for part year. We have
a variety of speakers throughout the year,
along with outings, meals out and quiz ‘n’
chips nights. Do come along and give us a
try, you would be very welcome.
In May our speaker is Dave James who will
talk about Butterflies of Northamptonshire,
we also have a trip to Springfield Shopping
Centre on Wednesday 14th May. We look
forward to welcoming you.
Eleanor Turner
Harp
Natalie Klouda
Violin
Clare O’Connell
Cello
Friday 30th May 2025, 7.30 pm
Pilton St Mary and All Saints Church near Oundle PE8 5SN
Tickets £18 from ctreffgarne@gmail.com or 01832 720 448
Sponsored by BLETSOES
In Aid of Pilton Church
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