Barnes and surrounding areas Area Guide

Programme Bach: (Flute) Sonata in E flat, BWV.1031 Ravel: Ma mère l'oye (Mother Goose) Suite arr. Christoph Enzel Debussy: Rapsodie for saxophone & piano Bizet/Borne: Fantaisie brillante on themes from Carmen Jolivet: Fantaisie impromptu Schulhoff: Hot-Sonate Piazzolla: Adiós Nonino Richard Scholfield is an accomplished Scottish saxophonist, recognized for his exceptional artistry and praised for his "silken" sound by The Scotsman. Specialising in solo and chamber music, Richard has a talent for engaging audiences through his expressive performances and thoughtful programming, showcasing the saxophone's rich history and innovative possibilities. An added bonus was the wholly articulate and informative way Richard Scholfield explained the theme of the concert and each work, including a bit of social history for good measure. There's surely an alternative career in broadcasting awaiting such a poised presenter. -Martin Roche, reviewing Scholfield-Clarke Duo Recital at Westbourne Music, May 2023 His dedication to chamber music is evident in his diverse collaborations. As one half of the award-winning Scholfield-Clarke Duo with pianist Iain Clarke, Richard regularly performs across the UK, having played prestigious venues such as Perth Concert Hall and St Martin-in-the-Fields. Their recent Scottish tour in October 2024 featured a significant new commission from composer Tom W Green. Additionally, Richard's unique quintet programs with the Resol String Quartet, which often feature his original arrangements, have brought them to various stages across Scotland, particularly in rural areas. Richard's artistry is featured on two recent album releases. Building Castles, produced by Live Music Now Scotland and Delphian Records (August 2024), includes a new composition by Scottish composer Erin Thomson. He is also featured on Don't Add to Heartache (March 2024), a collaboration with soprano Stephanie Lamprea, composer Tom W Green, and other talented improvisers, with recordings from their live performance at the 2023 Hidden Door Festival in Edinburgh. Beyond performance, Richard is a skilled arranger and transcriber. He was recently commissioned to write an orchestral arrangement of William Grant Still's Romance, which was performed by Metropolitan Opera principal bass trombonist Denson Paul Pollard during the 2023/2024 season. He also delights in the process of re-interpreting historical works through the lens of his own distinctly modern instrument, creating new solo and chamber arrangements that span a wide range of composers, including J.S. Bach, Frédéric Chopin, Amy Beach and Olivier Messiaen. His arrangements are varied, ranging from duos to larger ensemble pieces, as well as choral arrangements for the community choirs he directs. Richard's achievements have earned him numerous accolades. He is a Légère Reeds endorsing artist and a 2020 City Music Foundation artist, and won second prize in the 2024 Tunbridge Wells International Music Competition at Mayfield Festival. In 2023, he received the Arosa Kultur Hans-Schaeuble Award, which led to a recital tour in Switzerland in March 2024. His concerto appearences during the 2023/2024 season included collaborations with composer-conductor Darrell Davison, featuring performances of Davison's triple saxophone concerto The Garden of Earthly Delights in Cambridge, Epsom, Sevenoaks and Croydon. Richard also frequently performs with major UK orchestras, including the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic and the orchestra of Scottish Opera. Richard holds a Master of Arts in saxophone performance from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, where he studied under Josef Pacewicz and Arno Bornkamp. His education also includes prestigious courses such as the Arosa Music Academy, London Sinfonietta Academy, and the European University of Saxophone. During his studies, he earned several top prizes, including the Governors' Recital Prize for Woodwind and Chamber Music. Richard performs on a Selmer Series II Alto Saxophone with a Selmer Supreme neck and a Selmer Mark VI Soprano Saxophone, using Selmer mouthpieces and Légère synthetic reeds across all his instruments. Iain Clarke is originally from the Isle of Arran in Scotland and works around London, the UK, and internationally as a collaborative and orchestral pianist. He has performed extensively across the UK in venues including Barbican Hall, Wigmore Hall, Royal Festival Hall, Snape Maltings,Usher Hall and Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. Regular chamber partnerships include saxophonist Richard Scholfield (including two tours of Scotland in 2024), horn player Olivia Gandee and cellist Lavinnia Rae. His orchestral work sees him perform regularly with the London Philharmonic Orchestra (including tours to Poland and Belgium), London Symphony Orchestra, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Bath Festival Orchestra, English Chamber Orchestra and Britten Sinfonia. He regularly works as an accompanist around the London conservatoires, including holding the fellowship position at the Royal College of Music from 2022-2024 with their woodwind, brass and percussion departments. Iain is a double graduate of the Royal College of Music, holding an Artist Diploma in Collaborative Piano and a Master of Performance, studying with Danny Driver, Simon Lepper, Nigel Clayton and Kathron Sturrock. He studied Bachelor of Music at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, graduating with First Class Honours, where he studied with Jonathan Plowright and Heather Slade-Lipkin. In 2022 he won the keyboard positions on both the London Philharmonic Orchestra Foyle Future Firsts and Philharmonia Orchestra MMSF professional development schemes for orchestral performance.

Join us for a fabulous evening of exciting theatre, moving music, and sparkling conversation, as the companies due to appear in the following weekends festival (2324 May) share exclusive live extracts from their upcoming shows. Doors open at 7pm, with the performed extracts beginning at 7.30pm. Its part preview, part party, including: A first look at brand-new reimaginings of myths, legends and timeless tales, with extracts from the different Festival shows performed from 7.30pm onwards. A chance to meet the performers, creatives, and festival team. Networking for theatre-makers, sponsors, and story-lovers alike. A fundraising raffle with a selection of exciting and unusual prizes Festival box office and merchandise on site grab tickets for your favourite shows before anyone else! Tickets include a free drink and entry to all performances. Raise a glass with us, discover your must-see productions, and celebrate the start of Barnes newest theatre festival! Find out more about the festival and all the different shows, workshops, panel discussions and more, here: shadowroad.com/fireside-folktales-fringe [https://shadowroad.com/fireside-folktales-fringe/] A Festival bar with wine, soft drinks, and snacks available to buy, will run alongside the Box Office throughout the evening.

The story of Dedalus and Icarus as told by the Nobel Prize-winning Dario Fo, translated into English, and adapted for our modern age in celebration of the centennial of the Italian masters birth. It relates the story of Icarus, not as the downfall of an arrogant and prideful youth as he is so often portrayed but rather as a cautionary tale against fleeing the world we live in, in favour of the comforts of fantasy. Recommended Age: 15+ Part of the Fireside Folktales Fringe.

Come and see a story created before your very eyes! Told like the tales of old just as a scop, bard, or shaman from the dawn of time first discovered their stories, First Time Tales will weave a story of love and excitement from the threads brought by YOU the audience. Join in an ancient communion of laughter and revelation as we share in the delight of pure improvised creation. Recommended Age: 8+ Part of the Fireside Folktales Fringe.

This is Thomas at full power, delivering a hard-hitting mix of blues, rock and killer slide guitar. His live show is packed with energy, soulful vocals and the kind of musicianship that has already helped him sell out venues and appear at festivals across the UK and Europe. Expect fiery guitar solos, foot-stomping grooves and the unmistakable sound of a rising artist carving out his place on the modern blues-rock scene. Thomas and his band bring passion, polish and real grit to every performance, making this a night not to be missed. A modern blues force with a classic heart - live, loud and absolutely electric.

The tour begins at 10.50am, starting off with the otters as they have their lunch. The route will include visiting World Wetlands, featuring birds from around the world before heading into the immersive Wildside nature reserve. This tour is suitable for blind and visually impaired visitors. The tour is co-delivered by an audio describer and a curator. Meeting Point: Enter through admissions and wait in the courtyard which is immediately after the main entrance. Seating is available. Time: 10.50am and last approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. (you are free to remain at the centre as long as you wish) Suitable for ages: 18+ Booking: Places are limited and must be pre-booked. Visitors are welcome to bring one accompanying companion. Please note your companion does not need to book a separate ticket. Guide and assistance dogs are welcome.