Purple Cats at Sheffield Green Fair

The Sheffield-based community Choir, Purple Cats, sang at the Sheffield Green Fair on 27th June. I enjoyed photographing this and have posted images on my site.

Farewell to Elias Quartet

The Elias String Quartet said (another) farewell to some of its Sheffield audience on 25th June, in the intimate setting of Patrick Vaughan's home. The Quartet have rehearsed there regularly during their time in Sheffield. Evidently a win-win for both sides, as Patrick has enjoyed and learned from their music-making.

The Quartet played Schubert's Rosamunde Qaurtet D804, followed by a very satisfying selection of movements from Britten, Mendelssohn, Bartok, Schumann and Mozart. This served as a timely reminder of the breadth and range of the quartet repertoire.

I photographed them rehearsing prior to the concert; images are posted on my site.

The concert was sublime, the atmosphere warm and friendly, and the food was excellent. Their Sheffield fans will follow the Quartet's future career with great interest.