The Demenga Brothers

In Classes and Concert

Sunday 18th June, 2023 | 11.00am to 19.45pm

The Duke’s Hall | Royal Academy of Music

This event has been rescheduled from the original date of 26th February 2023. All tickets purchased for the original date will be honoured on June 18th at no extra cost.

Those who requested refunds will need to re-book for the new date.

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The London Cello Society is thrilled and honoured to present Thomas and Patrick Demenga in an afternoon of classes followed by a concert. For those of us who remember their captivating performances at the Manchester International Cello Festival, this event is not to be missed. Their imaginative programming always includes some old favourites and amusing surprises, and on this occasion the programme will consist of a blend of solo and duo works.

The London Cello Society wishes to thank MyLuthier for their generous sponsorship of this event.

Programme

  • Jean-Baptiste Barrière: Sonata Nr. X in G – Andante – Adagio – Prestissimo
  • J. S. Bach: Sarabande Nr. IV in E-flat – Lutoslawski: Sacher Variations for Cello Solo
  • L. Berio: Les mots sont allés – J.S. Bach: Sarabande Nr. I in G for Cello Solo
  • Th. Demenga: solo per due for 2 Celli
  • Handel-Halvorsen: Passacaglia (Transcribed for 2 Celli)
  • L. van Beethoven: «Duet with two obbligato eyeglasses», WoO 32 (arr. Th. Demenga)
  • Paganini-Demenga: Variations on a Theme by Rossini from “ Moses in Egypt”

Schedule of events

Please note revised timings.

11am – 2pm
A Cello Clinic with My Luthier in the Concert Room: get your instrument
into top shape with a sound adjustment session from an expert luthier, and experience
playing contemporary cellos made by some of the best living makers.
3pm – 5pmCello Masterclass with Thomas and Patrick Demenga
5pm
Break for tea
6.30pmEvening Concert

Adult £30 / £25* Student £18 / £15*
Adult (Concert only) £20 / £16* Student (Concert only) £12 / £9*
*LCS/ Cello Club member

Venue

The Duke’s Hall, Royal Academy of Music, Marylebone Road, London NW1 5HT

Venue

The Duke’s Hall, Royal Academy of Music, Marylebone Road, London NW1 5HT