Saturday 4th June
This evening we were invited to a concert to raise money for the Lincolnshire International Chamber Music Festival 2011.
The concert was performed at St. Matthew’s church and featured Ashley Wass on piano, Matthew Trusler on violin and Alex Chausian on cello. I have been to many concerts but never a classical one and was interested to find out how I would react to music that is not my usual listen to. Firstly let me tell you a little about the musicians.
We all know of the talent of our very own Ashley Wass. He has played all around the world and needs no introduction from me.
© Sheila Rock
The violinist, Matthew Trusler, is also an international artist of considerable renown and has been described by the Times as a “virtuoso”. I can only assume that there is not much money in being a violin player has Trouser has to use secondhand instruments. His bow used to belong to Heifetz, regarded as one of the best violinists of all time, and is violin was made by someone called Stradivarius in 1711.
Alexander Chaushian completed the trio. Alexander has studied and won prizes all over the world as well as being Artistic Director to several music festivals.
I didn’t recognise any of the three pieces played but that didn’t matter. All the pieces had such variation and passion it was hard not to enjoy them. If like me you have never been to such a concert I urge you to give it a try. The music has so much depth you will be surprised how easy it is to listen to. The music has the ability to transport you through your imagination and I doubt any member of the audiences thoughts remained within the confines of the church during the entire concert.
After the concert had finished I had the opportunity to talk to several members of the audience. Some had travelled a long way to listen to this trio. They said it was rare to get three such eminent performers together and the concert was one of the best they had heard for some time.
(sorry about the focus)
So there we have it. Three international classical artists playing to a packed audience in a church in Skegness.
Did somebody say we have no culture in Skegness?
Get real.