Former Artist-in-Residence Poppy Beddoe and South African pianist Roelof Temmingh make a dazzling return with music by Rossini and Debussy. Rossini’s Introduction, Theme and Variations is a stunning example of the composer’s operatic heritage, with the cheerful melody being introduced on the clarinet following a stark introduction at the piano.
The variations extend and embellish that theme through deft passage work for both players before a thrilling climax that sees the clarinet in its highest register before the piano rounds off with an energetic finale.
Debussy’s Premiere Rhapsodie has become one of the most loved works in the clarinet repertoire. Written in 1910 as a test piece for the Paris Conservatoire, it balances great technical challenges for the player with sublime melodic and harmonic writing of profound beauty.
Presented by Clifton Festival
All ages
Seated event
Start time: 19:30
Performers
Poppy Beddoe – Clarinet
Roelof Temmingh – Piano
Programme
Rossini Introduction, Theme and Variations
Debussy Premiere Rhapsodie
The venue
St Paul’s Church Clifton
Getting There
Address: St Paul’s Church, St Paul’s Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LP
The venue is situated in the University Quarter in Clifton.
Bicycle
Bicycle racks can be found in front of the main entrance. Find your nearest cycle routes using Cycle Planner.
Car parking
There are public car parking spaces on St Paul’s Road.
Bus
There are bus stops nearby on Queens Road.
Access Information
Wheelchair accessible through the side entrance and throughout the ground floor.
Parking & drop off
There are public car parking spaces on St Paul’s Road.
Assistance dogs
Dogs and assistance dogs are welcome.
Accessible toilet
There is are two fully accessible toilets on the ground floor.