Tag archives for Max Baillie
Musical Conversations on the Edge of Modernity
VICTORIA KINGHAM Sonatas for violin and piano were never my thing, really. But I dare say I have watched and listened to more of these in the past four years…
Dancing to the Music of Time
VERA BELL The current St Leonards Concerts season ended on 4 December with an extraordinary performance by five exceptional players. Who knew that the back room at the Horse and…
150 and Not Out
Christ Church, in Silchester Road, celebrated its 150th birthday last week, with an open weekend programme of music, verse, tours, services and family activities to mark this very special occasion.…
The musical power ofgenre-fluidity
VICTORIA KINGHAM “I’ve heard it said before,” began Max Baillie at Crown House, “that composing is slow improvisation, and improvisation is fast composing.” A unique evening at Crown House followed.…
St Leonards Steam Ahead
VICTORIA KINGHAM Though this may sound like the gratuitous praise of a faithful follower, in fact there are excellent reasons for Max Baillie’s centrality in our local music scene. First,…
Love, Mania, Transfiguration
VICTORIA KINGHAM on the St Leonards Concerts Weekender Once more, it has to be said that down here in a small area of St Leonards and Hastings we are privileged…
Upcoming: Two Unmissable Concerts
VICTORIA KINGHAM In 2024, St Leonards Concerts once again take an innovative approach. The eclecticism of what they present has always been in evidence – what is maybe less apparent…
Hungarian Rhapsody
VICTORIA KINGHAM on Classical! A sold-out event at Crown House Max Baillie Those of you who have kindly read the music reviews here over the past year or so, will…
Arts Diary
Last Word Max Baillie leads a String Quartet performing Hayden’s The Seven Last words of Christ as part of the St Leonards Concert series at Christ Church in Silchester Street.…
Jamming in the Summer Sun
VICTORIA KINGHAM interviews the indefatigable Max Baillie, violinist, viola player, virtuoso, musical powerhouse, Founder of St Leonards Concerts and leader of The Fritz Brothers and other ensembles, in the first…
Classical Music Special: Les Frères Fritz
VICTORIA KINGHAM visits St Leonard’s Crown House to review The Fritz Brothers – a Parisian inspired jazz/classical ensemble featuring director, arranger, and violinist Max Baillie, Ewan Bleach – clarinet and…
Arts Diary
Audacious Mo Mo El-Kadey has a mini exhibition in the Milk and Hustle café in St Leonards. Mo’s art is “bold, vibrant and captivating. The striking colours of the family…
Mistresses and Unrequited Love
Patrick Glass reviews a classical concert with rather racy undertones. Maestro violinist, Max Baillie, and world class pianist Ljubica Stojanovic played together for the first time at St Leonards’ Christ…
ARTS DIARY
Tasters St Leonards Ceramic Studio celebrates its first anniversary of work by students and members, having taught more than 300 people in courses, tasters and workshops. They are taking part…
Goldberg Variations at the Holy Child
PATRICK GLASS went to see Bach’s Goldberg Variations at the Holy Child on 9th July, with String Trio: Laura van der Heijden (cello), Hélène Clément (viola) and Max Baillie (violin).…
ARTS DIARY
Literary Festival Competition Hastings Literary Festival is offering 12 writers the chance to see their work published 48 hours after a unique workshop with experienced editors. Winners of a competition…