Barefaced Violas perform a programme of contemporary classical music featuring new works by NMB composers in collaboration with Music and Wine at St Luke's.
If you are looking for something to do on the evening of Friday, 1 May 2026, there is a concert taking place at St Luke’s Church on Queen’s Park Road. The event, titled 'Barefaced Violas Play New Works by Nmb Composers', is a collaboration between the ensemble Barefaced Violas and the local series 'Music and Wine at St Luke’s'. The performance begins at 19:00 and focuses on contemporary classical music, specifically highlighting new compositions from members of the National Music Board. It is a chance to hear how these local composers have approached the viola repertoire in a setting that is well-known to many residents in the area.
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The group itself, Barefaced Violas, consists of Ros Hanson, Anna Cooper, Ellie Blackshaw, and guest musician Matt Quenby. They have been performing together since 2022, bringing their collective experience as professional musicians and teachers to the stage. For this particular programme, they have put together a selection that balances these new works with established pieces. You can expect to hear 'Wondering past considerations' by Martyn C Adams, 'Minuet & Trio' by John Petley, 'Trotting to Larne' by Brian Mitchell, 'Every Bar is Torture' by Simon Hopkins, 'Apricity' by Ric Graebner, 'Light and Sharpness' by Patrick Harrex, and 'Shuffle' by Terence Allbright. Alongside these new compositions, the quartet will also perform the 'Chaconne' by Bach and the 'Fantasy' by York Bowen, providing a mix of styles for the audience.
The concert takes place at the church in Brighton, postcode BN2 9ZB. Regarding the entry, the organisers have set the standard ticket price at £8.00, with a concession rate of £4.00 available for those who qualify. Children can attend the concert for free. These prices are subject to change, so it is worth keeping that in mind if you are planning your budget for the evening. It is a straightforward setup for anyone interested in hearing new compositions performed by a local ensemble in a familiar setting, offering a quiet way to spend a Friday evening in the city.
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