On Sunday 19^th November at 6 pm the Torriano Ensemble is delighted to be returning to St. Mary’s Church, Longcot for an evening of music for flute, clarinet, bassoon, horn and string quintet. The programme features two much-loved masterpieces from the classical period, Mozart’s charming and effortlessly melodious Flute Quartet in D major K. 285 and the magnificent Octet by Schubert. It is thought that Schubert heard Beethoven’s Septet and was inspired to write a similar work of his own, and indeed there are many similarities of structure and style between the two pieces. Arrangements of three of Gershwin’s most popular songs, ‘Embraceable You’, ‘The Man I Love’ and ‘I’ve Got Rhythm’, provide a contrast of style and mood.

The bar will be open from 5.30 pm and at the interval. As always, admission is free with a retiring collection, and all  seats should be reserved in advance by emailing victorialmedcalf@gmail.com  All donations will go to Longcot Village Trust and St. Mary’s Church.