The Friends of Barnes Hospital are holding their AGM on Wednesday, at 2.30pm. at All Saints Church. (Doors open 2pm).
Go to hear the latest from senior staff about the development of the new mental health unit followed by an update on the special needs school from Cllr Julia Cambridge.
There will be an opportunity to ask questions about the developments and services that will be provided on the site (including an exciting Arts programme).
Light refreshments after the AGM.
Violin Basil Alter
Piano Julian Chan
An excellent evening was enjoyed by an audience knowledgeable about their classical music.
The whole programme of Stravinsky and Schumann in the first half, Gershwin and less well known pieces by Leclair, Kreisler and Saint-Saens was chosen from among his favourites by Basil.
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Incredible to watch at close quarters, the violinist’s phenomenal faultless fast finger movement and often playing from memory.
The recital on Friday evening was superb – a real privilege to be so close to such utterly talented musicians.
Two brilliant young musicians. I played the violin for a number of years before switching to guitar. But after seeing Basil I realise there’s no point in dusting down that violin on top of the wardrobe.
We enjoyed the concert: a varied and attractive programme played by two very talented and enthusiastic musicians.
The excellent series of concerts at Christ Church continues this coming Wednesday, 26 November 2025 at 12 noon with Songs of Life and Loss sung by Chris Murphy (baritone) , accompanied by Izzy Mohan on the piano.
The programme
Winterreise Franz Schubert
Kolybyelna – Lullyby Mussorgsky
Wenn dein Mütterlein Mahler
The Infinite Shining Heavens Vaughan Williams
A Shropshire Lad Butterworth
Beau Soir Debussy
Doors open 630pm Tickets at the door
On Wednesday 19 November at 12 noon, Timothy Lin played the Viola da Gamba, which he says, contrary to a previous post on EastSheenMatters, is NOT an ancestor of the modern cello. It is a bowed, fretted instrument played da gamba, that is ‘on the leg’. It has six or seven strings, as distinct from the cello which has four. It was popular during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. It is closer to a guitar.
He was accompanied by Louis Moisan, who played the theorbo and the lute.
It was a most interesting and like previous recitals most instructive, lunchtime. James Druce, Director of Music at Christ Church, has built up a formidable and eclectic range of young musicians.
Next Wednesday, the final lunchtime concert, sees Chris Murphy, a baritone well versed in operatic roles, accompanied by Izzy Mahon on the piano.
And of course this Friday evening at 7pm will see Basil Alter on the violin accompanied by Julian Chan on the piano. Their Stravinsky’s Suite Italienne and Schumann’s Violin Concerto No 1 are to die for!
Doors open 630pm Tickets at the door
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0mgx1n8
Sir Tim was born in East Sheen and educated at Sheen Mount Primary School.
Some interesting comments on ‘rage-baiting’ and controlling algorithms to limit violent and inappropriate messages.
And new to EastSheenMatters the concepts of Digital Silos and Digital Sovereignty.
Discuss!
Tomorrow Wednesday 19 November at 12 noon, Timothy Lin plays the Viola da Gamba, an ancestor of the modern cello. It is a bowed, fretted instrument played da gamba, that is ‘on the leg’. It has six or seven strings, as distinct from the cello which has four. It was popular during the Renaissance and Baroque periods.
Timothy, from Taiwan, has built a career as an early musician. It should be an interesting lunchtime.
The Violinda
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